News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
An Op-Ed by Milosh Marinovich On a recent family vacation, I spent a night discussing the rapid economic growth of sub-Saharan Africa with my wife’s uncle. A lawyer by trade, my Kenyan-born uncle-in-law said he’d seen a shift in the investment landscape of not only his home country, but of Africa as a whole. In […]
AFRICA’S RAPID ECONOMIC GROWTH AND THE CHALLENGES THAT LIE AHEAD Read More »
By Shea Zephir | @sheazephir As the old school Hip-Hop beats of Slick Rick played on the stereo courtesy of female DJ C. Devon the intimate atmosphere bellowed young fashionistas, writers, photographers and fans of Kimberly Goldson for the private launch of her Fall/Winter 2013 collection. Ambitious, vibrant, and back on the fore front of
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EXCERPTS FROM A TALK GIVEN AT THE YALE CLUB OF GHANA IN ACCRA, GHANA BY DANIEL ROSE To the development world, Africa is the future. The necessary ingredients for healthy and sustainable growth are visible; now private sector entrepreneurial talent—working with and through government—must bring them to fruition. Small and medium-sized businesses created and led
The Harlem Times Co-Founder And Publisher Makes Major Moves In Africa Read More »
IN THE FIRST OF OUR SERIES ON AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT, WE EXPLORE THE EXCITING WORLD OF BLACK BILLIONAIRES AND THE STRIVES THEY HAVE CONTINUED TO MAKE ON THE CONTINENT. In recent years the continent of Africa has gained new ground in its development and continues to increase wealth for some people of color. Many of Africa’s
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It was a mild spring day in March 2000, when as a high school freshman I decided to cut class for the first time. No, I wasn’t skipping out to avoid a test, or to meet up with a girl, or to smoke weed in the park, as high schoolers are wont to do. Instead,
A Change HAS GOTTA COME Read More »
All right!! Harlem Times … Let’s Get This Party Started… No Wind…No Rain…No Summer storm could stop this wonderful Wednesday, July 3rd celebration in the beautifully designed open-air ballroom at MSNS! The crew carefully removed all precipitation from the dance floor as the “real” party people waited patiently to get their party on! The MSNS
LINCOLN CENTER’S MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN DAMROSCH PARK Read More »
Harlem’s real estate market is hot! With more quality entry-level inventory than most Manhattan neighborhoods, Harlem properties are a great value. People love Harlem homes because of their size, character, and price. With multiple subway lines, new establishments opening every week, proximity to parks, recreation and major institutions such as Columbia University not to mention
Last month LeBron won his 2nd NBA title and Finals MVP award. He is well on his way to turning the Miami Heat into the next great NBA dynasty. As LeBron continues to accumulate accolades and championships, the comparisons between him and Michael Jordan will get even deeper. So the questions are, can he catch
Can Lebron Catch Jordan? Read More »
There are numerous reasons for New Yorkers to enjoy the summer in our amazing city. For Harlemites and many who visit the Harlem community, Harlem Week is at the top of the list of events to attend each and every single summer. Harlem Week began in 1974 as Harlem Day. It was created to be
Harlem Week Offers Entertainment for All Ages Read More »
Rallies are being held today at Union Square and Harlem in response to the not guilty verdict in the Trayvon Martin shooting, as the Reverend Al Sharpton and other prominent New Yorkers are asking the U.S. Department Of Justice to pursue a federal civil rights investigation of the Florida killing. Activist Kevin Powell and the
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