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Black-owned small businesses more optimistic about 2025 economic outlook

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Sponsored by JPMorganChase As we enter 2025, small business owners are finding a silver lining amidst challenges. The latest JPMorgan Chase’s 2025 Business Leaders Outlook Survey reveals a wave of optimism sweeping through the sector. More than 70% of small business owners express confidence, feeling “optimistic” or “very optimistic” about both their industry’s and their […]

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Gone But Not Forgotten – Dick Parsons, A Giant for Our Time

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By Daniel Rose Richard Dean Parsons (April 4, 1948 – December 26, 2024) was an authentic American hero of colossal stature, an individual whose professional accomplishments were formidable and whose contributions to our national life were even greater as a role model, mentor, and inspiration for countless others. How does one write objectively and impartially

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New Heritage Theatre Group 60th Anniversary Gala: A Legacy of Love, Creativity, and Activism

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by Mashari Grissom Dedicated to uplifting communities through the transformative power of art and storytelling, New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG), New York state’s oldest Black non-profit theater, recently held its 60th Anniversary Gala at the Marian Anderson Theatre at Aaron Davis Hall, City College of New York on Monday, December 16, 2024. There were also

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GHCC Honors Phylicia Rashad at Festive End-of-Year Reception

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Tony Award-Winning Actress Recognized as a Historic HARLEM WEEK Leader In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of HARLEM WEEK, The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce hosted an end-of-year reception where it saluted one of its four historic honorees and recognized other legends. The festive affair took place at the Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel and

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Silicon Harlem: Leading the Technological Transformation of Communities

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Silicon Harlem is redefining the role of technology in communities, starting with Harlem and New York City. By positioning areas as hubs of technology and innovation, Silicon Harlem is paving the way for local communities to participate fully in the digital economy. Founded in 2014, Silicon Harlem has worked alongside private companies, academic institutions, nonprofits,

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Community Banking in Action

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Leaders Explore Impact as Chase Harlem Community Center Turns Five by THT Staff, Derrell Johnson As JPMorganChase’s Harlem Community Center Branch on 125th Street reached its fifth anniversary this fall, leaders from the firm and the Harlem community gathered to celebrate its successes and plans for the future. The festivities kicked off with a photo

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Celebrating Community Banking Success

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This month, THT photographer and rising star Wesley Volcy (pictured above) conducted a photoshoot recognizing the community leaders who made the Chase Harlem Community Center Branch on 125th Street a successful hub for neighborhood finance and entrepreneurship. Taken in the spirit of the iconic 1958 Art Kane photograph, the photo commemorates the fifth anniversary of

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New Cancer Treatment Promises Hope: Proton Beam Therapy

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by Tate Hutchinson Although the realm of particle physics may seem out of the scope of daily life, recent advancements have found an alternative use for the equipment used at the forefront of subatomic particle and dark matter study: a cutting-edge form of cancer treatment. The same technology that powers the 17-mile-long, $4.75 billion Large

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Celebrating Bianca Pitman: Pioneer in Women’s Health

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by Jade Coley Women’s Health Advocate, Sacred Womb Healer, Birth Doula, Podcaster, Yoni Steam Facilitator, and new mommy, Bianca Pitman has launched a new product from her Be You Beauty line, Divine Yoni Liquid Wash. Bianca’s natural and holistic remedies for reproductive care are changing the way women engage with the most powerful and vulnerable

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Building a Path to Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

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Homeownership has long been a symbol of the American dream. Our homes often represent far more than just shelter – they’re central to family life and building strong communities. The economic impact of homeownership can’t be overlooked either. Homes are the largest source of wealth for Americans, which makes buying a home one of the

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