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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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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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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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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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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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by Sebastian Castro Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were created after the Civil War to provide a space for African Americans to receive higher education. At that point in time, the majority of institutions were still segregated and denied African Americans the right to attend. Today, there are 101 institutions in the United States
By The Harlem Times Staff BRICS, the economic block comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (among others), has been making waves in the global economy in recent years. The group represents a significant portion of the world’s population and economic output, with a combined GDP of more than $16 trillion. As the bloc
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Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Despite continuing concerns about inflation and economic uncertainty, Black small business owners are more optimistic about 2024 compared to small business owners overall, according to JPMorgan Chase’s 2024 Business Leaders Outlook survey. Optimism this year starts at home, with Black (77%) small business owners more positive about the outlook for
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Celebrated filmmaker Sam Pollard was presented BPM’s Trailblazer Award at PitchBLACK Awards NEW YORK (April 26, 2024) — Black Public Media (BPM) awarded a total of $610,000 to film and immersive projects and creatives at its seventh PitchBLACK Forum — the largest pitch competition for independent filmmakers and creative technologists developing new projects about the global Black experience —
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by THT Staff In today’s digital age, there are more options than ever before when it comes to saving and investing money. Traditional savings accounts and investment portfolios have long been the go-to choices for individuals looking to grow their wealth over time. However, with the rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, many people are starting
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