News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
Chase brings a free fraud and scam prevention workshop to 125th Street on November 17, as a new JPMorganChase survey finds more than half of New Yorkers have faced identity theft, scam calls or online fraud.
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Sponsored content · Presented by JPMorganChase If you’ve found yourself staying up late thinking about your finances or just feeling anxious overall about your financial future, you’re not alone. While finances can impact overall stress, taking steps to manage your finances can support your mental, emotional and physical well-being. When it comes to money, the
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How to avoid Ghost Tapping, Cash Trapping, Skimming, Phishing, AI-Generated Personas, Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Scams! By Rev. Diahne Parsons During what is the biggest spending period of the year, bank fraud investigators and police fraud department representatives have joined forces to pull back the curtain on cybersecurity, bank fraud, and AI scams. This highly profitable season
As you solidify your New Year’s resolutions, it’s a great time to start having a conversation with your kids — whether they’re in elementary school, high school, or college — about smart ways to navigate finances. Starting the conversation earlier on will help to create healthy money habits as they grow, ultimately benefiting their financial
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by Sebastian Castro Weirdo, by Tony Weaver Jr., was published September 17th this year. The graphic novel memoir about Weaver’s childhood is a love letter to black nerd culture and a story about mental health, friendship, and healing trauma. The plot follows 11-year-old Tony as he navigates life as the new kid at a new
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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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How HEAF Honors the Harlem Community and Uplifts a New Generation of Brilliant Young Minds by Jan Gloor The Harlem Educational Activities Fund, affectionately known as HEAF within the Harlem community, recently held its annual gala, a celebration of educators, community leaders, and most importantly, the students it serves. The event, titled “Opening Doors, Empowering
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by Sebastian Castro Amerie Santana is one of New York City’s Top Ten High School Ballers. Amerie is a born-and-raised Brooklyn local attending Summit Academy, where she plays on the varsity basketball team, the Summit Academy Eagles. Standing 5’4” at 16 years old, Amerie shattered expectations when she reached the scoring benchmark of 1,000 points
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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
Spelman Alum Chandler Nutall: HBCUs from a Student’s Perspective by Sebastian Castro Chandler Nutall was one of four valedictorians in the Spelman College Class of 2023. She graduated summa cum laude and is currently a member of the Coro Fellows program in New York City. She was president of the Spelman Student Government Association and
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