News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
by Ryan Yablonski Denisha Allen’s journey from a troubled student to a master’s degree graduate and leader in education reform is a model of the American Dream. Born in a poor neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, Denisha’s early experience with public schools was about as bad as it gets. Her life at home was a struggle, …
Black Minds Matter: How One Woman is Leading the Charge for School Change Read More »
Well-known companies, throughout the United States, often recruit a good portion of workers from top-tier universities. This often leads to an under-representation of people of color in the workplace, as many colleges have a higher proportion of white students compared to minority students. Companies, like JPMorgan Chase, bring their recruitment efforts to not only the …
At The Top of Her Game: Chase Leader Making a Difference in How Communities do Banking Read More »
by Derrel Jazz Johnson Many people know Chase as a bank, but the company is also very philanthropic. Chase has been serving the New York City community, including the Harlem community, for more than 200 years, and in 2019, invested $9.7 million in nonprofit organizations across all five boroughs focused on driving inclusive growth and …
JPMorgan Chase is Impacting the Harlem Community Read More »
By Derrel Jazz Johnson When March 2020 began, life was pretty much normal. Schools, nightclubs, and movie theaters were still open and we weren’t all wearing face masks and social distancing. But by the end of March 2020, life as we knew it had changed. Businesses were shuttered unless they were essential, homeschooling children became …
If there ever was a person who exemplified the strength of African American women, it would surely be Cicely Tyson. Sadly, Ms. Tyson, a Harlem native by birth, passed away on January 28th, 2021. But, rather than focus on this sorrowful news, we believe that we should focus on her heroic legacy. Born in Harlem …
The tragic, indefensible death in Minneapolis of George Floyd – by uniformed police with a documented record of vicious, anti-black action – has evoked anguished cries for communal action. This national crisis must be acknowledged for what it is – a reflection of the bigotry and bias that contaminate our society. They are charges against …
COVID-19 is a deadly virus that has swept through the nation. The hardest hit city in the country is New York, specifically areas such as South East Queens. We have seen firsthand the negative impact thatthe virus has had on these areas. However, let’s talk about the positive impact we have seen for the local …
BlaQue Resource Network is helping Queens residents during the COVID-Pandemic Read More »
The battle against COVID-19 has been compared to war, and with casualties from the deadly virus increasing, we are relying on those fighting it on the front lines more than ever. The Harlem Times spoke exclusively with healthcare workers about what could be the battle of a lifetime. Dr. Ed Lathan, an emergency medicine physician …
Hospital workers discuss fighting COVID-19 on the front lines Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust parents and guardians into the position of having to oversee the studies of their children from home, often while working themselves and taking care of the needs of the house. As you might imagine, not everyone was ready for this enormous undertaking, but don’t fret! The Harlem Times spoke to …
Harlem’s Favorite Son! John Henry on starting your own business. Entrepreneur John Henry meets the moguls and money-makers of tomorrow doing whatever they can to make it today. HUSTLE begins February 10, on Viceland. VICELAND