Category: Harlem/Metro
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Center for Comprehensive Health Practice opens new facility in East Harlem
by Derrel Jazz Johnson Politicians and other notables were on hand in East Harlem for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice (CCHP). Gale Brewer, New York City Council member, who provided funds to furnish the facility when she was Borough President of Manhattan, attended and spoke at the event. CCHP Board…
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The Team of Destiny? Knicks Team Effort Yielding Dominant Results
by Tate Hutchinson CLEVELAND, OH – After 10 years, the Knicks have finally made it out of the first round, and it seems like the stars are aligning towards an unexpectedly deep playoff run in 2023. Wire to wire, the underdog New York Knicks were in cruise control against the favored Cavaliers on Wednesday night.…
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The Fountain of Life Juice Cleanse
By Jasmin Kearse, Founder/CEO Fountain of Life Coaching Services, Juicin’ with Jazz Juice Bar Juice cleansing has become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to detoxify the body and improve overall health. A juice cleanse involves consuming only fresh fruit and vegetable juices for a period of time, typically three to seven days.…
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A Fresh Start: Center for Comprehensive Health Practice Celebrates New Location
by Derrel Jazz Johnson New York, NY — During the height of the pandemic, the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice (CCHP) received the news they would have to move after 30 years of operating their integrated health care services within Metropolitan Hospital Center. “Moving at any time can be a trying experience, but moving in…
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Remembering Harry Belafonte
by Ronnie Oliva Throughout my career, I had the great fortune of meeting and working with some of the most well-respected luminaries of our time, many of whom left an indelible mark on my life and career, but none as unforgettable as Mr. Harry Belafonte. His kindness, brilliance, humility and quiet nobility left an impression on…
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NY’s Fabulous Five! Women Leading the Way
by Derrel Jazz Johnson In celebration of Women’s History Month, JPMorgan Chase put together an extraordinary panel of five fabulous women at a Chase branch in the heart of Harlem. The panel featured Harlem’s own born, bred, and buttered Melba Wilson, owner of Melba’s Restaurant, Carolina Jannicelli, Managing Director, Head of Community Impact, JPMorgan Chase,…
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Bearers of a Culture: Ruth D. Hunt
by Rev. Diahne Parsons Charged is the air I breathe! It’s atmospheric! Ripe with an electric current, the air becomes eminently clear while sitting down with these members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), one is magnetically swept into a lesser-known “ministry of truth.” Founded in 1890 and based out of Washington D.C.,…
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Perspectives on Carver Bank’s 2023 Women of Influence Leadership Summit
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture The 2023 Women of Influence Summit event at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture on March 21, 2023 was simply inspirational and beautiful. Listening to these four amazing women made me think about my mother and how she raised two boys working two jobs, and how…
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Confronting Today’s Challenges—With Our Best and Our Worst
by Daniel Rose The last week of June, 2022, witnessed responses to America’s nightmarish political turmoil with illustrations reflecting our most hopeful and our most despairing visions. In a joyous and exhilarating celebration of our multicultural and multiethnic best, over a thousand exuberant participants thronged the annual Prospect Park Soiree in Brooklyn, NY. Rich and…
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Kevin Hart: Giving Life Lessons to the Youth of Harlem
by Derel Jazz JohnsonWith Northeast Division Director for Chase Community & Business Development Robert Scott, Hart shared tools and tips for improving financial health. He urged students to develop healthy financial habits now, not when they are ‘successful,’ using the wit and humor that has made him the star that he is today. In front…