News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
by The Harlem Times Staff In 2012, Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey set out on a mission to transform heart health education within the Black community, driven by a passion to bridge the gap in life-saving information and resources. Early on, The Harlem Times recognized the impact of her work, featuring her and the HeartSmarts program twice […]
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By Tate Hutchinson On the morning of the BIG EAST Media Day, coaches of the conference’s eleven teams gathered to vote for how they predicted the final standings would shake out. Leading the pack was defending champion UConn, with the underdog St. John’s University in a distant fifth. Now as the calendar has turned to
Marilyn Maame Efua Sekyi-Aidoo Houadjeto She started her career as an assistant producer at the nation’s premier national television station, Ghana Television Authority (GTV) as a producer of an educative children’s programs and later produced exciting womens programs. After some years as a media practitioner, she delved into the world of tourism where she played
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Sponsored by JPMorganChase For many Black, Hispanic and Latino families, as well as other cultures, multigenerational living is a cherished aspect of home life. It can also be good for your family’s overall wellbeing. Research indicates there can be financial benefits to multigenerational living, and when executed intentionally, having multiple family members under the same
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Part 1, The Heart of the Fight: Addressing Cancer Disparities by Sebastian Castro The Black community is overwhelmingly affected by cancer in what researchers and scientists deem is an “avoidable” consequence of structural racism. According to the American Cancer Society, African Americans “experience more illness, worse outcomes, and premature death,” having the “highest death rate
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by Rev. Diahne Parsons Dr. King’s struggle and legacy are even more profound now than ever before at a time when in many ways, it feels to many as if we’ve lost the fight. This is a moment for love to light the path forward, and we have to be even more assertive to seek
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By Daniel Rose Former U.S. President James Earl Carter (October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024) will be widely acknowledged as the American political figure whose career after leaving office was a model for all national leaders. As our 39th President, he was regarded by many (unfairly) as less effective than most. As post-President, he
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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
Gone But Not Forgotten – Dick Parsons, A Giant for Our Time Read More »
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
Imagine a life where every step becomes a struggle, where every movement feels like a battle against time. For thousands of individuals living with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA), this is their daily reality. Yet, within this challenging journey lies a community driven by hope, resilience, and a determination to find a cure. On Saturday, February 1,
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