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by Ryan Yablonski While on the podium Monday following the women’s floor exercise, Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, and Jordan Chiles, a three-time Olympic medalist, both bowed to the event’s gold medalist, Brazil’s Rebecca Andrade. It was the first ever all-black podium in women’s gymnastics and a moving celebration of unity. The […]
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Op-Ed by Daniel Rose On November 5, 2024, we voters in the world’s most dynamic, productive, and creative democratic society will choose the political leadership that will determine the nature of our government in the years ahead. Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for President, is a smart, tough-minded, pragmatist with a long and fruitful career
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By Ryan Yablonski Last week, South Sudan put the basketball world on notice as the 43-point underdog took USA’s Hall of Fame-level Olympic team by surprise, dominating most of the exhibition game until falling behind in the final minutes 101-100. South Sudanese basketball has been on a meteoric rise, causing many to ask, “who is
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by Tate Hutchinson RISING TO THE TOP With the top record in the WNBA and the star power to put them on a championship pace, the New York Liberty just keep rolling. Led by superstars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, this year’s Liberty team is off to the best start (18-4) in franchise history. Their
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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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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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New York Knicks dispatch Philadelphia 76ers, 4-2, In a Hard-Fought First-Round Series by Tate Hutchinson In Game 5 on Tuesday, the Knicks’ Miles McBride hit a clutch jumper to take a strong 96-90 lead with 29 seconds left in the fourth quarter, on the cusp of advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and blowing the
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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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Fair, transparent, and regular elections are the most fundamental components of modern democracies. In democratic systems, it is fundamental that the authority and power of those in power be derived from the electorate or the governed. These powers are renewed through regular elections. Through elections, the governed vote on the governors’ policies and performance, evaluating
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