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Health, Hope, and Healing: A Three-Part Series on Cancer in the Black Community

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Part 2: Tackling Cancer in Harlem By Sebastian Castro Black women face a 40% higher breast cancer mortality rate and a 12% higher overall cancer mortality rate than white women, according to the American Cancer Society. Two cancer survivors talked about their experiences, and resources available to women of color. Deanna Jean, born and raised […]

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Wise Messages from the Gospel for Today’s Times

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Dr. Reverend Guillermo Escalona Spiritual Rx: Lucky or Blessed? “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”Seneca“Luck is not chance- It’s Toil – Fortune’s expensive smile Is earned-”Emily Dickinson“Luck is the residue of design.”John Milton “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosperyou and not to harm you,

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HeartSmarts: Over a Decade of Changing Lives, One Heart at a Time

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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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Financial considerations for multigenerational households 

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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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Don’t Panic! A Guide to Dating for the Bewildered Digital Emigrant

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by Shahram “Shah” Dabiri This is a message for the Gen-Xers, anyone born after 1965 and before the 1990s, a.k.a. Digital Emigrants. We were not born with the internet, rather we were force-fed the Internet of Things: from dial-up AOL, to OKCupid, to Tinder/Bumble/Grindr/Hinge. You and I are unaware and confused test subjects in the

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Runway to the Cure: Join the Fight Against Friedreich’s Ataxia

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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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Opening Doors to Brighter Futures

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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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