News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
As I think about all of the amazing women to honor for Women’s History Month from Susan B. Anthony to Frida Kahlo to Mother Theresa to Maya Angelou, and countless others, I think about the one who gave me life and set my path toward leadership, my Mom. My mother was a truly beautiful soul […]
Exploring the tastes, fashion, and culture of Europe has been an indescribable experience. Walking through the streets of Rome, I feel both empowered and grateful. My current studies in Ireland have provided me with a new perspective on my future, and I cannot wait to see what Paris has in store for me next! Inhaling the air and drinking the water of another
Briana Browne In A Thousand Words: My European Experience! Read More »
By: Diane Goodwin Mr. Montgomery, an NYC native, played supporting roles in movies and television and a large role in the NYC cycling community. As a SAG actor, Mr. Montgomery was cast in many movies and TV programs, including Oz, Law & Order, New York Undercover, 30 Rock, Blacklist, The Sorceror’s Apprentice, Captain America, and
Bill Montgomery, NYC Cyclist, Actor, Dies at 64 Read More »
By Alejandra Castillo, Jessica Haughton, Camilla Santos, and Randy Fulton Over 100,000 immigrants in New York are eligible for the DREAM Act, but new database tracking may interfere. These databases hold personal information affecting young immigrants, also known as DREAMers, access to opportunities in the U.S. including loans and education. Education is a
Pass the Dream Act and Immigrants Will Pass Their Classes Read More »
By Debra Vanderburg Spencer (March 2017) At a recent dinner party in Harlem, I was drawn to an early work by renowned artist and activist, Faith Ringgold. Born in this very village, as so many other extraordinary visual and performing African American artists, Ringgold is also widely acclaimed as a civil rights activist and pioneer
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By Alicia Schwartz, MSN, RN, Care Coordinator, VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans The first day of fall—September 22, 2016—begins National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, an effort to educate people about how to prevent and reduce falls, especially among older adults. Nearly all 50 states, including New York, will participate in Falls Prevention Awareness Week activities this
Watching Your Step: Safety Tips for Preventing Falls Among Seniors Read More »
By Derrel Jazz Johnson In recent memory, images and stories of unarmed black men getting executed by law enforcement has flooded newspaper headlines and television news shows. Far too many times, these incidents begin with simple traffic stops that quickly escalate, leaving a victim or victims. The Harlem Times spoke exclusively with Eddie Chapman, a highly
Veteran Law Enforcement Officer Aims to Save Black Lives Read More »
Come join MORNINGSTAR PENTECOSTAL CHURCH as we invite you to celebrate Family, Friends and Faith with us on our FAMILY AND FRIENDS’ DAY on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 4p.m. 49-55 Edgecombe Avenue New York, NY 10030 (at corner of 137th St. and St. Nicholas Ave.) I can be reached at 917-579-3827.
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By: Yasleen Trinidad Co founder of Silicon Harlem, Clayton Banks’ journey towards success falls on following his passion. “I believe everyone is born equal,” states Banks. With his father serving as a Marine, Banks grew up in a military base and was exposed to an in-closed world of economic and social equality where everyone on
Tomorrow’s Engine: A Profile Story On Clayton Banks Read More »
The City College Center for the Arts presented its Inaugural Awards Benefit in celebration of the contributions to the arts by individual legendary dancers and musical talent of our generation. Beginning with a cocktail reception and photography shoots, the main lobby was animated with excitement as award recipients and guests alike met and gathered within
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