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
by Daniel Rose Friends, we celebrate today the birth of W.E.B. Du Bois, a spiritual and intellectual giant. As a Black man, as an American and as a citizen of the world, his contributions have enriched countless lives; and they fall into three distinct categories: the first, as a vibrant cultural creator; the second, as
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By William C. Jackson The state of Connecticut has a rich history when it comes to the achievements made by Black Americans. From abolitionism to trailblazers, this New England state has played a large role in the Black experience in this region. In this article, we will touch upon some of these achievements. One of
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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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Harlem’s New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG) (est. 1964), New York State’s oldest Black nonprofit theater, is honored that its youth division, Grammy and Oscar nominated IMPACT Repertory Theatre (IMPACT,) was selected to be a beneficiary of donations to be received from Japan’s 2025 Super Choir Charity Concert. The 2025 Super Choir Charity Concert “Blessing Juneteenth from Japan” will
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By Daniel Rose President Donald Trump’s chaotic and impulsive 2025 freeze of federally financed grants has been cancelled for the moment. Although his ardent MAGA supporters hope to pursue it, the general public’s shocked reaction has been a) clear, b) negative, and c) effective. The Federal Government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which had
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By Jade Coley How did a New Orleans-style jazz bar end up in the middle of a cornfield? Nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, the Chatterbox Jazz Club is a venue where music, history, and community converge. What began as an architectural investment for David Andrichik in 1982 has since blossomed into one of the
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Harlem Arts Alliance (HAA) and New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG) join with the Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) as they celebrate their 17th year of curated Black and African American art, culture and excellence from February 21-23, 2025 at The Glasshouse, 660 Twelfth Avenue, New York, NY. Since its inception in 2009, HFAS has had
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by Sebastian Castro With the winter season in full swing, scientists expect to see an increase in rates of infection, especially of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. Dr. Kimberly L. Jeffries Leonard, who serves on the board of trustees at Fayetteville State University and holds a PhD from Howard University, urges
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