News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
by Derrel Jazz Johnson JPMorgan Chase, BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester, and his Nigel Sylvester Foundation teamed up for their fifth financial health event in New York City recently at the Chase Harlem Community Center in the heart of Harlem on 125th Street. Several dozen children of various ages attended and answered questions from Sylvester and …
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Interview by Ryan Yablonski A legend among locals in his seaside town, the Running Raven has become an icon of discipline and purpose. Robert Kraft has been running eight miles a day for 47 years without fail since Jan. 1, 1975. Runners come from around the world to run with him as he has become …
Spirit and Endurance Through the Eyes of the Running Raven Read More »
by Tate Hutchinson The 15th annual BRICS summit concluded Thursday in Johannesburg, with growing prospects for the organization’s influence and separation from the dominance of the United States. This powerful economic coalition seeks to represent the goals of the Global South, until now comprised of the administrations of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. …
BRICS 2023 Summit: Influential Global Players Seeking Expansion Read More »
Join Thousands in Raising Funds for Marine Raider Foundation and Honor Gold Star Families SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – August 17, 2023 – The Seaside Semper Five, a celebrated annual 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, marks its 10th anniversary with a special tribute to Gold Star families and those who have lost their lives in …
Although there’s no secret recipe for success, access to resources like mentors, professional networks and internships can help young people as they navigate the transition from school into the workforce. For over a decade JPMorgan Chase’s flagship college and career readiness program, The Fellowship Initiative (TFI) has helped young men of color across the country …
JPMorgan Chase’s The Fellowship Initiative: Assisting Achievement of Young Minds Read More »
by Ryan Yablonski Growing up in Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods, Michael Johnson is a product of the New York City public schools and knows full well the gaps in the system. His mission as President & Chief Executive Officer of the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is informed by his own experience as a high school senior when …
By Daniel Rose The U.S. Supreme Court decision announced on June 29, 2023 – declaring academic determinations based on skin color to be unconstitutional – ended a half-century of ‘affirmative action’ that has had profound impacts on American life. The current all-time lowest public approval rating of the Supreme Court is an accompanying phenomenon. The …
by Tate Hutchinson Since their merger to the NBA in 1976, the Denver Nuggets had never reached the pinnacle of NBA success, with no NBA Finals appearances in their franchise’s history. Denver was a frequent playoff contender in the 1980s led by the franchise scoring leader, Alex English. Drafting Carmelo Anthony in 2003 led to …
Nuggets Claim First Championship Behind Superstar Nikola Jokić: How Did They Get There? Read More »
by Ryan Yablonski Denisha Allen’s journey from a troubled student to a master’s degree graduate and leader in education reform is a model of the American Dream. Born in a poor neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, Denisha’s early experience with public schools was about as bad as it gets. Her life at home was a struggle, …
Black Minds Matter: How One Woman is Leading the Charge for School Change Read More »
by Shahram Dabiri The 30th Liberty Science Genius Gala, expertly hosted and managed by Paul Hoffman, was a spectacular event that brought together esteemed scientists, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world in one place for one amazing evening. The event not only recognized the remarkable accomplishments of the award recipients but also fostered an atmosphere …