News

Interview with Joe Young President of Joe Young Entertainment

by George Haigler On Tuesday, February 28, the Harlem Times interviewed Mr. Joe Young, the President of Joe Young Entertainment and the Creator of Kemet, The Time Traveler. Kemet is a Cartoon which features a Black Character who is a “Hero” who travels back and forth in time and intervenes in the lives of persons …

Interview with Joe Young President of Joe Young Entertainment Read More »

Central Park’s Drives to Undergo Community-Informed Study to Increase Safety and Mobility

The Central Park Conservancy in partnership with NYC Department of Transportation and NYC Parks to examine current usage to improve iconic park drives user experience and investigate cross-park connections Multi-year plan designed as a community-driven process, to engage a range of park users and kick off with a survey to understand the most pressing needs since the …

Central Park’s Drives to Undergo Community-Informed Study to Increase Safety and Mobility Read More »

Slutty Vegan Harlem To Open Tuesday, March 7

FOUNDER PINKY COLE RETURNS TO NEIGHBORHOOD SIX YEARS AFTER LOSING FIRST RESTAURANT TO FIRE Serving Iconic Vegan Burgers, Sandwiches, Sides & Desserts for Takeout & Delivery — Available for Lunch, Dinner & Late Night Ribbon Cutting at Noon for Ninth Slutty Vegan Location Nationwide NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Pinky Cole, the visionary, founder and CEO behind …

Slutty Vegan Harlem To Open Tuesday, March 7 Read More »

Mayor Adams and DC 37 Announce Tentative Contract Agreement, Providing Fair Wage Increases and Other Benefits to Nearly 90,000 Employees and Securing Fair Deal for NYC Taxpayers

Agreement Includes Three Percent Annual Raises, Child Care Trust Fund, Investment in Recruitment and Retention, and New Committee to Explore Flexible Work Options Including Remote Work  NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the city of New York has reached a tentative five-plus year contract agreement with District Council 37 …

Mayor Adams and DC 37 Announce Tentative Contract Agreement, Providing Fair Wage Increases and Other Benefits to Nearly 90,000 Employees and Securing Fair Deal for NYC Taxpayers Read More »

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau announces Art of Black Miami programming for 2022 Miami Art Week

Now in its eighth year, Art of Black Miami showcases Miami’s cultural diversity of the visual arts locally, nationally and internationally celebrating the Black diaspora MIAMI (Nov. 14, 2022) — The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) ramps up opportunities to showcase Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s rich cultural history and diverse heritage by …

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau announces Art of Black Miami programming for 2022 Miami Art Week Read More »

Record 25 international players from 17 countries highlight global reach of NBA All-Star 2023

SALT LAKE CITY – A record 25 international players from a record 17 countries will participate in NBA All-Star 2023 in Salt Lake City, including a record six international All-Star Game starters and a record-tying nine international All-Stars overall. Below are international highlights of this year’s global celebration of basketball, which will reach fans in 214 …

Record 25 international players from 17 countries highlight global reach of NBA All-Star 2023 Read More »

NYCEDC Unveils Diverse Cohort of 100 Entrepreneurs Selected for Second Installment of the Founder Fellowship

NEW YORK, NY—New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced a cohort of 100 tech founder teams from across New York City to participate in the second installment of the Founder Fellowship program. Supporting a diverse community of tech entrepreneurs across various industries and sectors, the Founder Fellow program, provides entrepreneurs with access to networking, fundraising, …

NYCEDC Unveils Diverse Cohort of 100 Entrepreneurs Selected for Second Installment of the Founder Fellowship Read More »

A Memphis Tragedy, With Lessons For Us All

by Daniel Rose The horrendous video scenes of the brutal assaults suffered by Tyre Nichols – recorded by the body cameras of his assailants – may appall and even traumatize viewers.  Harrowing as they are, they must be seen by those who constructively ponder American criminal justice enforcement today and who advocate pragmatically effective, real-world …

A Memphis Tragedy, With Lessons For Us All Read More »