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IMPACT Recipient of Japan’s 1st Ceremony to Reward the Benefits of Black Culture

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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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“An Aroused Public Responds! ” 

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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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Chatterbox Jazz Club: Where Legends and Dreamers Meet

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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 Community to Gather in Celebration of Black Creativity with HFAS

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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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Black-owned small businesses more optimistic about 2025 economic outlook

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Sponsored by JPMorganChase As we enter 2025, small business owners are finding a silver lining amidst challenges. The latest JPMorgan Chase’s 2025 Business Leaders Outlook Survey reveals a wave of optimism sweeping through the sector. More than 70% of small business owners express confidence, feeling “optimistic” or “very optimistic” about both their industry’s and their

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Being One’s Own Hero

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Part One: How Christian Maugee Raises Awareness and Advancement of Treatments for Friedreich’s Ataxia by Mashari Grissom More than just a Friedreich’s Ataxia patient, Christian Maugee exemplifies being your own hero. Using his voice towards meaningful change, Christian continues to spread awareness of Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) while expressing the vitality of making patients feel human

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Remembering Jimmy Carter – A Nobel Prize-Winning Peacenik

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By Daniel Rose Former U.S. President James Earl Carter (October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024) will be widely acknowledged as the American political figure whose career after leaving office was a model for all national leaders. As our 39th President, he was regarded by many (unfairly) as less effective than most. As post-President, he

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Gone But Not Forgotten – Dick Parsons, A Giant for Our Time

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By Daniel Rose Richard Dean Parsons (April 4, 1948 – December 26, 2024) was an authentic American hero of colossal stature, an individual whose professional accomplishments were formidable and whose contributions to our national life were even greater as a role model, mentor, and inspiration for countless others. How does one write objectively and impartially

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