News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
On August 28th, the powerful actor, Chadwick Boseman, passed away after a four-year battle with Colon Cancer. Chadwick Boseman was a special human being. While many would give up on their passions and their pursuits, Boseman labored onward. After his diagnosis, he went on to appear in 6 films, taking on roles as Thurgood Marshall […]
Chad – A Retrospective Read More »
by THT Staff Joe Biden To some people Joe Biden represents an extension of the Obama administration and to others he represents a potential American president we are all too familiar with. Americans want change, real change. No longer can politicians skirt around their words, but lack action that follows. The American people not only
Op-ed: Six Speeches that Made the 2020 DNC Read More »
Mü is a multifaceted artist hailing from Chicago, IL. As a self-proclaimed “ARTIVIST”, her work often reflects on systematic oppression and finding one’s freedom. Often making the subjects of her pieces people who were marginalized in history. “Young Langston” is a favorite among viewers. Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1902, he was an
Art in the Spirit of Protest Read More »
On August 11th, 2020, Joe Biden announced his much-anticipated Vice Presidential Candidate as Kamala Harris. Just glancing at social media, one could feel the excitement throughout the Democratic Party. These supporters did not laud their presidential candidate’s choice because he was their candidate, but rather because of the historical choice he made. Kamala Harris is
Kamala Harris – The Rise of the Black Woman Read More »
If Dr. Martin Luther King had a dream that could be imbued within one being, it would be the legendary Congressman John Lewis. It could also be said that as artful as the Reverend King was in word, the Congressman embodied King’s vision. By all accounts, Congressman Lewis was a walking time machine of progressive
Legacy and a Dream: The Story of John Lewis Read More »
So, you thought you had a slam dunk Asylum case before USCIS. When you were preparing your asylum petition on your own without counsel, you thought, “Hey, this is a pretty good case. There is no way I am going to get denied.” You went to the interview dressed as if you were going to
So You Thought Your Asylum Case Was a Slam Dunk Read More »
In these intense days when change is in the air, can affordable housing serve as an ally and instrument of justice? For those of us on the front lines of this challenge, we believe it can. New ideas in creating better, healthier, safer and more attractive homes in Harlem and other vibrant cities and neighborhoods
Re-Fund Our Communities with Safer Healthier Housing Read More »
As founder and Managing Partner of Harlem Capital Partners(HCP), Jarrid Tingle is a millennial that has accomplished a great deal in a short period of time. A cum laude graduate with a BS in Economics from the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Harvard Business School with an MBA,
Jarrid Tingle Shares How Harlem Capital Partners was Founded Read More »
As a founder and Managing Partner of Harlem Capital Partners(HCP), Henri Pierre-Jacques is an extremely accomplished man at a young age. A graduate of Northwestern University with a BA in Economics and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Pierre-Jacques has also been presented with awards for Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30, Inc Magazine’s 30 Under
Henri Pierre-Jacques Looks to Create Minority Millionaires Read More »
At my recent college reunion, I reminded my 1951 classmates of our good fortune in having lived in America’s golden years. The half-century from the end of World War II to the economic debacle of 2008 gave substance to the concept of “American exceptionalism,” which is being questioned today. The world acknowledged then ourprosperity and
Looking Ahead – Toward an American Narrative for Today Read More »