News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
While August is Black Business Month, it is always a good time to celebrate Black-owned businesses and honor the rich heritage of Black entrepreneurship. Honoring these leaders helps to empower Black business owners in our communities and advocate for economic inclusivity for all. Although some progress has been made to better support and advocate for […]
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A year later than planned, due to COVID-19, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has successfully kicked off in Cameroon. The opening match of the 33rd edition of Afcon took place in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon. In the spectacular opener, Cameroon came from behind to beat Burkina Faso after captain Vincent Aboubakar scored
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The former US Vogue editor-at-large passed away on Tuesday (18.01.22) at White Plains Hospital, TMZ reports. A cause of death is not known at this time. The influential fashion journalist and stylist was known for his larger-than-life personality and loud personal style. Following stints at Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine and Women’s Wear Daily, Andre quickly
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By Derrel Jazz Johnson As President and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, a design and construction firm, Cheryl McKissack Daniel has overseen over 600 projects since taking over the family’s original business as sole owner. Notable McKissack & McKissack projects involve some of New York and the country’s largest projects including the $4B LaGuardia Airport
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams today launched the start of NYC & Company’s NYC Winter Outing event with a lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building Observatory. Mayor Adams kicked off the event alongside Michael James Scott, who plays the role of the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin, and Charlotte d’Amboise, who plays
Reuters- Tom Brady threw for two touchdowns as the second-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened defense of their Super Bowl crown Sunday with a smooth 31-15 victory over the seventh-seeded Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC wild-card playoff game in Tampa, Fla. Brady completed 29 of 37 passes for 271 yards in an efficient performance, enabling Tampa
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by Derel Jazz JohnsonWith Northeast Division Director for Chase Community & Business Development Robert Scott, Hart shared tools and tips for improving financial health. He urged students to develop healthy financial habits now, not when they are ‘successful,’ using the wit and humor that has made him the star that he is today. In front
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Derek Carr threw a pair of touchdown passes to Hunter Renfrow and Daniel Carlson kicked the last of his five field goals as time expired in overtime as the Las Vegas Raiders clinched a spot in the NFL playoff field by holding on for a 35-32 victory Sunday night over the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.
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President Joe Biden chose Atlanta, Georgia – the historic home of the 20th century’s battle for civil and voting rights – to make a strong argument on Jan. 11, 2021, that the Senate must ditch the filibuster and pass legislation soon to protect voting rights. Biden told his audience, “I will defend your right to
The battles over voting rights, preventing fraud and access to ballots Read More »