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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of “Saint” Germano Caggia. He departed this world and ascended to Heaven on June 7, 2026, at the age of 85. He leaves behind his beloved wife and three sons. Germano’s life was a testament to faith, hard work, compassion, and service to others. Born

       By Daniel Rose        The voters have spoken, and New York’s June, 2026, election results are now part of our political history. As one observer noted, “Mayor Mamdani not only picked the winners, he made them”;  and he is now seen as a significant factor in the selection of the

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people there were free, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Texas, the most remote Confederate state, had remained largely untouched by its enforcement. That delayed but undeniable arrival of freedom became Juneteenth, also

By Ed Towns 06/05/2026 After decades in public service, I can say this with certainty: healthcare access remains one of the greatest moral failures in America. New York tells a story that too many American cities share. In some neighborhoods just miles apart, life expectancy can differ by more than a decade, with predominantly Black

Each month, we profile one or more Jazz Foundation of America musician clients, in order to give you, our generous supporters, an inside look at the myriad of issues our musician community faces. We are grateful to the musicians who grant us permission to share their story with you. GT is an 86-year-old jazz guitarist, who was born and

THT: Hi, I’m Paul Jackson from The Harlem Times. I’m here in Yonkers at Make My Fish (MMF) with co-founders Joe Watson and Pat Ellerbe. Tell me a little bit about your background and how this dynamic partnership began. Joe Watson: Pat and I go way back. I was born and raised right here in Harlem, and so was

By The Harlem Times The social fabric of American life is undergoing a quiet but profound unraveling. While our parents and grandparents often found life partners through neighborhood dances, religious institutions, or local community hubs, those organic “third spaces” have largely been replaced by digital gatekeepers. Today, nearly 30% of Americans—approximately 100 million people—report being

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