News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
The Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois By Daniel Rose Commentators have long noted the crucial function of heroes, role models and mentors in advancing the goals of society. When the great W.E.B. Du Bois proclaimed “The Negro race, like all other races, is going to be saved by its exceptional men”, he was urging the […]
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by Ryan Yablonski Would you trade your luxury car for an old Chevy filled with straw and animal hair? How about exchanging the magnetic resonance that comes from a steady urban flow of new people entering your life for the isolation of planting roots and stoically waiting for others to come find you? This article
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by David Ellis Having the summer off is always hard for educators and parents. Finally a time for us to be off the day to day bustle of our great city. No commuting, sleeping in, taking time to breathe , and just relaxing. For me to come back to school is a shell shock. Back
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by Rev. Dr. Charles Butler By now I hope you have heard and have marked your calendars to attend Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI) Harlem Home Expo. This event will be held on Saturday, October 7th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Riverside Church located at 91 Claremont Street, New York, NY
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by Derrel Jazz Johnson JPMorgan Chase, BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester, and his Nigel Sylvester Foundation teamed up for their fifth financial health event in New York City recently at the Chase Harlem Community Center in the heart of Harlem on 125th Street. Several dozen children of various ages attended and answered questions from Sylvester and
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Interview by Ryan Yablonski A legend among locals in his seaside town, the Running Raven has become an icon of discipline and purpose. Robert Kraft has been running eight miles a day for 47 years without fail since Jan. 1, 1975. Runners come from around the world to run with him as he has become
Spirit and Endurance Through the Eyes of the Running Raven Read More »
by Tate Hutchinson The 15th annual BRICS summit concluded Thursday in Johannesburg, with growing prospects for the organization’s influence and separation from the dominance of the United States. This powerful economic coalition seeks to represent the goals of the Global South, until now comprised of the administrations of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
BRICS 2023 Summit: Influential Global Players Seeking Expansion Read More »
Join Thousands in Raising Funds for Marine Raider Foundation and Honor Gold Star Families SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – August 17, 2023 – The Seaside Semper Five, a celebrated annual 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, marks its 10th anniversary with a special tribute to Gold Star families and those who have lost their lives in
Although there’s no secret recipe for success, access to resources like mentors, professional networks and internships can help young people as they navigate the transition from school into the workforce. For over a decade JPMorgan Chase’s flagship college and career readiness program, The Fellowship Initiative (TFI) has helped young men of color across the country
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by Ryan Yablonski Growing up in Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods, Michael Johnson is a product of the New York City public schools and knows full well the gaps in the system. His mission as President & Chief Executive Officer of the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is informed by his own experience as a high school senior when