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Miami's Unspoken Prince: Real Estate with a Heart

A Harlem Times Q&A with Todd Nordstrom There is an old African proverb that says, "A single bracelet does not jingle." One hand alone makes no music. It takes many hands, moving together, to create sound worth hearing. It is a

From Leaving India with Only $5 in His Pocket to Performing More Than 15,000 Open-Heart Surgeries

The award-winning book Your Heart, My Hands by Arun K. Singh, M.D. tells the story of an immigrant determination, hard work, overcoming obstacles, disabilities and dyslexia. Leaving a life marked by crippling setbacks and his father’s doubt in the 60’s,

Nichol King and JPMORGAN Chase Bank

The Story Of How Community Banking Turned Into A Local And National Phenomenon New York is a city defined by its skyline, but its heart beats strongest in its neighborhoods. Over the past five years, as the new 270 Park Avenue

JPMorgan Chase “Coaching for Impact”

By Rev. Diahne Parsons Agent of positive change, JPMorgan Chase Bank, invites entrepreneurs in the community into their space. Positioning their small business clients for better stewardship, Chase has established JPMorgan Chase “Coaching for Impact”. This program has created a community

Honoring Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois in Ghana- A Monumental Work-in-Progress

On the streets of Harlem have walked giants of the Black Experience with many firsts. Decades before Alain LeRoy Locke, the first African American to become a Rhodes Scholar, was crowned as the father of the Harlem Renaissance in 1925,

Get Up, Look Up, and Don't Give Up Thriving in the Third "Deconstruction"

I woke up this morning feeling numb from the news out of Mississippi. Another young person taken far too early, without cause. As the facts trickle out, it feels like a dance we've seen before: a young Black person finds

Your home is an investment --How to create generational wealth

A Q&A with local Home Lending Manager, Jacqueline Plaza Sponsored by JPMorganChase For most Americans, owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone to building and preserving generational wealth. A home purchase often symbolizes more than just securing a place to

From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Tackling Affordable Housing in New York City

Mission Driven Developers and JPMorganChasehelp neighborhoods—and residents—thrive. Sponsored by JPMorganChase Finding an affordable place to live continues to be a challenge for many as widespread housing shortages persist across the U.S. Rising home prices and high interest rates have made homeownership inaccessible

Open Letter to His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama, Republic of Ghana

19 June 2026 Your Excellency, Honor and respect. As members of the global African family, we write at a moment of profound historical significance. Across the world, African descendants are commemorating Juneteenth—not merely as an American milestone, but as a symbol of humanity’s

New York City’s Nuclear Underdog: Jay Jiang Yu

In the fight against climate change, Americans have been searching for alternatives to fossil fuels—developing solar, wind, and hydropower plants. Yet over the last decade, nuclear energy has experienced a renaissance, driven by its potential to deliver cheap, clean, and

President Trump Loses On Birthright Citizenship

By Daniel Rose The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 30, 2026, to strike down the executive order Donald Trump signed on the first day in his second term, which would have denied citizenship to undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders.

A Race Against Time: Europe's Deadly Dance with the Sahara

Op-Ed By Michael Jacob Jackson As Europe swelters under the fury of record-breaking heatwaves, an unsettling reality emerges: the Sahara Desert is inching closer to engulfing Western Europe. This isn't a distant dystopian future; it's a looming crisis that must be confronted

Black Cowboys Come to the Hudson River Museum

By Loretta Poole As we approach the 250th year marking our country’s anniversary, the question rises yet again about potential contribution of Blacks to our national rise. Much has been written on whether our history timeline starts in the 1600s, particularly

Remembering "the beloved", Germano Caggia

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

Mamdani-backed candidates win New York’s Democratic House Primary Races

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

Juneteenth: A Celebration

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

Closing the Healthcare Gap Requires Embracing Innovation

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,

A Day in the Life of a Jazz Musician

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

How a Bronx Family is Keeping Their 90-Year-Old Business Alive

Walk into Borgatti's on East 187th Street and you're standing in a shop that's been there since 1935. The company uses many of the same recipes cofounder Maria Borgatti brought from Bologna, maintaining the same dedication to handmade pasta that

Refinancing readiness and navigating the process in today’s market

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Depending on where you are in your homeownership journey, refinancing your mortgage can be an effective strategy to help you meet your financial goals. Refinancing may help you save money over time or add money back to

The Harlem Renaissance of Seafood: Make My Fish Founders on Friendship, Foot Traffic, and a $100 Million Vision

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

Why Finding Companionship in the 21st Century is Not as Easy as It Was for Our Parents

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

Alkaline Herbs: Healing the natural way

Choosing more conscious living? Come breathe in new life and infuse yourself with mindbody wellness at Westchester’s very own “Alkaline Herbs and More”. Owner, James Acosta has positioned himself as an apothecary lighthouse for those of us in search of

The Classical Theatre of Harlem Launches “$25 for 250” Fundraising Campaign

New monthly giving initiative invites supporters to sustain 25 years of free theatre, arts education, and economic impact in Harlem Harlem, NY — The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) announces the launch of its new fundraising campaign, “$25 for 250”, a monthly giving initiative

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E-MOVES FESTIVAL 2026

HARLEM STAGE ANNOUNCES E-MOVES FESTIVAL 2026! Apr 20 - Apr 27, 2026 New York, NY - Harlem Stage is proud to announce its E-Moves Festival 2026. For more than 25 years, E-Moves has convened the world’s leading choreographers, dancers, dance companies, and artists

NYC’s Talented Tenth

Rev. Dr. Charles Butler is a native of Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Butler is employed by Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI) as the Vice President of the Equitable Development Department since 2003. He has assisted over 3500 individuals and

A DAY IN THE LIFE: MUSICIAN PROFILE

Mayor Mamdani’s New York

By Daniel Rose Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been awarded by a huge outpouring of our voters the leadership of a uniquely complex urban metropolis, and the challenges he faces today in guiding it constructively are profound. The municipal government’s current precarious financial

Affordable and Unique Classes for Seniors in the Heart of the Upper West Side

Here in New York, there is no shortage of opportunities for seniors looking for ways to spend their time. But so many of those opportunities come at steep, inaccessible fees. Council Lifetime Learning is different. Council Lifetime Learning (also known as

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