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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

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

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

U.S. - Iran Hostilities Escalate, With Ominous Repercussions Feared

Op-Ed by Daniel Rose We are facing a war that could “spiral beyond anyone’s control”, warned U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on March 6th, as Russia and China today explore means of supporting Iran, while America’s previous allies reflect on their options.

Kahlil Gordon, Harlem's own Boxing Wunderkind!

By Derrel Johnson From the outside, Democracy Prep Charter High School senior Kahlil Gordon looks like the average teen. He wakes up five days a week to go to school. On weekends, he works a part-time job at his deceased great-grandmother’s

Exploring Tanzania

By Vildana Bijedic I have been to Tanzania before. Years ago, I came chasing altitude, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and watching the sun rise from Uhuru Peak, measuring success in steps, oxygen and endurance. This time, when I landed, what struck me

Wunni Mosaku and Miles Caton Discuss their Roles in the hit movie "Sinners"

By Derrel Johnson The Harlem Times spoke exclusively with actress Wunmi Mosaku, who plays Annie in the movie Sinners, and Miles Caton, who plays Sammie in the same film, about working with Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, and others. What were your

Enovo: A Living Technology

By Rev. Diahne Parsons Leave a Comment / News Dreams have gravity. Unfulfilled ones can lay a crushing weight on their victims. Dreams that are given life, however, gain traction and forward movement. They stir and mobilize themselves into fruition. We are not apart

February 2026 Innovator

Rising optimism among small and middle market business leaders suggests growth for New York

Sponsored by JPMorganChase Business optimism is returning for small and midsize business leaders at the start of 2026, fueling confidence and growth plans. The 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey, released in January by JPMorganChase, reveals a turnaround from last June, when economic

Remembering a Giant...

THT Staff The city woke to the news of Reverend Jesse Jackson’s passing with a quiet, collective breath—no thunder, just a pause that asks how a life can map a nation’s direction. Jackson’s work reverberated through Harlem and through similar Harlems

Wunmi Mosaku and Miles Caton discuss their roles in ‘Sinners’

The Harlem Times spoke exclusively with actress Wunmi Mosaku, who plays Annie in the movie Sinners, and Miles Caton, who plays Sammie in the same film, about working with Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, and others. What were your first thoughts

Bunny’s performance was a love letter to Puerto Rico, the USA, and Latin and Caribbean countries

By Derrel Johnson If you live in New York City, particularly in Harlem, then you are familiar with Bad Bunny’s music, even if you did not know it was him. You could not walk down the streets in 2022—especially in the

Financial Wellness and Mental Health: Tips on Managing Money Stress

Sponsored by JPMorganChase If you’ve found yourself staying up late thinking about your finances or just feeling anxious overall about your financial future, you’re not alone. While finances can impact overall stress, taking steps to manage your finances can support your

5 Tips for New York ‘Solopreneurs’ to Grow Their Businesses in 2026

Sponsored by JPMorganChase You’ve put in the late nights, the weekends and the hustle. And now, what started as an opportunity to make extra money has turned into an enterprise with real potential. If you handle everything on your own – logistics,

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Protection: Fighting Fraud with JPMorganChase and the NYPD

How to avoid Ghost Tapping, Cash Trapping, Skimming, Phishing, AI-Generated Personas, Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Scams! By Rev. Diahne Parsons During what is the biggest spending period of the year, bank fraud investigators and police fraud department representatives have joined forces to pull back

A Homecoming on Ice

by Hong Vu For Harlem Native Stormy, Skating at the Davis Center is a Story of Return Most mornings, Stormy McNair pushes open the doors of the Davis Center at the Harlem Meer with the same rhythm she’s carried through Harlem her

What Mamdani’s Win Means for New York—and the Nation

By THT Staff In a moment where our national mood feels torn between aspiration and anxiety, Mamdani’s victory in New York isn’t just a local win. It reads as a pulse check on where voters—especially young voters and our communities of color—see

HEAF Gala 2025: The Courage to Dream

JPMorgan Chase: Coach for Impact

by Ramona Maben ALL VIDEOS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND INTERVIEWS CREATED BY RAMONA MABEN In a day and age where corporations are running the world, one has to ask, where are the good old days; the neighborhoods embedded with Mom-and-Pop stores? Missing are the

Men's Health and Prostate Cancer

The American Cancer Society Panel Discussion by Ramona Maben ALL VIDEOS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND INTERVIEWS CREATED BY RAMONA MABEN The American Cancer Society (ACS) is one of the largest non-governmental funders of cancer research. It invests millions annually, including grants to scientists studying new

End of Year Tips to Purchase Your Dream Vehicle

Sponsored by JPMorganChase As we near the holiday season, you may be looking to treat yourself to those set of wheels you’ve been eyeing, or perhaps it’s time to purchase your loved one their dream car. In today’s financial climate, managing

Why America Needs The Harlem International Trade Center

Editorial | The Harlem Times, Harlem, New York Harlem is at a crossroads, not just in its streets and history, but in its potential to shape a new era of global commerce. The once-shelved Harlem International Trade Center—backed in the 1990s

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