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The Rise of the “Bright Stars”: Inside the Underdog South Sudan Olympic Basketball Team

By Ryan Yablonski Last week, South Sudan put the basketball world on notice as the 43-point underdog took USA's Hall of Fame-level Olympic team by surprise, dominating most of the exhibition game until falling behind in the final minutes 101-100. South

Ronnie Oliva: The Importance of Adoption

by Ryan Yablonski From a young age, Ronnie Oliva knew she wanted to be a mother. A Brooklyn child herself, she was raised by a widowed mother and guided by the example of wise mentors in her community. When the time was right to start a family, she decided

Celebrating Bianca Pitman: Pioneer in Women's Health

by Jade Coley Women's Health Advocate, Sacred Womb Healer, Birth Doula, Podcaster, Yoni Steam Facilitator, and new mommy, Bianca Pitman has launched a new product from her Be You Beauty line, Divine Yoni Liquid Wash. Bianca’s natural and holistic remedies for

The Spectacular Liberty, Representing NYC On and Off the Court

by Tate Hutchinson RISING TO THE TOP With the top record in the WNBA and the star power to put them on a championship pace, the New York Liberty just keep rolling. Led by superstars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, this year’s

Building a Path to Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Homeownership has long been a symbol of the American dream. Our homes often represent far more than just shelter – they’re central to family life and building strong communities. The economic impact of homeownership can’t be overlooked either. Homes are the

NYC’s Top Ten HS Ballers: Student-Athlete Amerie Santana

by Sebastian Castro Amerie Santana is one of New York City’s Top Ten High School Ballers. Amerie is a born-and-raised Brooklyn local attending Summit Academy, where she plays on the varsity basketball team, the Summit Academy Eagles. Standing 5’4” at 16

Building Relationships Through Basketball: Interview with Coach Mel

By Jade Coley Throughout American history, particularly in American sports, there have been countless stories of a team or an individual athlete that overcame insurmountable odds into victory, into history books, and onto the silver screen. Rudy, Hoosiers, A League of

Team USA's Ionescu, Stewart Leading New York Liberty to 7-Game Win Streak

By Tate Hutchinson On Saturday morning, the Team USA Women’s Basketball roster was announced for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, with New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and guard Sabrina Ionescu chosen to lead the American team to their eighth straight

Discover the Hidden Gems of Harlem: A Journey Through Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill

New York, NY – Fordham University Press is thrilled to announce the upcoming book tour for Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill: Alexander Hamilton’s Old Harlem Neighborhood Through the Centuries by acclaimed Los Angeles-based author Davida Siwisa James. This fascinating book

WNBA's Star-Studded Liberty off to Hot Start

By Tate Hutchinson Fresh off of a WNBA Finals appearance, the New York Liberty have continued their success so far in the 2024 season, remaining one of the league’s best teams. With the second-best record in the league (9-2) and on

East Harlem Hoops

by Sebastian Castro East Harlem Hoops gives Harlem a safe space for community members to play basketball and seek resources and guidance. The program was founded in 2009 by Stephen Mayes and Canraba Rogers-Wright and is run by the Salvation Army.

Dr. Helene Gayle: How Spelman College's President Serves as a Leader in the HBCU Community

by Sebastian Castro Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were created after the Civil War to provide a space for African Americans to receive higher education. At that point in time, the majority of institutions were still segregated and denied African

Visions of the Future: Valedictorian Speeches from the Nation's Top HBCUs

Spelman Alum Chandler Nutall: HBCUs from a Student's Perspective by Sebastian Castro https://www.youtube.com/live/07TMhPtxh08?si=AAPZ6xmKmQBdU228&t=6405 Graduation Speech from Spelman 2023 Valedictorian Chandler Nutall Chandler Nutall was one of four valedictorians in the Spelman College Class of 2023. She graduated summa cum laude and is currently a

Op-Ed: The Concept of “Timshel” in Turkish Politics

Emine Ece Orkun, American Uni. LLM “The word timshel—‘Thou mayest’— that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is open. That throws it right back on a man. For if ‘Thou

Knicks Suffer Tough Elimination Amidst Injuries

By Tate Hutchinson After taking a 3-2 series lead, the injury-battered Knicks dropped the last two games of the series to end their season and playoff run with another disappointing second-round exit. After an electric first-round victory against Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia

Knicks Push Pacers to the Brink at MSG

By Tate Hutchinson After the Pacers took care of business, confidently winning their two games in Indiana, the Knicks needed to regain stability in the now-tied series at MSG on Tuesday. And now down two starters and two key backups due

Battered Knicks Take 2-0 Series Lead at MSG

By Tate Hutchinson With the Knicks holding on to a tight two-point lead after the first quarter, New York fans were concerned to see Jalen Brunson not on the bench or in the game. As the Pacers inched back into the

The Rise of BRICS, And How to Get Skin in the Game

By The Harlem Times Staff BRICS, the economic block comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (among others), has been making waves in the global economy in recent years. The group represents a significant portion of the world's population and

Top Ten Reasons why you Should Attend an HBCU

AKA. America's Hidden "Ivies" By The Harlem Times Staff Historically Black Colleges or University (HBCU) can be a uniquely empowering experience for students, offering a range of benefits that extend beyond education. Here are the top ten reasons why your child should

Montell Jordan announced as Alcorn State’s Commencement speaker

Lorman, Miss., May 03, 2024 — Alcorn State University announces Grammy Award-winning artist Montell Jordan as its Spring 2024 Commencement speaker. Two ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 11, in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex. The first ceremony

Knicks in Six: Historic Series from Jalen Brunson Leads New York to Victory

New York Knicks dispatch Philadelphia 76ers, 4-2, In a Hard-Fought First-Round Series by Tate Hutchinson In Game 5 on Tuesday, the Knicks’ Miles McBride hit a clutch jumper to take a strong 96-90 lead with 29 seconds left in the fourth quarter,

Black small business owners more optimistic, ready for growth in 2024

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Despite continuing concerns about inflation and economic uncertainty, Black small business owners are more optimistic about 2024 compared to small business owners overall, according to JPMorgan Chase’s 2024 Business Leaders Outlook survey. Optimism this year starts

Black Public Media Awards $610,000 to Film and Immersive Media Projects

Celebrated filmmaker Sam Pollard was presented BPM’s Trailblazer Award at PitchBLACK Awards NEW YORK (April 26, 2024) — Black Public Media (BPM) awarded a total of $610,000 to film and immersive projects and creatives at its seventh PitchBLACK Forum — the largest pitch competition for

Fearless Knicks Lock in Best Finish Since 2013

by Tate Hutchinson On the morning of April 14, the NBA standings entering the 82nd and final regular season game could not have been more in flux. With only five out of twenty postseason seeds in place, both conferences could shake

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the Pentagon

SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LLOYD J. AUSTIN III: Mr. Prime Minister, thanks for being here. It's great to be able to host you at the Pentagon. It's important that we're meeting today. The United States has demonstrated once again in recent

Is it Time to Consider Bitcoin as a Savings Option?

by THT Staff In today's digital age, there are more options than ever before when it comes to saving and investing money. Traditional savings accounts and investment portfolios have long been the go-to choices for individuals looking to grow their wealth

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Easy, Safe, and for Everyone: The Essentials of Opening a Bank Account

There are many reasons for opening a bank account. From depositing a check to making a transfer, working with a bank makes it seamless to manage your money in a safe way. Opening up a bank account also makes it easier

Op-Ed: Local Elections in Türkiye

by Prof. Fahrettin AltunDirector of Communications, Nation of Türkiye Fair, transparent, and regular elections are the most fundamental components of modern democracies. In democratic systems, it is fundamental that the authority and power of those in power be derived from the

Omar and Crystle: Has Hollywood Found Its New Favorite Couple?

Taking the Television and Film Industries by Storm…Together A Page Seven article by Ava Medina Photo Credit: Mood Photography and Video Don't Believe the Hype...You Can Have it All Hollywood’s new ‘It’ couple exchanged vows on Nov 5, 2023, in a lavish oceanfront

Page Seven: Issa Rae

From Film and Television to Business to Branding, She Always Advocates for Us by Ava Medina Photo Credit: Kanya Iwana Unapologetically Black and Certainly Beautiful...Issa Rae Knows What We Want I was sitting with a friend in the View Park/Windsor Hills community of South

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Op-Ed: The Concept of “Timshel” in Turkish Politics

Emine Ece Orkun, American Uni. LLM “The word timshel—‘Thou mayest’— that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is...

The Rise of BRICS, And How to Get Skin in the Game

By The Harlem Times Staff BRICS, the economic block comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (among others), has been making waves in the global economy in recent...

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the Pentagon

SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LLOYD J. AUSTIN III: Mr. Prime Minister, thanks for being here. It’s great to be able to host you at the Pentagon. It’s important that we’re...

On the Life of Henry Kissinger – R.I.P.

by Daniel Rose With the passing of Henry Kissinger, the United States has lost the important voice of our controversial but unequivocal spokesman for hard-nosed, pragmatic, self-interested international relations...

Social Security – Nightmares vs. Daydreams

by Daniel Rose The federal programs collectively known as Social Security represent one of our government’s largest expenditures (some 5% of our GDP) and constitute the major source of...

Recognizing the Beast: France’s Sustained Black Codes

Op-Ed by Dr. Dòwòti Désir Recognizing the Beast: France’s Sustained Black Codes By Dr. Dòwòti Désir As the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent 2015-2024, whose...

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The Rise of the “Bright Stars”: Inside the Underdog South Sudan Olympic Basketball Team

By Ryan Yablonski Last week, South Sudan put the basketball world on notice as the 43-point underdog took USA’s Hall of Fame-level Olympic team by surprise, dominating most of...

Ronnie Oliva: The Importance of Adoption

by Ryan Yablonski From a young age, Ronnie Oliva knew she wanted to be a mother. A Brooklyn child herself, she was raised by a widowed mother and guided by the example of wise mentors...

Celebrating Bianca Pitman: Pioneer in Women’s Health

by Jade Coley Women’s Health Advocate, Sacred Womb Healer, Birth Doula, Podcaster, Yoni Steam Facilitator, and new mommy, Bianca Pitman has launched a new product from her Be You...

The Spectacular Liberty, Representing NYC On and Off the Court

by Tate Hutchinson RISING TO THE TOP With the top record in the WNBA and the star power to put them on a championship pace, the New York Liberty...

Building a Path to Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Homeownership has long been a symbol of the American dream. Our homes often represent far more than just shelter – they’re central to family life and building strong communities....

NYC’s Top Ten HS Ballers: Student-Athlete Amerie Santana

by Sebastian Castro Amerie Santana is one of New York City’s Top Ten High School Ballers. Amerie is a born-and-raised Brooklyn local attending Summit Academy, where she plays on...

Building Relationships Through Basketball: Interview with Coach Mel

Team USA’s Ionescu, Stewart Leading New York Liberty to 7-Game Win Streak

By Tate Hutchinson On Saturday morning, the Team USA Women’s Basketball roster was announced for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, with New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and guard...

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Op-Ed: The Concept of “Timshel” in Turkish Politics

The Rise of BRICS, And How to Get Skin in the Game

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the Pentagon

On the Life of Henry Kissinger – R.I.P.

Social Security – Nightmares vs. Daydreams

Recognizing the Beast: France’s Sustained Black Codes

NEWS

The Rise of the “Bright Stars”: Inside the Underdog South Sudan Olympic Basketball Team

Ronnie Oliva: The Importance of Adoption

Celebrating Bianca Pitman: Pioneer in Women’s Health

Building a Path to Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

NYC’s Top Ten HS Ballers: Student-Athlete Amerie Santana

Building Relationships Through Basketball: Interview with Coach Mel

Team USA’s Ionescu, Stewart Leading New York Liberty to 7-Game Win Streak

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Ronnie Oliva: The Importance of Adoption

NYC’s Top Ten HS Ballers: Student-Athlete Amerie Santana

Building Relationships Through Basketball: Interview with Coach Mel

Team USA’s Ionescu, Stewart Leading New York Liberty to 7-Game Win Streak

Discover the Hidden Gems of Harlem: A Journey Through Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill

WNBA’s Star-Studded Liberty off to Hot Start

East Harlem Hoops

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