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JPMorgan Chase Hosts Event with Nigel Sylvester Foundation in Harlem

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

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Spirit and Endurance Through the Eyes of the Running Raven

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.

BRICS 2023 Summit: Influential Global Players Seeking Expansion

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,

A Decade of Dedication: Seaside Semper Five Marks 10 Years of Racing for Our Military Heroes

Join Thousands in Raising Funds for Marine Raider Foundation and Honor Gold Star Families © Frank's Fotos 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

JPMorgan Chase's The Fellowship Initiative: Assisting Achievement of Young Minds

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

Interview with Michael Johnson, President & Chief Executive Officer at Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF)

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

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Ghanaian Hip-Hop Hits New York!

Michael Owusu Addo (born 10 July 1988) known professionally as Sarkodie (/sɑːrˈkɔːdiɛ/), is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Tema. His contributions to the Ghanaian music industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the Vodafone Ghana Music Award for "Artiste of the Decade". He was announced the first winner of BET's

Affirmative Action Today

By Daniel Rose The U.S. Supreme Court decision announced on June 29, 2023 – declaring academic determinations based on skin color to be unconstitutional – ended a half-century of ‘affirmative action’ that has had profound impacts on American life. The current

Nuggets Claim First Championship Behind Superstar Nikola Jokić: How Did They Get There?

by Tate Hutchinson Since their merger to the NBA in 1976, the Denver Nuggets had never reached the pinnacle of NBA success, with no NBA Finals appearances in their franchise’s history. Denver was a frequent playoff contender in the 1980s led

Black Minds Matter: How One Woman is Leading the Charge for School Change

by Ryan Yablonski Denisha Allen's journey from a troubled student to a master’s degree graduate and leader in education reform is a model of the American Dream. Born in a poor neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, Denisha's early experience with public schools

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Celebrating 30 Years of Brilliance: The Genius Gala Honors Visionaries at the Liberty Science Center on May 22, 2023

by Shahram Dabiri The 30th Liberty Science Genius Gala, expertly hosted and managed by Paul Hoffman, was a spectacular event that brought together esteemed scientists, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world in one place for one amazing evening. The event not

Building to Greatness: Previewing the Knicks' Eventful Off-Season

by Tate Hutchinson The Knicks battle the Heat in the 2023 Eastern Conference Semifinals After the Knicks were eliminated by the eventual finalist Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, fans hoping for their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000 were

Jazz Foundation of America Presents Free Concerts in June

Backroads Foundation: At the Doorstep of Those in Need

by Ryan Yablonski When COVID slowed his construction business down in 2021, Solomon took a step back from work and took a moment to reflect. Then war broke out in Ukraine and his lifelong flame of altruism was reignited. After serving

NBA Finals Preview: An Unexpected Yet Exciting Matchup

by Tate Hutchinson The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat took far different paths to reaching the 2023 NBA Finals, making this year’s NBA Finals matchup one of the most intriguing in the past decade. Denver’s season has been defined by their

The Passing of a True Legend: The Death of Tina Turner

by Rev. George Haigler, III On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Rock Icon and the “Queen and Rock and Roll” Tina Turner died peacefully in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, after a long illness, as reported by her representative. She was

Center for Comprehensive Health Practice opens new facility in East Harlem

by Derrel Jazz Johnson Keisha Sutton James, Deputy Borough President, Manhattan Gale Brewer, City Council Member - District 6 CCHP Ribbon Cutting 5.2.23 Politicians and other notables were on hand in East Harlem for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice

Jazz Foundation of America Presents: Free Concerts in May

Highlighting Local NYC Artists: WaterKolors Fine Art Gallery Fundraiser

PhotoBioAkili Buchannan is an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, lecturer, news commentator and educator with over 20 years’ experience in the world of media and telecommunications. He is currently Executive Director of HuemanWorks LLC. Barry Mason – 30 plus years

Odyssey of a Beautiful Mind: An Art Exhibition by Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo Okeke

Immersing himself in the beauty of art is Kanye’s way of rising above autism. The vibrant paintings of this multiple award-winning artist gives us a glimpse into his beautiful mind when he can’t express it in words. The youngest-ever recipient

Knicks Catch Fire in Clutch, Tie Up Series with Heat

by Tate Hutchinson NEW YORK, NY — Facing the prospect of going down 0-2 at home to the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks knew this was a must-win game. Miami’s Jimmy Butler was ruled out with an ankle sprain an

Knicks Fall Apart in Second Half, Drop Game 1 to Heat at Home

by Tate Hutchinson NEW YORK, NY — In front of a packed and energized home crowd at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks failed to secure a Game 1 win Sunday afternoon against the eighth-seeded Miami Heat. Strong defensive performances from the

The Team of Destiny? Knicks Team Effort Yielding Dominant Results

by Tate Hutchinson Photos from First Round Series vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Courtesy of MSG Media Partnership CLEVELAND, OH - After 10 years, the Knicks have finally made it out of the first round, and it seems like the stars are aligning towards

Harvard University Black Art Collective Celebrates the Photography of Chuck Stewart

The Black Arts Collective partnered with the estate of jazz photographer Chuck Stewart to unveil never before seen images of Black icons such as Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Nina Simone, James Baldwin, Aretha Franklin, Duke Ellington, etc. for an exhibition

Professional Highlight: Ronnie Oliva

https://sykesgc.com/services/ As public relations professionals look to navigate their clients through ever-changing, volatile and uncertain times, Sykes Global Communications has emerged throughout the years as a leading PR agency for today's complex, technologically expanding and extraordinarily challenging world. As founding principal and

The Fountain of Life Juice Cleanse

By Jasmin Kearse, Founder/CEO Fountain of Life Coaching Services, Juicin’ with Jazz Juice Bar Juice cleansing has become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to detoxify the body and improve overall health. A juice cleanse involves consuming only fresh

A Fresh Start: Center for Comprehensive Health Practice Celebrates New Location

by Derrel Jazz Johnson New York, NY — During the height of the pandemic, the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice (CCHP) received the news they would have to move after 30 years of operating their integrated health care services within Metropolitan

Remembering Harry Belafonte

by Ronnie Oliva Throughout my career, I had the great fortune of meeting and working with some of the most well-respected luminaries of our time, many of whom left an indelible mark on my life and career, but none as unforgettable

NY's Fabulous Five! Women Leading the Way

by Derrel Jazz Johnson In celebration of Women’s History Month, JPMorgan Chase put together an extraordinary panel of five fabulous women at a Chase branch in the heart of Harlem. The panel featured Harlem’s own born, bred, and buttered Melba Wilson,

Bearers of a Culture: Ruth D. Hunt

by Rev. Diahne Parsons Shown here, Hunt's stunning career as a top model, she graced the runway with Naomi Sims and Iman. She modeled for Bill Blass, Ann Cole of California and Calvin Klein. Rachel Robinson, Founder of the Jackie Robinson Foundation, shown with

POLITICAL STORIES

The Thrill of Victory Biden 2020

When the presumptive President-elect Joe Biden announced his candidacy 18 months ago, many Republicans felt that he was the most feared opponent out of the 23 Democrats who had...

The Ideal Candidate for 2020

We all want to support the ideal candidate for President, but that person never seems to be running. What we can do at this stage is to ponder the social...

Legalize Marijuana? Pros and Cons

Excessive use of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana can be devastatingly harmful—physically, socially, spiritually. If any easy, painless way could be found to banish them from the face of the...

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS DECISIVELY ENDORSES CHARLIE RANGEL FOR CONGRESS

Following Final Poll Showing Strong Lead Heading Into Final Days, Rangel Earns Major Newspaper Endorsement From The New York Daily News NYDN: Rangel Outclasses State Sen. Adriano Espaillat, In...

NEWS

JPMorgan Chase Hosts Event with Nigel Sylvester Foundation in Harlem

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...

Spirit and Endurance Through the Eyes of the Running Raven

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...

A Decade of Dedication: Seaside Semper Five Marks 10 Years of Racing for Our Military Heroes

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...

JPMorgan Chase’s The Fellowship Initiative: Assisting Achievement of Young Minds

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...

Interview with Michael Johnson, President & Chief Executive Officer at Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF)

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...

NEWS & POLITICS

POLITICAL STORIES

The Thrill of Victory Biden 2020

The Ideal Candidate for 2020

Legalize Marijuana? Pros and Cons

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS DECISIVELY ENDORSES CHARLIE RANGEL FOR CONGRESS

NEWS

JPMorgan Chase Hosts Event with Nigel Sylvester Foundation in Harlem

Spirit and Endurance Through the Eyes of the Running Raven

A Decade of Dedication: Seaside Semper Five Marks 10 Years of Racing for Our Military Heroes

JPMorgan Chase’s The Fellowship Initiative: Assisting Achievement of Young Minds

Interview with Michael Johnson, President & Chief Executive Officer at Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF)

METROPOLITIAN

JPMorgan Chase Hosts Event with Nigel Sylvester Foundation in Harlem

JPMorgan Chase’s The Fellowship Initiative: Assisting Achievement of Young Minds

Interview with Michael Johnson, President & Chief Executive Officer at Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF)

Ghanaian Hip-Hop Hits New York!

Black Minds Matter: How One Woman is Leading the Charge for School Change

Celebrating 30 Years of Brilliance: The Genius Gala Honors Visionaries at the Liberty Science Center on May 22, 2023

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