News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
| By Lorie A. L. Nicholas | Did you know that approximately 40% of people experience financial loss due to procrastination (Gura, 2008)? Think about it. How many times have you said, or heard someone you know say that they are going to get around to paying their bills before the deadline, or they are
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| By Shea Zephir | Blacks are still the largest racial minority in the US to date. They are the driving force of pop culture, the leaders of mainstream culture, and the key influencers of major global brands. The 2013 Nielsen African-American consumer report reveals that black consumerism is expected to increase from $1 trillion
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| Julie J. Wiggins | Many of you naturalistas are tied between whether you should use all natural (organic) products, not-so-natural (commercial/chemical) products, or just make you own (D.I.Y) products for your hair. Some of you rave about the benefits of organic products, but are these sometimes costly products really worth ditching their less expensive
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“The Harlem Times interviews leading insurers on the most dramatic social program since the New Deal” Much ado is being made about the Federal government’s enrollment system debacle. The politicos are appalled, Congressional members, those in support of and opposed to the regulation, are in a feeding frenzy and the media has delivered “sentinel-like” commentary
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As part of our continuing effort, The Harlem Times will profile exceptional young people from all over the nation. The goal is to showcase academics, career choices, and the individual characters of some of the finest men and women of this present generation. In this edition we feature Lauren & Victoria Coaxum, ages 18 and
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| By Jason Leach | With the exception of 2007 and 2011 the Giants have had collapses in the second half of the season that cost them a shot at the playoffs. This season after a 0-6 start, the Giants are making a second half surge that has them a game and a half out of first
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Starting in October of 2013, The Harlem Times will profile exceptional young people from all over the nation. The goal is to showcase academics, career choices, and the individual characters of some of the finest men and women of this present generation. We start with David Stewart, a young man who believes he was called
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“Where can I find the best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia?” When I moved to Philadelphia a number of years ago, there were some foods that were intrinsically Philadelphian…the soft pretzel, a Tastycake, a Frank’s Soda or an Ortlieb’s Beer …all of these treats were from Philly, and they defined the soul of a town whose tastes
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By Leah P. Hollis, Ed.D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the home of brotherly love and sisterly affection, was the proud host of The Black Doctoral Network Inaugural National Conference October 3 through October 5 2013, at the Double Tree Hotel. This hallmark event was led by Dr. Maurice Green, Executive Director at the International Black Doctoral Network
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By Cindy Morris In July, Cherry Hill welcomed Sweet Jonz Dessert Café, a uniquely different bake goods establishment for the area. Shani Saunders, Owner and Pastry Chef, is both savvy and sassy with her inventive creations. Clearly a boutique bakery, Ms. Saunders insists on French butter, organic fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheese and other high-end
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