News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
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Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey on what voters told Washington, rebuilding Black wealth in Prince George’s County, safe streets and fair treatment, and what comes first for the new Congress.
New Voices: A Conversation with Congressman Glenn Ivey Read More »
State by state, the winners, the history-makers in both parties, and where they want to take the country, plus a word from the publisher on where Harlem and the Harlems of the world go from here.
Election 2026: A Nation Turns the Page Read More »
Winter weather and crowded airports? JPMorganChase and FROSCH by Chase Travel share four tips for a holiday staycation in New York City.
Photo: Silvana Montenegro From starting as an intern in São Paulo to becoming an executive in New York City, Silvana Montenegro—Global Head of the Office of Hispanics & Latinos for JPMorganChase—has built a nearly 29-year career shaped by perseverance, mentorship and purpose. In a sit down with Silvana, she shares how to navigate career pivots,
Tips from local Community Manager, Iliana Menesick Today’s students and young adults are true digital natives, having grown up online, learning to navigate digital spaces as a normal part of daily life. As they transition to college, they turn to digital platforms and social media for everything from apartment hunting and job searches to shopping,
Don’t let scammers crash back-to-school season Read More »
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 fitting image for a man who has built a career not on solitary ambition,
Miami’s Unspoken Prince: Real Estate with a Heart Read More »
A Q&A with local Home Lending Manager, Jacqueline Plaza 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 live – homeownership can help anchor families, support long-term financial stability and fuel local economic growth.
Your home is an investment –How to create generational wealth Read More »
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. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority (6-3)
President Trump Loses On Birthright Citizenship Read More »
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, life expectancy can differ by more than a decade, with predominantly Black
Closing the Healthcare Gap Requires Embracing Innovation Read More »
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 your monthly budget if you score a lower interest rate. And depending on the type of refinance you
Refinancing readiness and navigating the process in today’s market Read More »