Articles

Black History Matters, Black Lives Matter, Democracy Matters

By Pat Stevenson It is because the United States is a Democracy that people of color have had the platform to fight for and win civil rights in this country. […]

PONDER THIS! Go Back and Get It

By Hazel Rosetta Smith January, the first month of the new year has passed on. The celebratory crystal ball dropped on Times Square announcing 2024. We made resolutions again to […]

MLK and Coretta Scott King’s Son, Dexter, Dies

By The Associated Press The late Dexter King Dexter Scott King, the younger son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, recently died after battling prostate […]

Herbs Are Natures’ Medicine:PART I – Remedies for Intestinal Discomforts

By Zakiyyah Whether you struggle with an occasional bout of acid reflux, the pains of IBS, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – all can cause extreme discomfort. The symptoms worsen […]

98 Years of Celebrating Black History Nationwide

By Erin Lewenauer The month of February kicks off with the bright splash of Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, an annual observance originating in the United […]

Balancing Our City’s Budget

By Mayor Eric Adams Our administration came into office with a clear mission: to protect public safety, revitalize our economy, and make all five boroughs more livable for the 8.3 […]

Mayor Adams Lays Out Vision In State Of The City Address

Mayor Eric Adams outlined a future-focused vision for working-class New Yorkers in his third State of the City address, delivered at Hostos Community College’s Hostos Center for the Arts & […]

Urbanology: Carter Woodson–The Father of Black History

By W.A. Rogers I am still surprised that a number of Black people, young and old, are not aware of the history of how Black History Month. I publish this […]

9 Signs Your Immune System Is In Trouble

By Karen Heslop There’s a lot of advice about boosting your immune system, but how do you even know when it’s in trouble? One way people usually identify that their […]

FINANCIAL FOCUS®How Can You Manage Student Loan Payments? By Tony Shaw– Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Harlem

If you have student loans, you likely received a “payment vacation” over the past few years due to legislation related to COVID-19. But if you’re like millions of other borrowers, […]



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