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Not enough Black men in judicial positions impacts justice, judges say
A pervasive issue in New York’s criminal justice system is the underrepresentation of Black men…
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Larry Nickens talks Harlem brand and youth development org
Larry Nickens and his daughter Aaliyah are all about empowering the Harlem community and beyond…
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NEWS
Black-led nonprofits didn’t see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020’s racial reckoning
New research released Tuesday shows that such financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits were short-lived,…
Bronx charter school takes state chess championship in grand fashion
A chess team from The Rosalyn Yalow Charter School in…
Black astronaut pilots Artemis II farther than any human has traveled in moonshot mission; gives hopeful message
HOUSTON (AP) — With the moon now filling their windows,…
NYC archives detail the last days of George Rex, the city’s ‘last slave’
Archival records have revealed some interesting history about an enslaved…
In New York, faith-based groups prepare for ICE pushing farther into city
The current opposition to President Donald Trump’s wielding of U.S.…
Word In Black, conceived by AmNews Publisher Elinor R. Tatum, with 10 other Black publishers nationwide, promises to confront inequities, elevate solutions and amplify the Black experience.
SPORTS
NYC basketball community celebrates the life of Kenny Jones
On March 27, the basketball community celebrated the homegoing of Kenny Jones, whose legacy is cemented in the history of…
Deontay Wilder defeats Derek Chisora in London clash
40-year-old former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder defeated 42-year-old Derek Chisora…
New York Sirens triumph in MSG debut
This past Saturday night, 18,006 fans filled the “World’s Most…
Joshua Whiteside emerges with a win in BKFC debut
Welterweight Joshua Whiteside was seconds away from getting knocked down…
Columbia women’s hoops reigned supreme at the WBIT
It was not the postseason that Columbia University women’s basketball…
Art & Entertainment
Melvin Edwards, acclaimed sculptor, joins the ancestors
Sculptor Melvin Edwards, whose works in steel went beyond abstraction, died on March 30 at his home in Baltimore.
Zendaya stirs up ‘The Drama’
“The Drama,” the new film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson,…
JAZZ NOTES: Randy Weston Centennial, Sistas’, Lulada Club
The centennial of pianist, NEA Jazz Master, composer, and arranger…
From New Orleans to NYC: Jazz Generations Initiative connects community
The Jazz Generations Initiative, a new Mellon Foundation-funded organization, is…
film/tv
Collaboration and community are key for actress, writer, and director Danielle Nicolet
When the crime thriller “Long Time Listener” premieres on April…
At the Governors Ball, the Oscars receive their final names
Inside the Governors Ball, the Oscars are not finished. The…
Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history with Oscar win for Cinematography on ‘Sinners’
At the 98th Academy Awards, Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history.…
theater
‘Spread’ at INTAR covered a lot of emotional ground
“Spread,” a production created by a very relevant playwright Jesus…
Director Lili-Anne Brown talks bringing ‘The Wild Party’ to the New York City Center stage
You only have until March 29 to experience “The Wild…
‘Cold War Choir Practice’ is quite a lot of fun!
There is a very funny time to be had at…
music
‘The Millennium ‘Boys 4 Life Tour’ brings BK nostalgia takeover
“The Millennium Tour Presents: The Boys 4 Life Tour” recently…
Mádé Kuti makes NYC debut, discusses afrobeats, grandfather Fela, and more
MádéKuti, son of composer Femi Kuti and grandson of…
Multi-talented Harlem resident finds balance and joy in song and on the ice
Alicia Hall Moran has created unique pieces, some of which…
AmNews Food
Talking SCHOP! Coqodaq: Nuggs & Buckets
The benefits of having dined at Coqodaq (pronounced co-co-dack) are…
Talking SCHOP! Let Me Find Out …
With three locations mostly in midtown Manhattan, Ongi is an…
Talking SCHOP! Back Outside Finding Eats
Bar Manje is a reflection of his West Indian roots…
Black History
Lesser-known luminaries of Harlem: Bertha Lee Cotton and Emma Lee Layton: ‘Real Housewives’ of the Harlem Renaissance
Sisters Bertha Lee Cotton and Emma Lee Layton inspired Countee…
Education
Amid ‘massive shortfall’ of school safety officers, NYPD deploys assistant agents as young as 18
The Police Department has deployed 114 assistant school safety agents…
health
Losing Health Coverage Due to Trump Cuts? Your Guide on ‘Essential Plan’ Changes
Nearly half a million people in New York State are…
Religion
‘Spend in the Black’ turns faith into economic power
Faith leaders have taken a leading role, framing economic engagement…
