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Pride: Joy and resistance at a crucial crossroads for Black America
As someone who served in both the Obama and Biden administrations, I have witnessed firsthand…
Black New Yorker
How Milton Washington is changing the world of fitness with a traditional African stool
Milton Washington’s fitness program has become a premier Harlem destination of fitness for people of…
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NEWS
NYC activists, marchers stand in solidarity with Black southern voters at rally
Local leaders showed up at Federal Plaza in solidarity with Black voters, especially those registered…
NYC mayor’s ‘Block by Block’ housing plan highlights NYCHA needs
The proposed “Block by Block” plan lays out a vision…
Manhattan D.A. Bragg continues gun violence prevention efforts with gun buyback event
New Yorkers can turn in their firearms for money on…
New York youths can find safe, affordable fun through new city portal
Sun’s out, fun’s in for young New Yorkers. Mayor Zohran…
How deed theft is defining Brooklyn assembly race
The spotlight on deed theft in Black and Latino communities…
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SPORTS
Ending a drought or building another dynasty
For the Knicks, winning the championship would commence one of New York City’s most fervent celebrations ever.
Former basketball star Natalija Marshall makes her mark in styling
The Christ the King graduate contemplated whether she would follow…
Wemby, a generational talent, tries to conquer Knicks
In the NBA, we have seen greatness come and go,…
O’Shaquie Foster retains WBC junior lightweight title
In a fight where the three judges’ opinions varied widely,…
Eugenia Mello illuminates NYC’s deep connection with the U.S. Open
With the U.S. Open less than two months away, the…
Art & Entertainment
‘Don’t live a jive-ass life’: Sonny Rollins, saxophone titan, dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the virtuoso who transformed the art of playing saxophone, died on May 25, quietly in his home in…
Ruben Santiago-Hudson is passionate about ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’
There is one actor on Broadway who always brings his…
Ailey’s BAM season centers inspiring power of the human spirit
A sure sign of summer is the Alvin Ailey American…
At Home in Harlem: In Midtown with Reggie Van Lee
Over a lifetime of collecting Black art, the principle Van…
film/tv
‘Forever, Amen’ exhibit shows how White Plains’ Black churches are holding on
“Forever, Amen” is related to her earlier work, “You’re From…
Sterling K. Brown gives exclusive one-on-one on his role in ‘Is God Is’
Sterling K. Brown spoke exclusively with the AmNews about his…
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ heats up after a lukewarm start
Whatever early apprehensions “Star Wars” movie fans may have with…
theater
Theater stars shine brightly on the Drama Desk Awards red carpet
It was an amazing evening on the Red Carpet…
‘An honor of a lifetime’ — Drama Desk winners shine at Town Hall
At the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which rewards excellence…
Tony noms announced — and Black stars are shining bright
Tony nominations are out and Black stars are shining brightly.…
music
Peabo Bryson, legendary R&B singer, dies at 75
Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson has died. Bryson “transitioned peacefully” surrounded…
5 things to know about Foster Sylvers
Foster Sylver, the singer best known from his hits with…
Miles Davis’ 100th birthday celebrated at Harlem’s Smoke Jazz Club
Jazz legends Eddie Henderson (trumpet) and Gary Bartz (saxophone) were…
AmNews Food
From PT to prix fixe: a Midtown lunch at Legasea
While waiting for the entrees — and after my Aperol…
Harlem’s Same Time Tomorrow brings coffee, community, and culture to Lenox Avenue
Same Time Tomorrow coffee shop is an instant vibe walking…
Birthday weekend in the Catskills: coffee, memories, and Morning Sunshine
We ordered coffees and shared their BEC. Coffee was on…
Black History
Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as U.S. remembers the American Revolution
LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Charlie Price says he didn’t learn…
Education
Trump’s Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students
For generations, the federal government enforced civil rights laws with…
health
Word in Black panel examines food justice and Black resilience
Word in Black – In the months since President Donald…
Religion
Assata Remembered
The community came together at Riverside Church on May 30…
