Adams opposes housing plan for Flatbush African burial ground
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Hampton University band to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Hampton University Marching Force band will perform in the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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VIDEO: Rev. Jesse Jackson celebrates 80th birthday in NYC
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Memorial service in honor of Colin Powell set for Nov. 5
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The eviction moratorium that has protected tenants from evictions during the Covid19 pandemic was lifted…
Help Us Find Us: Families of Missing African Americans Say More Must be Done
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EXPLAINER: How jury selection works in Arbery slaying trial
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NYC requiring vaccine for cops, firefighters, city workers
New York City will require police officers, firefighters and other municipal workers to be vaccinated…
NFL, players agree to end ‘race-norming’ in $1B settlement
The NFL and lawyers for thousands of retired NFL players have reached an agreement to…
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The Jets and Zach Wilson’s education continues
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UConn women’s basketball center stage in the Big East
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Chi-town is Sky-town as Chicago wins its first WNBA Championship
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‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ is tremendous on B’way!
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Film at Lincoln Center holds 59th NY Film Fest Sept. 24-Oct. 10
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Amazon Studios’ ‘Cinderella’—a new twist on a very white classic fairytale
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Black choreographer makes history at New York City Ballet
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October 2021 Dance Calendar
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Colin Powell, Dr. Timuel Black and Risasi Dais have joined the ancestors
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