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OP-ED: Dr. Jason Arday, a remarkable life cut short in midst of dubious accusations
Dr. Jason Arday’s remarkable life was cut short amid dubious accusations that shadowed his legacy.
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Ecologist Cynthia Malone and her crusade to decolonize science
As a kid growing up in Bushwick, Brooklyn Cynthia Malone was fascinated with monkeys, apes,…
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NEWS
AI’s data center boom keeps finding Black communities
AI’s data center boom keeps finding Black communities in its path for expansion and development.
Legal deadline to close Rikers Island reaching one-year countdown
Monday marks one year from the August 31, 2027 deadline…
Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet
A Texas judge denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony…
NYS takes on ICE with $7.25M toward legal services for unaccompanied minors
Immigrant children who arrive in the United States alone —…
Douglass Houses hit with significant outage
NYCHA’s Frederick Douglass Houses on the Upper West Side faced…
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
As athletes leverage the system, major college sports are a cauldron of litigation
Major college sports face unprecedented litigation as athletes leverage the system to protect their interests.
Geno Auriemma gets personal about UConn tenure in Apple TV doc
University of Connecticut Huskies women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma…
Bryce Henry earns KO at BKFC Fight Night: Mohegan Sun
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s (BKFC) Fight Night: Mohegan Sun saw…
Lawrencia Moten adds new elements to her broadcasting resume
On Sept. 19, Lawrencia Moten returns to the air for…
Starr Andrews’ figure skating journey chronicled in new documentary short
Director Jasper Soloff’s short documentary, “They Call Me… Starr Andrews,”…
Art & Entertainment
From the stage to the screen, Poster House puts together a nearly lost narrative of Black performance
Poster House puts together a nearly lost narrative of Black performance across stage and screen.
This week: Charlie Parker Jazz Fest, Village Vanguard, NEA posthumous recognition?
Charlie Parker Jazz Fest highlights this week’s live music scene…
New York artist A.K. Lovelace builds future creative generations at Harlem School of the Arts
Harlem School of the Arts nurtures emerging creative talent under…
‘The House of the Negro Insane’ places needed spotlight on mistreatment of Black people in this country
The Negro Ensemble Company has been known for doing this…
film/tv
Bearing witness without judgement: Gordon Parks and the humanistic view
Gordon Parks embodied a humanistic view that allowed him to…
Cuba’s Gloria Rolando is making a film about the Buffalo Soldiers. She needs our help
Filmmaker Gloria Rolando highlights the history of Black U.S. soldiers…
‘Michael’ biopic hits $1 billion at box office, breaking several records along the way
“Michael,” the Lionsgate biopic about the late, great singer/songwriter, surpassed…
theater
‘Paranormal Activity’ is the best scare on Broadway
“Paranormal Activity,” playing at the August Wilson Theatre on W…
REPORTS: ‘Dreamgirls’ revival will not open on Broadway in Fall 2026
A report says the ‘Dreamgirls’ Broadway revival is delayed beyond…
‘An American Daughter’ screams the double standard and media impact in our society
“An American Daughter” is playing at the Irene Diamond Stage…
music
Spike Lee to resurrect Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson dance party at Fort Greene Park
Spike Lee to resurrect Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson dance party…
Nate Smith reflects on first year as Artistic Director at iconic Newport Jazz Festival
Nate Smith reflects on his first year as Artistic Director…
J. Cole’s NYC homecoming declares his ‘Fall-Off’ more distant than expected
J. Cole’s NYC homecoming performance suggests his ‘fall-off’ concerns may…
AmNews Food
The Watermelon Carpaccio recipe: A Harlem Week promise, finally kept
The Watermelon Carpaccio recipe delivers on a Harlem Week promise.…
Dinner in Harlem plants seeds for community to grow in East Harlem
A dinner in Harlem plants seeds for community to grow…
Reverence Phoenix: Expanding Harlem hospitality at Unity Market
Reverence Phoenix is expanding Harlem hospitality at Unity Market with…
Black History
The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro by Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech challenges American freedom by exposing the…
Education
Sen. Kevin Parker hosts 19th Annual Harvest Fest in Brooklyn
More than 1,000 Brooklyn residents gathered at Paerdegat Park on…
health
OP-ED: Why culturally responsive mental health care matters
Culturally responsive mental health care matters for effective treatment and…
Religion
Pope Leo finally addresses slavery and his Black Ancestry
Since his election last year, Pope Leo XIV has sidestepped…
