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Freeing Mutulu: Clock ticks for compassionate release of 2Pac’s dying political prisoner stepfather
Given six months to live, political prisoner Mutulu Shakur might die in prison because authorities…
Black New Yorker
The Honorable Patricia Williams: Advocate, traveler, retiree, model, & musician
Patricia Williams, mother of Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, is a well known community activist in…
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‘Self-professed’ white supremacist gets jail for Jan. 6 riot
A Maryland man described by the FBI as a “self-professed” white supremacist was sentenced on…
NBA diversity study finds job gains by minorities, women
A diversity report found the NBA posting nearly across-the-board gains in hiring of minorities and…
Evictions spiking as assistance, protections disappear
Eviction filings nationwide have steadily risen in recent months and are approaching or exceeding pre-pandemic…
8 minority jail officers settle suit over guarding Chauvin
Eight minority corrections officers who were working at the jail where a former Minneapolis police…
Pulse oximeters and the fight for racial equity
If you already have a pulse oximeter at home, it is vital that you take…
News
Grand jury declines to indict woman in Emmett Till killing
A Mississippi grand jury has declined to indict the white…
Marine general takes over Africa Command, sees challenges
Marine Gen. Michael Langley took over as the top U.S.…
Town honors Ahmaud Arbery day after end of hate crimes case
A crowd of dozens chanted on a sweltering street corner…
Father, son get life for hate crime in Ahmaud Arbery’s death
Months after they were sentenced to life in prison for…
Bill Russell, a superior athlete and civil rights activist
Bill Russell had more rings than he had fingers, and a cluster of awards to fill the walls of his entire house. But awards and statistics tell only a portion of this NBA Hall of Famer, who died peacefully Sunday, according to a statement from his family. He was 88.
SPORTS
Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to retirement
Saying “the countdown has begun,” 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced Tuesday she…
Serena Williams says she is ‘evolving away from tennis’
Serena Williams says she is ready to step away from tennis…
The late Buck O’Neil finally recognized as a Hall of Fame figure
John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil was much more than a Negro…
Jackie Robinson Museum opens after 14 years of planning
Rachel Robinson, who turned 100 on July 19, watched the half-hour…
Art & Entertainment
Nichelle Nichols, the first lady of Deep Space, dead at 89
Nichelle Nichols, who died of natural causes July 30, at 89, was a consummate actor and that as Lt. Nyota…
Jordan Peele did the damn thing with ‘Nope’
I don’t want to hear anyone say “I don’t like…
B’way’s ‘Phantom’ has two Black leads thru Aug. 1
Right now, the longest running show in Broadway history, “Phantom…
KnowYourNumb3rs July 21-27, 2022
Make a wish: there is pressure on to strike while…
film/tv
Comedian, ‘Black-ish’ writer Jak Knight dies at 28
It has been confirmed by his family, that the 28-year-old,…
‘The Bear’ now on Hulu—we dare you not to fall in love with this show!
“The Bear,” starring “Shameless” star Jeremy Allen White, takes the…
New ‘Minions’ film is silly fun
“Minions: The Rise of Gru”—the fifth movie in the “Despicable…
theater
Theatre World Awards honors exceptional debuts on and off B’way
At the 76th annual Theatre World Awards half of the…
Calvin Royal III to dance lead in ABT’s Swan Lake and Romeo & Juliet
Calvin Royal III, the third African American ballet dancer to…
‘Beetlejuice’ is a hauntingly amazing delight!
“Beetlejuice” is back on Broadway and it’s as funny as…
music
Oldest Black musicians’ org celebrates 100th year
The New Amsterdam Musical Association (NAMA), founded in 1904 and…
Legendary Black rock band The Veldt embark on headlining tour
The Chavis brothers have already been on a nearly 30-year…
Drake releases new dance album, ‘Honestly, Nevermind’
After a decade-plus long reign in the global pop music…
AmNews Food
Chef-worthy Summer Classics
Celebrating summer with sizzling meals starts with tender, juicy cuts…
Caprese salads bring summer tomatoes front and center
When tomatoes are in peak season, I frequently make them…
Sweet ideas for celebrating parents all year round
Regardless of the occasion, any excuse to celebrate moms and…
Black History
Sister Patricia Marie Williams
In 2015, journalist Benjamin Parkin of The Africa Paper published…
Education
It’s Back-to-School Time. Here’s What Teachers Need
This time of year, social media feeds are flooded with…
health
Gaps in New York State Constitution protected classes exposed by abortion rights bill
As New York lawmakers move to shield abortion access, a…
Religion
Motown songwriting legend Lamont Dozier dies at 81
Lamont Dozier, who counted among the iconic songwriting trio of…
