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A one-on-one with the legendary Ben Vereen about ‘The Gray House’
There is a selected group of actors who hold a special place in our hearts,…
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Could Conrad Blackburn be the next breakout Democratic Socialist candidate?
Public defender Conrad Blackburn looked to Harlem for heroes while growing up in Florida.
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NEWS
NYCHA tenant death during cold front sparks renewed housing heat outcry
NYCHA public housing are once again calling attention to long-standing issues with heating and faulty…
Black churches in Harlem, Brooklyn receive preservation grant money
Mount Morris Ascension Church in Harlem, Bethany Baptist Church in…
Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta…
Family Without Borders: Pew survey maps the depth of Black America’s kinship ties
Family, in Black America, has long stretched past the limits…
Leadership, legacy, and moving on: Dr. Joyce F. Brown discusses her time as president of Fashion Institute of Technology
In 1998, Dr. Joyce F. Brown became the first woman…
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
NBA old head Tom Hoover recalls days with Wilt, Malcolm X, and Richard Pryor
Tom Hoover was having a hard time battling Connie Hawkins, Roger Brown, and Jackie Jackson under the boards when a…
The streak is broken: Hunter upsets Brooklyn for the CUNY AC title
Brooklyn College Bulldogs dominated CUNY AC play all season in…
Justinna Boatwright reclaims her love of competitive basketball at KCC
There have been great wins and even a shot at…
The Nets’ inconsistent effort has them unable to manufacture wins
The Brooklyn Nets were the NBA’s youngest team entering this…
The Knicks take a measure of themselves against the NBA’s best
On Sunday afternoon at MSG and Tuesday night in Toronto,…
Art & Entertainment
The art of reinvention with Monique Coleman
Earlier this year, Monique Coleman was in high demand for interviews about the 20th anniversary of “High School Musical.”
‘The Other Place’ is stunningly captivating
Have you ever seen a production that just left you…
JAZZ NOTES: Intergenerational Women’s Affair at Dizzy’s & Rose Hall
March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The…
Give me liberty or give me denim
Denim Tears’ most recognizable pieces are their jeans and hoodies…
film/tv
Miles Caton talks working with the talented cast of ‘Sinners’
Miles Caton made his film debut in the Michael B.…
Figure Skating in Harlem to attend Emmy Awards after ‘Harlem Ice’ earns nom
Figure Skating in Harlem has been nominated for an Emmy…
As Oscar Voting starts Feb. 26, ‘Sinners leads Warner Bros.’ 30 nods into a BAFTA ‘N‑Word’ firestorm
Ryan Coogler’s dominance this season is not only creative but…
theater
André De Shields, LaChanze receive archival walk-through at Schomburg Center
André De Shields and LaChanze were welcomed for a private,…
‘The Porch on Windy Hill’ is profound production perfection
When you step into Urban Stages’ theater on W. 30th…
‘The Monsters’ is a smash hit!
Ngozi Anyanwu has created a smash hit with “The Monsters,”…
music
The Craft brings ‘elevated’ hip hop experience to BK rap legends Onyx
Rap group Onyx was joined by a host of past,…
Son of Saturn — ‘Sun Ra: Do the Impossible’
At best, any casual music consumer would find the avant-garde…
Questlove, the Roots bring the love to Brooklyn Bowl for V-Day
The Roots are having a Valentine’s Day performance this Saturday…
AmNews Food
Indulge the senses with these flavorful chicken skewers
This recipe was inspired by my time growing up in…
Vietnamese-style pork chops for a dynamite weeknight meal
If you find yourself craving a lighter yet flavorful meal…
Mouth-watering wings to help you serve the heat on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is coming up, these wings are the…
Black History
Sorority Spotlight on Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
In this edition of The Divine Nine News, we recognize…
Education
NYC reverses Upper West Side middle school closure after mom’s viral racist remark sparks outcry
NYC education officials have reversed plans to close an Upper…
health
US maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows
ewer U.S. women died around the time of childbirth in…
Religion
VIDEO: Memorial service for Dr. Gerald W. Deas
A memorial tribute service is being held for the late…
