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Kamala Harris gives nod to possible 2028 presidential run; says she ‘might’ do it again
Kamala Harris told Rev. Al Sharpton at the National Action Network Convention that she is…
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Aaliyah Guillory Nickens is making a difference for young people in Harlem and everywhere else
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Advocates call for Mamdani to commit to abolishing the NYPD gang database
Organizers against the NYPD’s Criminal Group Database fear Mayor Zohran Mamdani may soften his stance…
The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation
Mason Temple, a church in Memphis where the Rev. Martin…
High hopes for HOPE: Hochul’s new gun violence prevention program offers $5 million toward citywide efforts
Gov. Kathy Hochul promised up to $1 million per borough…
Former Assemblyman Michael Blake calls for more NYCHA funding as he challenges Torres in primary
Former Bronx Assemblymember Michael Blake calls for more funding for…
Rev. Al Sharpton says killing of Brooklyn toddler is a ‘wake up call’
Mourners packed a funeral home in Bed-Stuy on April 14…
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SPORTS
Is the new Muhammad Ali legislation worse for boxing?
Once in a while, some brainiac figures they have to save boxing, improve boxing, and maybe just cheat boxing. It’s…
Iconic Paralympian Tatyana McFadden wins AAU Sullivan Award
Before the winner of this year’s AAU Sullivan Award was…
UConn’s Azzi Fudd headlines the 2026 WNBA Draft
It was a hectic few weeks for the WNBA leading…
For the Brooklyn Nets, NBA Draft lottery is the next big date
The Brooklyn Nets season ended on Sunday with a loss…
Knicks’ quest for title must first go through the Hawks
Ironically, the Knicks haven’t played in the finals since 1999,…
Art & Entertainment
Dance Theatre of Harlem’s ‘Firebird’ rises like a phoenix
Dance Theatre of Harlem’s iconic “Firebird” ballet has now landed in New York where it promises to light up New…
“Dog Day Afternoon” has a new, hilarious approach
This production is jam-packed with humor, something that you don’t…
“Becky Shaw” is a funny, feisty, revival full of human dysfunction
The revival of “Becky Shaw” demonstrates human dysfunction in its…
Why the latest August Wilson play ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ is a must-see
I do hope you will make time to see “Joe Turner’s…
film/tv
‘You, Me & Tuscany’ serves up some fun, rom-com vibes
She loves him. She loves him not. He loves her.…
Collaboration and community are key for actress, writer, and director Danielle Nicolet
When the crime thriller “Long Time Listener” premieres on April…
At the Governors Ball, the Oscars receive their final names
Inside the Governors Ball, the Oscars are not finished. The…
theater
‘CATS: The Jellicle Ball’ will have you purring with pleasure
“CATS: The Jellicle Ball” will have everyone purrrfectly satisfied. It’s…
‘Spread’ at INTAR covered a lot of emotional ground
“Spread,” a production created by a very relevant playwright Jesus…
Broadway star James Monroe Iglehart talks ‘& Juliet,’ representation, and second chances
Broadway actor James Monroe Iglehart, who currently stars as Lance…
music
Rapper and DJ Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68
Afrika Bambaataa, the influential rapper and DJ credited with shaping…
From New Orleans to NYC: Jazz Generations Initiative connects community
The Jazz Generations Initiative, a new Mellon Foundation-funded organization, is…
‘The Millennium ‘Boys 4 Life Tour’ brings BK nostalgia takeover
“The Millennium Tour Presents: The Boys 4 Life Tour” recently…
AmNews Food
Talking SCHOP! Black food, an interdisciplinary experience
For me, food continues to be a great connector in…
Talking SCHOP! Coqodaq: Nuggs & Buckets
The benefits of having dined at Coqodaq (pronounced co-co-dack) are…
Talking SCHOP! Let Me Find Out …
With three locations mostly in midtown Manhattan, Ongi is an…
Black History
Lesser-known luminaries of Harlem: Bertha Lee Cotton and Emma Lee Layton: ‘Real Housewives’ of the Harlem Renaissance
Sisters Bertha Lee Cotton and Emma Lee Layton inspired Countee…
Education
Amid ‘massive shortfall’ of school safety officers, NYPD deploys assistant agents as young as 18
The Police Department has deployed 114 assistant school safety agents…
health
Closing the Gap: Local leaders tackle Black maternal health crisis
In an effort to raise awareness, the heads of health…
Religion
‘Spend in the Black’ turns faith into economic power
Faith leaders have taken a leading role, framing economic engagement…
