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Johanna Fernández, Young Lords historian and prison abolitionist, makes her transition
Dr. Johanna Fernández, the Dominican American historian, prison abolitionist, and movement scholar, died on July…
Black New Yorker
Sister work: Turning an African market into a neighborhood cafe
For more than a decade, the storefront on 142nd Street near Malcolm X Blvd., in…
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NEWS
The Bronx Defenders end strike with tentative agreement after 11-day walkout
Members of The Bronx Defenders Union have returned to work. Management reached a tentative three-year…
NYC Council announces funding for tree canopy research to combat extreme heat
In an effort to combat extreme heat, particularly in vulnerable…
Larry Wilson in the lead chair: Why Levels Barbershop represents the best of Harlem
Levels Barbershop, known as a cultural institution in Harlem, is…
Reparations advocates link their work with Black August struggles
Advocates align reparations demands with Black August’s call to free…
Tenant groups show up to NYCHA annual public hearing to oppose draft plan
Tenant groups opposed NYCHA’s draft plan at the annual public…
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
Long Island native Sydney Taylor making history in the WNBA
Sydney Taylor from Long Island is making WNBA history as the most prolific scoring undrafted rookie.
Howard alumna Nicole Hutchison builds sports broadcasting career
Howard alumna Nicole Hutchison builds a successful sports broadcasting career…
Despite a loss to the Fever, the Liberty are trending upward
The Liberty are trending upward despite a loss to the…
The Protect College Sports Act remains unsettled as the Senate adjourns
Who exactly is going to save college sports? Is the…
The Jets and Giants look to rookies to help drive expected turnarounds
The Jets and Giants have been near the top of…
Art & Entertainment
Christian Cooper talks the magic of birding at 92 Street Y
New York-based science writer and famed bird enthusiast Christian Cooper was at the 92nd Street Y on July 12 to…
Bobby Brown, DJ Cassidy, Estelle rock the Hamptons for annual Apollo fundraiser
Bobby Brown, DJ Cassidy, and Estelle performed at the annual…
Tom Morello, Lauryn Hill, Mavis Staples, and more remind us that Black music is folk music
Folk music is largely undefined; it may mean different things…
AmNews jazz columnist Ron Scott honored at American Book Awards
Jazz columnist Ron Scott received recognition at the American Book…
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
‘Holy Ground’ theater doc documents the birth of a great and needed legacy
The documentary Holy Ground premieres at IBTF, honoring founder Larry…
International Black Theatre Fest is feast of theater, community, and rejuvenation of the soul
International Black Theatre Fest offers a feast of theater, community,…
‘The Whoopi Monologues’ brings humor and candid discussion in a brilliant production
The Whoopi Monologues brings humor and candid discussion in a…
music
The misrepresentation of Lauryn Hill: Debunking the ‘one album wonder’ stigma of a Living Legend Icon
Many so-called music fans have rubber-stamped the same dull rhetoric…
Chuck D discusses making of a hip hop anthem, touring in 2026, and celebrating Jay-Z
Chuck D discusses the making of a hip-hop anthem while…
Saxophonist George Coleman set standards at new midtown jazz club, the Pocket
Legendary saxophonist George Coleman set the standard at The Pocket,…
AmNews Food
Reverence Phoenix: Expanding Harlem hospitality at Unity Market
Reverence Phoenix is expanding Harlem hospitality at Unity Market with…
Harlem Summer Nights! Food. Music. Community. A Vibe!
Harlem Summer Nights brings food, music, and community together for…
Queens Night Market: One last chance to travel the world, $6 at a time
Queens Night Market offers one last chance to travel the…
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
Decline of Black students in NYC’s elite high schools sparks legislative debate
NYC Council members introduce new legislation to tackle systemic barriers…
health
As attacks rise, Nigerian doctors turn to self-defense
Doctors in Nigeria are trained to save lives, but rising…
Religion
Pope Leo finally addresses slavery and his Black Ancestry
Since his election last year, Pope Leo XIV has sidestepped…
