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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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Larry Nickens talks Harlem brand and youth development org
Larry Nickens and his daughter Aaliyah are all about empowering the Harlem community and beyond…
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NEWS
NAACP NY to launch Freedom Schools in Brooklyn starting April 18
The NAACP New York State Conference has announced that it will run a modern version…
Correction officer found guilty of manslaughter in prison beating death of Messiah Nantwi
An Oneida County jury convicted former correction officer Jonah Levi…
Bronx charter school takes state chess championship in grand fashion
A chess team from The Rosalyn Yalow Charter School in…
Black astronaut pilots Artemis II farther than any human has traveled in moonshot mission; gives hopeful message
HOUSTON (AP) — With the moon now filling their windows,…
Nonprofit applications open for up to $200K in state cannabis reinvestment grants
The New York State OCM wants nonprofits in Black and…
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
NYC basketball community celebrates the life of Kenny Jones
On March 27, the basketball community celebrated the homegoing of Kenny Jones, whose legacy is cemented in the history of…
Deontay Wilder defeats Derek Chisora in London clash
40-year-old former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder defeated 42-year-old Derek Chisora…
New York Sirens triumph in MSG debut
This past Saturday night, 18,006 fans filled the “World’s Most…
Joshua Whiteside emerges with a win in BKFC debut
Welterweight Joshua Whiteside was seconds away from getting knocked down…
Columbia women’s hoops reigned supreme at the WBIT
It was not the postseason that Columbia University women’s basketball…
Art & Entertainment
Melvin Edwards, acclaimed sculptor, joins the ancestors
Sculptor Melvin Edwards, whose works in steel went beyond abstraction, died on March 30 at his home in Baltimore.
Talking SCHOP! Coqodaq: Nuggs & Buckets
The benefits of having dined at Coqodaq (pronounced co-co-dack) are…
Two Voices, One Harlem: examining the soul and intimate life of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois
The other night was a stand-out occasion when Save Harlem…
Proving doubters wrong: Michael Cummings, picturing parity
Monday night at the Swann Fine Art Gallery, Harlem artist…
film/tv
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…
Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history with Oscar win for Cinematography on ‘Sinners’
At the 98th Academy Awards, Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history.…
theater
‘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…
Director Lili-Anne Brown talks bringing ‘The Wild Party’ to the New York City Center stage
You only have until March 29 to experience “The Wild…
music
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…
Mádé Kuti makes NYC debut, discusses afrobeats, grandfather Fela, and more
MádéKuti, son of composer Femi Kuti and grandson of…
AmNews Food
Talking SCHOP! Let Me Find Out …
With three locations mostly in midtown Manhattan, Ongi is an…
Talking SCHOP! Back Outside Finding Eats
Bar Manje is a reflection of his West Indian roots…
Indulge the senses with these flavorful chicken skewers
This recipe was inspired by my time growing up in…
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
HBCU attendance may be linked to Black alumni brain health
Middle-aged and aging alumni of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges…
Religion
Remembering radio griot Bob Law, a fearless voice for the people
When I heard that Bob Law had joined the ancestors…
