Editor’s Pick
Community urged to file objections to Navy Yard Clubhouse closing
The Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation, the not-for-profit that owns and operates the…
Black New Yorker
Barry Cooper on young men’s mental health and the B.R.O. Experience
Community organizer Barry Cooper, 41, has created the Brothers Redefining Opportunity (B.R.O.) Experience Foundation, a…
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Videos
3rd man charged in 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
A third man has been charged in the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay,…
News
Study finds over one quarter of US homeowners struggle with housing costs
A recent study conducted by the Chamber of Commerce, a product…
Ambassador Andrew Young Explains What Went Wrong with Voting and Civil Rights
Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young, a civil rights icon and…
NAACP Chair says he hopes Florida travel advisory leads to smart voting
NAACP Board of Directors Chair Leon Russell told NNPA Newswire…
As rising oceans threaten NYC, study documents another risk: The city is sinking
If rising oceans aren’t worry enough, add this to the…
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.
Jim Brown, a towering American figure, leaves an indelible complex legacy
Jim Brown was unapologetically Black.
SPORTS
The Nuggets head to the Finals while the Celtics hang on versus the Heat
A healthy and dynamic Jamal Murray has provided the supremely…
Historic Hinchliffe Negro Leagues stadium officially reopens
Last Friday in Paterson, New Jersey, political, community, entertainment, and…
Haney remains undefeated with controversial victory over Lomachenko
Devin Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) remained the undisputed and undefeated WBA…
Mets and Yankees reverse course and stack up wins
The Mets have found new life. On May 16, they…
Art & Entertainment
Celebrated South African choreographer fuses ballet and African dance
Dada Masilo, the South African choreographer-dancer whose re-imaginings of classical Western European ballets have captivated the international dance world, is…
‘The Little Mermaid’ makes box office splash with $95.5 million opening
“The Little Mermaid ” made moviegoers want to be under the…
Essay: A mega-fan’s appreciation for Tina Turner’s limitless energy and lessons of survival
When Tina Turner died at age 83, I found myself drifting…
Break out brunch favorites for spring celebrations
Deck your kitchen, dining room, or patio with bright decor…
film/tv
“The Little Mermaid” is an ode to love, tolerance, and acceptance
“He’s a human!” bellows King Triton (Javier Bardem), an underwater…
“Fast X”: An explosive reunion of high-speed thrills
It has been two decades since the first of what…
Screening of award-winning Documentary “The Durban 400”
Organizers of the December 12th Movement International Secretariat have put…
theater
Black folks are abundant in 76th annual Tony noms
When it comes to nominations for performers, playwrights, and productions…
“Shucked” is musical comedy at its best!
“Shucked” is kernels of laughter and joy on Broadway! This…
BAM’s DanceAfrica Presents Golden Ghana’s Music and Dance
This Memorial Day weekend, BAM’s annual DanceAfrica Festival, the largest…
music
Stevie Wonder performs at Fordham University graduation
Music legend Stevie Wonder performed from the Fordham Commencement stage,…
Sun Ra Arrival Day Broadcast
Radio station WKCR at 89.9FM and online at http://WKCR.org will…
Axel Tosca and the Jazz Ain’t Dead band
Take part in an exciting evening of music and dance…
AmNews Food
Bring lunch to life with an herb-laden Green Goddess spread
It wasn’t too long ago that I found myself at…
Little Caribbean’s Sweet Catch brings southern charm to BK
Southern-inspired seafood is not typically available around the Little Caribbean…
A full, fresh menu fit for a brunch feast
Birthdays, holidays, or just casual Saturdays are all perfect excuses…
Black History
Jessie Coles Grayson, actress, singer, and activist
n a recent issue of Cineaste, the film review publication,…
Education
Most in US say don’t ban race in college admissions but its role should be small: AP-NORC poll
As the Supreme Court decides the fate of affirmative action, most…
health
Lupus awareness campaign empowers Black and brown women to stop ignoring symptoms that could be lupus-related
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) launched the rebranded Be Fierce.Take Control.™campaign during Lupus Awareness Month with rebranded imagery…
Religion
Tina Turner created a career on her terms, not defined by her trauma
Tina Turner’s reclaiming of her career and her humanity on…
