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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…
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Larry Wilson in the lead chair: Why Levels Barbershop represents the best of Harlem
Levels Barbershop, known as a cultural institution in Harlem, is celebrating 30 years in business…
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Tenant groups show up to NYCHA annual public hearing to oppose draft plan
Tenant groups opposed NYCHA’s draft plan at the annual public hearing.
Deed theft victims fight a second punishment after scammers take their homes
Deed theft victims find that they still have to file…
National Night Out returns to the Harlem State Building Office plaza
Despite a rainy forecast nearly all week, the skies stayed…
Grambling State University marching band to lead 57th African American Day Parade
The famed Grambling State University (GSU) Tiger Marching Band is…
Report says conditional releases pass parole as leading release mechanism in state prisons
Conditional releases have surpassed parole as the leading release mechanism…
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Will the Liberty move up in the tight WNBA standings?
The New York Liberty went into last night’s (Wednesday) match up against the Seattle Storm 18-13 and the WNBA’s No.…
Senegal’s Moustapha Diakhate impresses in PFL debut
Senegal’s Moustapha Diakhate made a strong impression in his PFL…
With John Harbaugh at the helm, the Giants start over again
Following a 4-13 season and the firing of Brian Daboll,…
It’s batter up for Stephanie Everett, the New Yorker aiming to play pro baseball
Stephanie Everett is excited by the launch of the Women’s…
With its time in Connecticut ending, the Sun leave an indelible impact statewide
The Sun leaves an indelible impact statewide as its time…
Art & Entertainment
Betye Saar, a brilliant artist of transformative assemblages, passes at 99
Reflecting on the iconic legacy of Betye Saar, who passed away at 99, and how her artistic vision continues to…
Bearing witness without judgement: Gordon Parks and the humanistic view
Gordon Parks embodied a humanistic view that allowed him to…
East Hampton’s Guild Hall presents the Dance Theatre of Harlem, celebrates Black Culture
East Hampton’s Guild Hall presents the Dance Theatre of Harlem,…
Chantels mourn passing of Arlene Smith
The Chantels mourn the passing of Arlene Smith, a founding…
film/tv
‘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…
New doc shows how race plays into animal adoption
A new documentary says animal shelters have quietly assumed the…
Sound and Fury: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
“The Odyssey” is a relatively conventional and linear piece of…
theater
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…
Get thee uptown for Classical Theatre of Harlem’s ‘Othello’ in Marcus Garvey Park
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), the award-winning theater company…
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
From the Bronx to the world: Legendary singer Arlene Smith of the Chantels passes at 84
Legendary singer Arlene Smith of the Chantels, who rose from…
