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NJ students restore the names of Black Revolutionary War soldiers
Trenton, N.J., high school students recently created a project that honors the role African Americans…
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Shelton Haynes wants to help businesses grow with new consulting firm
For the last 15-plus years, Shelton Haynes has been in senior leadership roles, from the…
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New leadership for HARLEM WEEK is here to “honor our legacy”
HARLEM WEEK announced the appointment of multiple new leaders on their executive committee. This year’s…
Rod Strickland and Speedy Claxton take LIU and Hofstra to the dance
Bronx-bred Rod Strickland is NYC basketball royalty. Craig Claxton a…
‘Showtime at the Apollo’ co-host Kiki Shepard dies at 74
Kiki Shepard, the co-host of the variety show “Showtime at…
City shutting down historic 30th Street intake shelter
New York City’s Department of Homeless Services is shutting down…
Why aging in NYS prisons is becoming more commonplace
COVID-19 renewed public attention on incarcerated elders, given the pandemic’s…
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
With NIL growing, tampering becomes a prevalent issue in college athletics
The unintended consequence of the intersection of NIL and the transfer portal is it has become an open market that…
Local women’s college basketball teams get postseason tournament invites
As postseason action kicks off, there are D1 women’s basketball…
Are the St. John’s Red Storm underrated going into the NCAA Tournament?
the St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball team, piloted by…
Where do things stand in the WNBA with the players and owners divided?
The 2026 WNBA season — at least a smooth start…
Maia Charles and WSSU’s magical run ends in the Division II Sweet 16
The Winston-Salem State University women’s basketball team had its most…
Art & Entertainment
Michael B. Jordan on legacy, craft, and the weight of an Oscar
Michael B. Jordan has been building toward a performance like “Sinners” for over 20 years. Now he has the best actor Oscar as…
Talking SCHOP! Hark, Sweet Spring?! Was that you?
There is so much more I experienced at Lysée’s The…
AILEY II: Legacy shaping the future
Ailey II Artistic Director Francesca Harper is excited that this…
Collaboration and community are key for actress, writer, and director Danielle Nicolet
When the crime thriller “Long Time Listener” premieres on April…
film/tv
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.…
History and Heart: ‘Sinners,’ Ryan Coogler mark a powerful Oscar Night
Inside the Dolby Theatre on Sunday night, the applause for…
theater
‘Meat Suit’ wildly vocalizes the many aspects of motherhood
play is based on interviews with mothers and, fittingly, the…
‘Masquerade’ is the ultimate immersive theatrical experience for the Andrew Lloyd Webber Masterpiece!
Going to “Masquerade” is a dream come true. It is…
‘The Other Place’ is stunningly captivating
Have you ever seen a production that just left you…
music
Review round-up: New Edition Way Tour brings together historic hitmakers
R&B queen Toni Braxton and Philadelphia soul icons Boyz II…
‘Spring is here,’ Legendary saxophonist Charles McPherson hosts residency ahead of exciting season at Smoke Jazz Club in Harlem
Saxophonist and composer Charles McPherson closed out a successful run…
The Craft brings ‘elevated’ hip hop experience to BK rap legends Onyx
Rap group Onyx was joined by a host of past,…
AmNews Food
Indulge the senses with these flavorful chicken skewers
This recipe was inspired by my time growing up in…
Vietnamese-style pork chops for a dynamite weeknight meal
If you find yourself craving a lighter yet flavorful meal…
Mouth-watering wings to help you serve the heat on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is coming up, these wings are the…
Black History
Sorority Spotlight on Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
In this edition of The Divine Nine News, we recognize…
Education
NYC 2025 graduation rate dips, fueled by declines among students with disabilities and English learners
Graduation rates dipped across New York City to 81.2% as…
health
OP-ED: Don’t roll back game-changing testing for cancer patients
As a Black woman who has seen cancer take a…
Religion
OP-ED: During Women’s History Month, remembering the life and legacy of Ama Ata Aidoo
When she wasn’t deeply immersed in the world of fiction…
