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Dangote refinery IPO opens a new chapter for African ownership
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has launched what supporters call a landmark offering for Nigeria…
Black New Yorker
How Kathleen Adams’ multiple talents led to being entrepreneur at Angel of Harlem restaurant
Businesswoman and brand strategist Kathleen Adams reflects on 11 successful years co-founding Angel of Harlem.
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NEWS
DoorDash to pay $131M for underpaying delivery workers in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims that it underpaid…
U.S. deportee deal likely to dominate discussions on sidelines of UN sessions
Caribbean leaders head to NYC for the UN General Assembly…
Central Harlem Senior Citizen Center releases its first book
Central Harlem Senior Citizen Center officially launched its first book…
City’s Racial Equity Plan set to shape criminal justice policy, but some are not satisfied with it
The city’s racial equity plan aims to reform criminal justice…
Teachers’ unions press New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to reject federal school choice program
Teachers’ unions press New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to reject…
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
Legendary broadcaster Rickie Ricardo reflects on his days with Rick James and Prince
Across 46 years in broadcasting, Yankees and Eagles voice Rickie Ricardo covered sports legends, but none compared to Prince.
Can the Yankees take down the Red Sox without Aaron Judge?
The Yankees face a tough playoff path against the Red…
The Liberty fall short of securing home court for opening round of the playoffs
The New York Liberty entered Monday night’s game at the…
Ex-Yank Shawn Chacón embraces the roles of mentor and manager
Shawn Chacón uses George Lombard Jr.’s struggles with the yips…
Black Girls Tennis Club launches its inaugural junior player development program
With an eye toward greater impact, last month BGTC launched…
Art & Entertainment
Fat Joe discusses his new album ‘Organized Rhyme’
Hip-hop artist, actor, author and “Joe and Jada” podcast co-host Fat Joe hosted an intimate listening event for his new…
Booker T. Jones kicks off fall at historic AC boardwalk ahead of upcoming NY appearances
Famed keyboardist and songwriter Booker T. Jones broke out the…
Wilmington, Delaware: A Mid-Atlantic getaway for jazz, art, and nature lovers
Beyond the Amtrak lies Wilmington, DE: a charming escape from…
‘Every Inch a Lady’ — Audrey Smaltz publishes marvelous new memoir
Audrey Smaltz’s new memoir ‘Every Inch a Lady’ captures her…
film/tv
Can ‘A Different World’ sequel change lives like the original series? Hillman is back in session
Netflix’s new “A Different World” sequel arrives with high expectations.…
2026 Emmy Awards countdown: Dubious Distinctions
The 2026 Emmy Awards countdown highlights some dubious distinctions in…
Bearing witness without judgement: Gordon Parks and the humanistic view
Gordon Parks embodied a humanistic view that allowed him to…
theater
‘The Pass’ shows the possible price of success in sports
“The Pass” playing at La Mama, shows an interesting take…
Woodie King, Jr.’s theater magic continues in the West Village
Woodie King, Jr.’s theater magic continues in the West Village…
‘Broad Strokes’ demonstrates Cat Cohen’s healing journey through musical comedy
Comedian Cat Cohen turns a real-life heart attack at age…
music
Hip Hop Museum moves projected opening date to 2027
The Hip Hop Museum moves its projected opening date to…
Commentary: John Coltrane gave Black artists a spiritual roadmap
John Coltrane gave Black artists a roadmap for tracking their…
(Re)Discovering 2Pac: How to listen to his discography
Now is an excellent time to rediscover why Shakur was,…
AmNews Food
Red Bull Chapters hosts La Mesa Nuyorican and superstar Rauw Alejandro
La Mesa Nuyorican set table for Red Bull Chapters featuring…
Queens-based The Nourish Spot returns to the U.S. Open for a fifth year
The Nourish Spot, a Queens-based vendor, returns to the U.S.…
Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders celebrates summer’s end with family in Brooklyn
Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders celebrates summer’s end with family in Brooklyn.
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
The mental health services gap: A lack of city and state support leaves NYC teens underserved
Despite rising mental health needs, NYC schools face severe funding…
health
OP-ED: Remembering the indomitable and innovative oncologist Dr. Harold P. Freeman
When Dr. Harold P. Freeman applied his oncological knowledge to…
Religion
Gary fell into darkness. Black churches refused to leave it there
The city of Gary, Indiana, was plunged into darkness. It’s…
