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OP-ED: Dr. Jason Arday, a remarkable life cut short in midst of dubious accusations
Dr. Jason Arday’s remarkable life was cut short amid dubious accusations that shadowed his legacy.
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How Terri Wisdom turned pain into purpose in Black independent media
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NEWS
Report: NYPD specialized units keep making unconstitutional stops, mainly on Black, Brown New Yorkers
The report, filed in federal court last week, found that these units continued making unconstitutional…
AI’s data center boom keeps finding Black communities
AI’s data center boom keeps finding Black communities in its…
From Brooklyn to Accra: African American couple join wave of Black migration to Africa
An African American couple from Brooklyn join the growing wave…
How Mamdani aims to speed up NYC Housing Connect and housing courts
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is aiming to speed things up to…
Legal deadline to close Rikers Island reaching one-year countdown
Monday marks one year from the August 31, 2027 deadline…
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
The Jets and Giants wage a battle of attrition against the NFL preseason
There is an obvious reason why virtually every NFL team limits the snaps its best players take during preseason games.
Geno Auriemma gets personal about UConn tenure in Apple TV doc
University of Connecticut Huskies women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma…
Bryce Henry earns KO at BKFC Fight Night: Mohegan Sun
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s (BKFC) Fight Night: Mohegan Sun saw…
Lawrencia Moten adds new elements to her broadcasting resume
On Sept. 19, Lawrencia Moten returns to the air for…
As athletes leverage the system, major college sports are a cauldron of litigation
Major college sports face unprecedented litigation as athletes leverage the…
Art & Entertainment
Harlem Book Fair returns, featuring live music, book readings, and panel discussions
The Harlem Book Fair is set to take place at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building Plaza on Saturday,…
From the stage to the screen, Poster House puts together a nearly lost narrative of Black performance.
Poster House puts together a nearly lost narrative of Black…
New York artist A.K. Lovelace builds future creative generations at Harlem School of the Arts
Harlem School of the Arts nurtures emerging creative talent under…
‘The House of the Negro Insane’ places needed spotlight on mistreatment of Black people in this country
The Negro Ensemble Company has been known for doing this…
film/tv
Bearing witness without judgement: Gordon Parks and the humanistic view
Gordon Parks embodied a humanistic view that allowed him to…
Cuba’s Gloria Rolando is making a film about the Buffalo Soldiers. She needs our help
Filmmaker Gloria Rolando highlights the history of Black U.S. soldiers…
‘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…
theater
‘Paranormal Activity’ is the best scare on Broadway
“Paranormal Activity,” playing at the August Wilson Theatre on W…
‘An American Daughter’ screams the double standard and media impact in our society
“An American Daughter” is playing at the Irene Diamond Stage…
‘Shifters’ tells stunning, poignant story of true soulmates
“Shifters,” by Congolese-British playwright Benedict Lombe, is a beautiful story…
music
Spike Lee to resurrect Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson dance party at Fort Greene Park
Spike Lee to resurrect Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson dance party…
Nate Smith reflects on first year as Artistic Director at iconic Newport Jazz Festival
Nate Smith reflects on his first year as Artistic Director…
J. Cole’s NYC homecoming declares his ‘Fall-Off’ more distant than expected
J. Cole’s NYC homecoming performance suggests his ‘fall-off’ concerns may…
AmNews Food
Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders celebrates summer’s end with family in Brooklyn
Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders celebrates summer’s end with family in Brooklyn.
The Watermelon Carpaccio recipe: A Harlem Week promise, finally kept
The Watermelon Carpaccio recipe delivers on a Harlem Week promise.…
Dinner in Harlem plants seeds for community to grow in East Harlem
A dinner in Harlem plants seeds for community to grow…
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
Abyssinian Baptist Church laptop giveaway benefits students
Abyssinian Baptist Church gave away refurbished laptops to New York…
health
OP-ED: Why culturally responsive mental health care matters
Culturally responsive mental health care matters for effective treatment and…
Religion
Pope Leo finally addresses slavery and his Black Ancestry
Since his election last year, Pope Leo XIV has sidestepped…
