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Lawyer Olayemi Olurin recounts viral Breakfast Club interview with mayor, pushing back on public safety narratives
Lawyer Olayemi Olurin challenged Mayor Eric Adams’s public safety rhetoric, which she deemed as fear-mongering.
Black New Yorker
Cherry Bailey is the Department of Sanitation’s first Black, female three-star chief
The New York Sanitation Department (DSNY) swore in its first Black, female three-star chief this…
NEWS
‘Just Action’ says we can change race-based housing policies
Leah Rothstein, who is a housing policy expert, “Just Action” strongly urges readers to understand…
LIFE Camp CEO & Founder Erica Ford bows out with ‘world’s most comfortable gala’
Peace is a lifestyle for Erica Ford, and now she’s…
Breaking their fast: Brooklyn Muslim community and electeds celebrate Iftar
Brooklyn Emerge hosted their annual free community Iftar dinner on…
Next U.S. census could undercount Afro Latinos
Afro Latino organizations and scholars are raising the alarm about…
Mosques in NYC struggle to house and feed an influx of Muslim migrants this Ramadan
NEW YORK — Above a bodega in New York City’s…

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SPORTS
Soto, Volpe and Rodon lead the Yankees sizzling start
The Yankees are playing like a team intent on ending a 15-year World Series drought.
The Knicks jostle for high seeding at the close of the regular season
The Knicks were 47-32 and tenuously holding on to the…
Brooklyn native garnering tennis accolades at Howard University
Howard University freshman tennis player Imani Jean has already earned…
Manager Ron Washington endeavors to turn around the Angels
Although the 2024 MLB season is just at the end of…
The Nets close out their season in evaluation mode
Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai should be in constant evaluation…
Art & Entertainment
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” rides high while blending genres
Beyoncé forewarned the world, “this ain’t a country album, it’s a Beyoncé album!” She has stopped the world, again, with…
Harlem Stage CEO Patricia Cruz stepping down after 25 years of leadership
Harlem Stage, the local performing arts center, is marking the…
‘Dope Black Women’ honored at Sweet Catch BK
M.A.D.E (Meaningful Action Designed to Elevate) Community recently hosted their…
Adept drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath dies at 88
Drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath, who was adept in playing any…
film/tv
“A Self-Learning Process” for Bollywood Actor Pitobash, on his journey in Jordan Peele-produced ‘Monkey Man’
Pitobash Tripathy is one of the few actors from Bollywood…
Short Film ‘Harlem Grace’ chronicles extraordinary lawyer, activist Joe Holland
“Harlem Grace” chronicles the incredible community work of lawyer, politician,…
Takeaways from 2024 Academy Awards: Diversity, inclusion, and Oscar After Party
The 96th edition of the Academy Awards, held on March…
theater
Dance Theatre of Harlem celebrates 55th anniversary season at City Center
The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) will bring its 55th…
“Doubt: A Parable” is explosive, sinful delight
“Doubt: A Parable” is an explosive, sinful delight on Broadway…
Ailey II celebrates 50th anniversary with innovative programming
Ailey II, the celebrated second company to Alvin Ailey American…
music
Music Review: Beyoncé’s epic ‘Act ll: Cowboy Carter’ defies categorization, redefines American style
Nothin’ really ends / For things to stay the same…
A celebration of poet Phillis Wheatley
“Echoes of Freedom: A Tribute to Phillis Wheatley Peters,”…
Ron K. Brown’s Evidence, Rennie Harris’s Puremovement, Ayodele celebrate ‘Max Roach 100’
Max Roach 100,” part of a nationwide centennial celebrating the…
AmNews Food
A salad to satisfy the senses
Whether it is the canned version your granny used to…
A seat at the table: 5 Black-owned restaurants to visit in New York State
Here are five Black-owned restaurants to add to your New…
Valentine’s recipes you’ll love to share
If the way to your loved one’s heart is through…
Black History
Sheila Guyse, talented singer and actress
We first heard of Sheila Guyse in Donald Bogle’s review…
Education
Hundreds of thousands of financial aid applications need to be fixed after latest calculation error
The U.S. Education Department said it has discovered a calculation…
health
Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic
Nearly half of all U.S. children don’t receive regular dental…
Religion
Former football star O.J. Simpson dies at 76
Former football star O.J. Simpson has died. His family reports…










