Biden declares a steadfast fight against AIDS
As the world struggles through the coronavirus pandemic, President Biden has promised to remain “steadfast”…
Former Rep. Carrie Meek of Florida passes at 95
During her stay in the House of Representatives Carrie P. Meek of Florida was an…
State Assembly holds hearing on impact of COVID-19 pandemic on higher education
NYS Assembly Higher Education Committee Chair Deborah J. Glick took testimony to explore how colleges…
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Community pays final respects at janaza/funeral for Malikah Shabazz
Hundreds of people braved the cold to attend the janaza funeral at The Islamic Cultural…
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Adams’ assistant makes run for State Assembly
A community leader in Eric Adams’ crew, Hercules E. Reid was the first to launch…
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NYC to require COVID vaccines for private school workers
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is extending his order requiring COVID-19 vaccines to…
Omicron coronavirus variant found in multiple US states
The omicron variant of COVID-19, which had been undetected in the U.S. before the middle…
‘We just feel it’: Racism plagues US military academies
The nation’s military academies provide a key pipeline into the leadership of the armed services…
Star athlete quits prestigious New York prep school over racist remarks
Student protests have continued at one of New York’s premier college preparatory schools after an…
Death of bullied Utah girl draws anger over suicides, racism
When her 10-year-old daughter tried spraying air freshener on herself before school one morning, Brittany…
news
NYC OKs safe sites for drug use, aiming to curb overdoses
The first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have…
Governor, NYC health commissioner recommend masks indoors
New Yorkers are urged to wear masks in indoor public settings as scientists work to…
NYPD Chief of Department Rodney Harrison announces retirement
The NYPD announced Thursday that Chief of Department Rodney Harris is retiring at the end…
The three white found guilty in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery
One at a time on Wednesday afternoon, Travis and Greg McMichael, the son and father,…
Acting AG announces millions in funding to reduce gun violence and support victims in NJ
New Jersey’s Department of Law & Public Safety is making available $12 million in grant…
Harlem Renaissance Classic brings the HBCU experience to Harlem
The Harlem Renaissance Classic, held last week at CCNY, brought the HBCU experience to New…
sports
MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport’s…
St. Francis Prep’s Skye Owen commits to Wake Forest
With multiple colleges and universities clamoring for her attention, Staten Islander Skye Owen, currently a…
Trailblazing golfer Lee Elder opened societal doors for future generations
On Nov. 9, 1961, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America, commonly known by its acronym,…
Brooklyn College women’s hoopers are happy to hit the hardwood
Reconvening for the first time since spring 2020 felt so good to the players on…
Stony Brook tops Columbia in a faceoff of the undefeated
Both Columbia University and Stony Brook University women’s basketball headed into the pre-Thanksgiving game at…
Art & Entertainment
‘Trouble in Mind’ is truly monumental
“Trouble in Mind” is a monumental work, whose time has finally come on Broadway!
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree: Rockefeller tree lit up
The holly, jolly, best time of the year got a…
Getting on board the BET Soul Train
BET?! SOUL TRAIN?!! The APOLLO Theater?!!! For a combined century…
‘House of Gucci’—You cannot look away as the House crumbles
You simply can’t look away from director Ridley Scott’s “House…
film/tv
‘King Richard’—A father’s dream helps shape legends
“King Richard” is about the vision and the conviction of…
DOC NYC wraps 11th annual showcase
DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary film festival, just wrapped its…
29th African Diaspora International Film Fest is back––Nov. 26 through Dec. 12
There is an African proverb that says, “Those who respect…
theater
49th annual AUDELCOs noms are in—book your virtual seat
The 49th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Recognition Awards for Excellence…
As omicron looms, US is still battling the delta wave
While all eyes are on the new and little-understood omicron…
Omicron confirmed in Minnesota man who traveled to NYC
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota health officials on Thursday…
music
Pete Rock supports hip hop’s new generation
The seminal hip hop producer Pete Rock, who is known…
Shorthanded Nets still keep pace as one of the league’s best teams
The Nets received distressing news this week that their starting…
Thibodeau alters the Knicks’ rotation searching for positive balance
Knicks coach Tom Thibosdeau’s hand was forced.
AmNews Food
Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine, opened during the pandemic, is thriving
Jasmine Gerald of Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine, which was voted Best…
The unsettled NFC East provides an opportunity for the Giants
For the second consecutive season, none of the four teams…
We are losing the war for our children
It is always humbling to learn something new. Life is,…
Black History
Marie Lucas, distinguished trombonist and bandleader
“When the present writer thinks of theater orchestras, she thinks…
Education
The pandemic is disrupting Black people’s plans for higher education
Two different school years started during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even…
health
Black tech founders want to change culture of health care, 1 click at a time
When Ashlee Wisdom launched an early version of her health…
Religion
Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87
Lee Elder played through the scourge of racism. He broke…
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