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Rev. Jesse Jackson arrives home to South Carolina to lie in state
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A one-on-one with the legendary Ben Vereen about ‘The Gray House’
There is a selected group of actors who hold a special place in our hearts,…
Black New Yorker
Years after her HIV diagnosis, Maria Davis now uses her platform to educate around health and civics
Maria Davis is an HIV/AIDS awareness advocate and has been a central figure in the…
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NEWS
Historically significant Central Harlem area gets special recognition from city
Elected officials and members of the NYC Landmark Preservation Commission gathered in Harlem to unveil…
Omega Psi Phi to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson with Omega Service
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is honoring their late fraternity…
New York nurses make decision on lengthy walkout
Nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association at…
Mamdani’s Rental Ripoff hearings –– coming to a borough near you
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Rental Ripoff hearings are designed to reveal…
Public defenders group wants racial information about jurors from courts
NYCDS legal director Sergio de la Pava filed a motion…
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
NBA old head Tom Hoover imparts wisdom to the new generation
He’s an old head with a smart mind. Back in the day, he was an NBA enforcer, but that designation…
Liberty guard Rebekah Gardner is thriving in the Athletes Unlimited league
Rebekah Gardner loved spending the 2025 season with the New…
Harlem’s Kahlil Gordon gains signature win at the USA Boxing International Open
Harlem’s Democracy Prep Charter High School senior, Kahlil Gordon, faced…
Figure Skating in Harlem to attend Emmy Awards after ‘Harlem Ice’ earns nom
Figure Skating in Harlem has been nominated for an Emmy…
The Jets and Giants examination of NFL Draft prospects intensifies at the Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine, a showcase of draft prospects taking…
Art & Entertainment
A one-on-one with the legendary Ben Vereen about ‘The Gray House’
There is a selected group of actors who hold a special place in our hearts, and I was blessed to…
JAZZ NOTES: LaMonte McLemore, founding member of 5th Dimension, dies at 90
LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of the 5th Dimension died…
Go With the Flo: Reality stars share a slice; Does Janet Jackson have a new man?
Janet Jackson has been seen out with Minister Louis Farrakhan’s…
Willie Colón: The good, the bad, and the ugly
The news of Willie Colón’s passing at 75 hit hard…
film/tv
Miles Caton talks working with the talented cast of ‘Sinners’
Miles Caton made his film debut in the Michael B.…
As Oscar Voting starts Feb. 26, ‘Sinners leads Warner Bros.’ 30 nods into a BAFTA ‘N‑Word’ firestorm
Ryan Coogler’s dominance this season is not only creative but…
Son of Saturn — ‘Sun Ra: Do the Impossible’
At best, any casual music consumer would find the avant-garde…
theater
‘The Porch on Windy Hill’ is profound production perfection
When you step into Urban Stages’ theater on W. 30th…
‘The Monsters’ is a smash hit!
Ngozi Anyanwu has created a smash hit with “The Monsters,”…
“The Disappear” is wildly delightful
“The Disappear” is a delightful comedy written and directed by…
music
Questlove, the Roots bring the love to Brooklyn Bowl for V-Day
The Roots are having a Valentine’s Day performance this Saturday…
Constance Hauman talks working with George Clinton, rebuilding United Sounds, and navigating genre barriers at Joe’s Pub
Constance Hauman showcased a successful merge of these seemingly conflicting…
The cultural bonds of sports and music illuminated at the Super Bowl
Bigoted comments surrounding Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance revealed…
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
As Mamdani expands child care, lessons from a Brooklyn early childhood center
FirstStepNYC was originally built in 2013 as a demonstration: What…
health
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot rescind $600 million in public…
Religion
VIDEO: Memorial service for Dr. Gerald W. Deas
A memorial tribute service is being held for the late…
