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Uncovering the Roots: Black New Yorkers from enslavement to struggle for reparative justice
Africans — enslaved and free — helped shape New York City in the 18th century.
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Elijah Shabazz, 30 years of educating and enlightening the community
Since retiring from his job in 2023, Elijah Shabazz, 55, has dedicated his time fully…
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Black History Month Events to Attend in NYC, Feb. 15-21
We’ve reached the midway point of Black History Month, and there are still numerous events…
Phoenix House propose Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers as solution to housing New Yorkers during freeze
A mental health clubhouse plans to deliver a letter to…
How Black banks have fought injustice and created currency for the culture
Throughout U.S. history, Black-owned banks have played a pivotal role…
Equity & Racial Justice Commissioner Afua Atta-Mensah talks about Mamdani administration role and organizing roots
Equity & Racial Justice Commissioner Afua Atta-Mensah’s new role largely…
Why the NYPD is being sued over allegedly rampant ‘driving while Black’ searches
The lawsuit focuses specifically on traffic searches, which face starker…
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
New York Liberty’s annual Season of Giving continues to grow
While it is centered around the holidays, the New York Liberty’s “Season of Giving,” didn’t conclude until the end of…
Court Queens book celebrates history of women’s basketball
‘Court Queens: Celebrate the Players, Teams and History of Women’s…
Florida State star Jordynn Dudley becomes newest member of Gotham FC
Gotham FC announced that they signed Florida State University forward…
The cultural bonds of sports and music illuminated at the Super Bowl
Bigoted comments surrounding Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance revealed…
Nets rookie point guard Nolan Traoré takes over the team’s pilot seat
Nets rookie point guard Nolan Traoré plays the most difficult…
Art & Entertainment
Oscar nominee Wunmi Mosaku on trust, risk, and working with Michael B. Jordan & Ryan Coogler in ‘Sinners’
Wunmi Mosaku spoke exclusively with the AmNews about working with fellow Academy Award nominee actor Michael B. Jordan.
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…
‘Certain Restrictions Do Apply’ now on display at Claire Oliver Gallery
“Certain Restrictions Do Apply” features world-renowned fiber artists Carolyn Mazloomi…
James Egert Allen: Harlem’s very own advocate for Black History
Thanks to an idea from the start of the 17th…
film/tv
Sizzle Reel: HBO Max’s “Heated Rivalry”
If you want to measure American cultural regression, take a…
‘Sinners’ rewrites Oscar history with 16 noms; Oscar race enters most unpredictable phase
“Sinners” rewrites Oscar history with 16 nominations, reshaping the 98th…
‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations…
theater
Woodie King Jr: Black theater community shares remembrances and thoughts about a great man
On Thursday, Jan. 29, Woodie King Jr., film actor and…
‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ was memorable at Lincoln Center
The Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center just finished…
On the clock with the 2026 Fire This Time Fest
In its 17th season, the Fire Next Time Festival begins…
music
New Edition, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton bring valentine vibes to Prudential Center on February 13
On February 13, hitmakers New Edition will be joined by…
Rapper group Onyx to make hometown appearance at Littlefield Feb. 7
Hardcore rappers and New York City natives Onyx are slated…
Lenny White discusses ‘Bitches Brew’ legacy ahead of Miles Davis’ 100th birthday & Smoke Jazz Club appearance
Legendary drummer, composer, and New York City native Lenny White…
AmNews Food
Mouth-watering wings to help you serve the heat on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is coming up, these wings are the…
Talking SCHOP! BHM NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2026
The NYC Winter Restaurant Week website is set up for…
Talking SCHOP! A snowy NYC Winter Restaurant Week
The storm came one week into the NYC Winter Restaurant…
Black History
Sorority Spotlight on Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
In this edition of The Divine Nine News, we recognize…
Education
90% of student discrimination and harassment complaints were dismissed last year. Here’s why.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education…
health
If You’re Pregnant and Uninsured, Medicaid Might Be Your Answer
A growing body of research shows that prenatal care can…
Religion
Woodie King Jr.: July 27, 1937 – January 29, 2026
Pioneering theatre and film producer, director and actor, Woodie King…
