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Hal Williams, ‘227’ and ‘Sanford and Son’ actor, dies at 91

Hal Williams, ‘227’ and ‘Sanford and Son’ actor, dies at 91

Hal Williams, the veteran character actor best known for his roles on the classic sitcoms Sanford and Son and 227, has died.

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‘Idea of You’ author, actress Robinne Lee, talks second novel ‘Crash into Me’

‘Idea of You’ author, actress Robinne Lee, talks second novel ‘Crash into Me’

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Live-action remake of ‘Moana’ splashes into summer theaters

Live-action remake of ‘Moana’ splashes into summer theaters

by Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic July 16, 2026
Shaggy celebrates culture at SummerStage

Shaggy celebrates culture at SummerStage

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Blue Note, 92NY, Tilles Jazz Fest, Children’s Art Carnival, Palmieri Way

Blue Note, 92NY, Tilles Jazz Fest, Children’s Art Carnival, Palmieri Way

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Get thee uptown for Classical Theatre of Harlem’s ‘Othello’ in Marcus Garvey Park

Get thee uptown for Classical Theatre of Harlem’s ‘Othello’ in Marcus Garvey Park

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Lost Borough Ice Cream Brings Dominican-Inspired Flavors to Inwood

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Dion E. Clarke, Harlem Fine Arts Show CEO, dies; festival will continue in his honor

Dion E. Clarke, Harlem Fine Arts Show CEO, dies; festival will continue in his honor

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Young Gifted and Broadway celebrated young actors of color on and off Broadway

Young Gifted and Broadway celebrated young actors of color on and off Broadway

by Linda Armstrong July 16, 2026
Racial Healing Finds New Voice in Community Poets

Racial Healing Finds New Voice in Community Poets

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