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Not enough Black men in judicial positions impacts justice, judges say
A pervasive issue in New York’s criminal justice system is the underrepresentation of Black men…
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Larry Nickens talks Harlem brand and youth development org
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NEWS
Black-led nonprofits didn’t see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020’s racial reckoning
New research released Tuesday shows that such financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits were short-lived,…
NAACP NY to launch Freedom Schools in Brooklyn starting April 18
The NAACP New York State Conference has announced that it…
Bronx charter school takes state chess championship in grand fashion
A chess team from The Rosalyn Yalow Charter School in…
Black astronaut pilots Artemis II farther than any human has traveled in moonshot mission; gives hopeful message
HOUSTON (AP) — With the moon now filling their windows,…
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins frustration over continuing airport chaos as long lines persist
Incredibly long lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport and…
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
NYC basketball community celebrates the life of Kenny Jones
On March 27, the basketball community celebrated the homegoing of Kenny Jones, whose legacy is cemented in the history of…
Deontay Wilder defeats Derek Chisora in London clash
40-year-old former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder defeated 42-year-old Derek Chisora…
New York Sirens triumph in MSG debut
This past Saturday night, 18,006 fans filled the “World’s Most…
Joshua Whiteside emerges with a win in BKFC debut
Welterweight Joshua Whiteside was seconds away from getting knocked down…
Columbia women’s hoops reigned supreme at the WBIT
It was not the postseason that Columbia University women’s basketball…
Art & Entertainment
Melvin Edwards, acclaimed sculptor, joins the ancestors
Sculptor Melvin Edwards, whose works in steel went beyond abstraction, died on March 30 at his home in Baltimore.
‘Spread’ at INTAR covered a lot of emotional ground
“Spread,” a production created by a very relevant playwright Jesus…
Talking SCHOP! Coqodaq: Nuggs & Buckets
The benefits of having dined at Coqodaq (pronounced co-co-dack) are…
Two Voices, One Harlem: examining the soul and intimate life of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois
The other night was a stand-out occasion when Save Harlem…
film/tv
Collaboration and community are key for actress, writer, and director Danielle Nicolet
When the crime thriller “Long Time Listener” premieres on April…
At the Governors Ball, the Oscars receive their final names
Inside the Governors Ball, the Oscars are not finished. The…
Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history with Oscar win for Cinematography on ‘Sinners’
At the 98th Academy Awards, Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history.…
theater
‘The Wild Party’ is poignant at NYCC
Encores! at New York City Center on W 55th Street…
Director Lili-Anne Brown talks bringing ‘The Wild Party’ to the New York City Center stage
You only have until March 29 to experience “The Wild…
‘Cold War Choir Practice’ is quite a lot of fun!
There is a very funny time to be had at…
music
From New Orleans to NYC: Jazz Generations Initiative connects community
The Jazz Generations Initiative, a new Mellon Foundation-funded organization, is…
‘The Millennium ‘Boys 4 Life Tour’ brings BK nostalgia takeover
“The Millennium Tour Presents: The Boys 4 Life Tour” recently…
Mádé Kuti makes NYC debut, discusses afrobeats, grandfather Fela, and more
MádéKuti, son of composer Femi Kuti and grandson of…
AmNews Food
Talking SCHOP! Let Me Find Out …
With three locations mostly in midtown Manhattan, Ongi is an…
Talking SCHOP! Back Outside Finding Eats
Bar Manje is a reflection of his West Indian roots…
Indulge the senses with these flavorful chicken skewers
This recipe was inspired by my time growing up in…
Black History
Lesser-known luminaries of Harlem: Bertha Lee Cotton and Emma Lee Layton: ‘Real Housewives’ of the Harlem Renaissance
Sisters Bertha Lee Cotton and Emma Lee Layton inspired Countee…
Education
Amid ‘massive shortfall’ of school safety officers, NYPD deploys assistant agents as young as 18
The Police Department has deployed 114 assistant school safety agents…
health
Losing Health Coverage Due to Trump Cuts? Your Guide on ‘Essential Plan’ Changes
Nearly half a million people in New York State are…
Religion
‘Spend in the Black’ turns faith into economic power
Faith leaders have taken a leading role, framing economic engagement…
