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The World Cup is sports’ most drama-filled reality show
The World Cup delivers unprecedented drama and tension that rivals any reality show on television.…
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Husband and wife team keep ’em laughing at Comedy in Harlem
A husband and wife team keep ’em laughing at Comedy in Harlem with their dynamic…
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NEWS
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
A man faces hate crime charges after confronting Today show host Craig Melvin at NBC’s…
Nolan Wells remembered for his gentle spirit as Rev. Al Sharpton demands truth about his death
Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old found dead after taking a…
March for democracy planned for anniversary of historic MLK-led 1963 Washington march
A coalition led by the Rev. Al Sharpton and the…
Play Ball! FDNY Vulcans 3-on-3 basketball tournament
The FDNY Vulcans 3-on-3 basketball tournament brings competitive spirit and…
Racial Healing Starts With Honest Conversations
As a child, Jacinay Coleman-Shelton struggled to understand her racial…
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
When Will It End? In Harlem, gun violence tragically devastates a community sports event
Gun violence struck a beloved Harlem basketball tournament, killing a player and shocking the entire community.
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson impresses in UFC debut
Gable Steveson, arguably one of the most impressive combat sports…
LeBron James’ next decision can tilt the NBA’s balance of power
LeBron James may not sit atop the subjective list of…
Former Liberty KB Sharp launches a language training and translation company
Sharp saw the potential, and she has officially launched KB…
Former DII player advances her pro career with the UPSHOT League
While the team works to get more wins, Taylor is…
Art & Entertainment
Shaggy celebrates culture at SummerStage
Reggae hitmaker Shaggy had hundreds of New Yorkers dancing into the night at SummerStage in Central Park on July 9.…
Hal Williams, ‘227’ and ‘Sanford and Son’ actor, dies at 91
Hal Williams, the veteran character actor best known for his…
Get thee uptown for Classical Theatre of Harlem’s ‘Othello’ in Marcus Garvey Park
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), the award-winning theater company…
Young Gifted and Broadway celebrated young actors of color on and off Broadway
Young Gifted and Broadway celebrated young actors of color on…
film/tv
Live-action remake of ‘Moana’ splashes into summer theaters
This live-action remake leans heavily on computer-generated effects, while taking…
Questlove’s love letter to Earth, Wind and Fire airs on HBO
“Earth, Wind, and Fire” is just as much a love…
‘Forever, Amen’ exhibit shows how White Plains’ Black churches are holding on
“Forever, Amen” is related to her earlier work, “You’re From…
theater
‘Label•less’ is compelling, thought-provoking musical theater
“Label•less” is a new, very creative musical, written and directed…
Billy Porter talks with the AmNews on his return to the stage
Billy Porter, who just finished playing Albin in “La Cage…
Jamie Allan talks mesmerizing magic show ‘Amaze’
From BBC child star to global sensation, UK-born magician Jamie…
music
Jason Moran, others featured in Montclair Jazz Festival’s free Soundcheck Series
The annual festival, hosted by Jazz House Kids, kicked off…
Patti LaBelle talks with the AmNews, teases new project
Iconic singer Patti LaBelle will return to the stage in…
8th St. christened ‘Jimi Hendrix Way’ in all-star ceremony honoring guitar hero
On June 10, New York City honored guitar legend Jimi…
AmNews Food
Buffalo’s Mira & Niagara Falls: Two wonders worth the trip
Buffalo’s Mira & Niagara Falls stand as two wonders worth…
Shaver Hall transforms iconic Lord & Taylor on Fifth Avenue into a modern food hall
Shaver Hall transforms the iconic Lord & Taylor building on…
A final Harlem evening with Benzo Theodore at Archer & Goat
Thank you to my tribe and to the Archer &…
Black History
The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro by Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech challenges American freedom by exposing the…
Education
Where Black Students Find Racial Healing on Campus
On many college campuses, Black students navigate racial stress without…
health
Now is the time to be honest about Black mental health
There is no better time than now, during National Minority…
Religion
Khadijah Farrakhan, Nation of Islam ‘First Lady,’ wife of Minister Louis Farrakhan, dies at 90
Khadijah Farrakhan, wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan,…
