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From the stage to the screen, Poster House puts together a nearly lost narrative of Black performance
Poster House puts together a nearly lost narrative of Black performance across stage and screen.
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Spoken word artist Lyrical Faith, ready for her debut album, says she wants to inspire
Spoken word artist Lyrical Faith prepares for her debut album, aiming to inspire audiences through…
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Five Percenters hold back-to-school backpack giveaway for Brooklyn kids
Five Percenters hold back-to-school backpack giveaway for Brooklyn kids in need.
New York City’s racial equity plan finally arrives as officials hope it helps closes historical gaps
The city released its legally-mandated racial equity plan, which will…
Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996…
Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections
The 2026 “Defend the Vote” March on Washington, organized by…
Report: NYPD specialized units keep making unconstitutional stops, mainly on Black, Brown New Yorkers
The report, filed in federal court last week, found that…
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
The best handball players in the world set to compete in NYC
History will be made in New York City Sept. 14–19 as the World WallBall (handball) Championships take place.
Mayor Mamdani, NYJTL unveil new refurbished tennis courts in the Bronx
As the 2026 US Open is underway in New York…
HBCUs receive national exposure in college football’s opening weekend
HBCUs receive national exposure in college football’s opening weekend.
Legends fall and favorites advance in Week 1 of the U.S. Open
The U.S. Open always offers unexpected outcomes and inspiring storylines,…
Odell Beckham Jr. finds redemption in his return to the Giants’ 53-man roster
OBJ making the Giants’ roster is a feel-good story. But…
Art & Entertainment
Action over optics: Dolly Parton’s passing garners well-earned mourning from Black community
Dolly Parton’s passing garners well-earned mourning from Black community for her authentic action over optics.
‘Music City’ is a honky tonk of a good time
Music City delivers a honky tonk of a good time…
Facing the future with the Harlem Book Fair
The Harlem Book Fair brings writers and readers together to…
This week: Maysles Documentary Center, The Pocket, Farewell to Flo
The Maysles Documentary Center showcases powerful films this week alongside…
film/tv
Bearing witness without judgement: Gordon Parks and the humanistic view
Gordon Parks embodied a humanistic view that allowed him to…
Cuba’s Gloria Rolando is making a film about the Buffalo Soldiers. She needs our help
Filmmaker Gloria Rolando highlights the history of Black U.S. soldiers…
‘Michael’ biopic hits $1 billion at box office, breaking several records along the way
“Michael,” the Lionsgate biopic about the late, great singer/songwriter, surpassed…
theater
‘The House of the Negro Insane’ places needed spotlight on mistreatment of Black people in this country
The Negro Ensemble Company has been known for doing this…
‘Paranormal Activity’ is the best scare on Broadway
“Paranormal Activity,” playing at the August Wilson Theatre on W…
REPORTS: ‘Dreamgirls’ revival will not open on Broadway in Fall 2026
A report says the ‘Dreamgirls’ Broadway revival is delayed beyond…
music
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, has died
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died.…
Spike Lee to resurrect Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson dance party at Fort Greene Park
Spike Lee to resurrect Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson dance party…
Nate Smith reflects on first year as Artistic Director at iconic Newport Jazz Festival
Nate Smith reflects on his first year as Artistic Director…
AmNews Food
Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders celebrates summer’s end with family in Brooklyn
Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders celebrates summer’s end with family in Brooklyn.
The Watermelon Carpaccio recipe: A Harlem Week promise, finally kept
The Watermelon Carpaccio recipe delivers on a Harlem Week promise.…
Dinner in Harlem plants seeds for community to grow in East Harlem
A dinner in Harlem plants seeds for community to grow…
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
At back-to-school brunch, young people touched by gun violence find supplies — and one another
Young people touched by gun violence gathered at a back-to-school…
health
Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials
Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania have sparked a heated fight…
Religion
Gary fell into darkness. Black churches refused to leave it there
The city of Gary, Indiana, was plunged into darkness. It’s…
