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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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Harlem’s Yasmin Hurston Cornelius says becoming an NFL mom birthed something special
Yasmin Cornelius runs 2 Sports Moms, a nonprofit that provides support resources for student-athletes and…
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NEWS
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins frustration over continuing airport chaos as long lines persist
Incredibly long lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport continue to create…
Mamdani poised to pause the city’s controversial tax lien sale
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is poised to cancel this year’s tax…
Nonprofit applications open for up to $200K in state cannabis reinvestment grants
The New York State OCM wants nonprofits in Black and…
NYC archives detail the last days of George Rex, the city’s ‘last slave’
Archival records have revealed some interesting history about an enslaved…
In New York, faith-based groups prepare for ICE pushing farther into city
The current opposition to President Donald Trump’s wielding of U.S.…
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
Combat sports athletes should retire sooner for their own health
Boxers in particular, and combat sports athletes in general, need to consider retiring sooner for their own health.
Rugby Hall of Famer Phaidra Knight takes on MMA full bore
A member of the World Rugby Hall of Fame, Phaidra…
UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina advance to the women’s Final Four
While the Columbia Lions didn’t make it to the NCAA…
The Knicks encounter adversity as they close out the regular season
Winning an NBA title is an arduous endeavor. The obstacles…
Fordham sprinter Alexandra Williams treasures her final collegiate meets
Fordham University senior sprinter Alexandra Williams opened the outdoor season…
Art & Entertainment
Black Girl Magic Ball changes venues, loud and proud as ever
There was a lot to celebrate at the Black Girl Magic Ball, held on March 26
JAZZ NOTES: Jazzcultural opens, Orrin Evans plays Birdland
Jazzcultural, the much-needed jazz club, recently celebrated its premiere with…
April 2026 Dance Calendar
Dance artists at all stages of their careers will experiment,…
Talking SCHOP! Let me mind out ..
With three locations mostly in midtown Manhattan, Ongi is an…
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
Multi-talented Harlem resident finds balance and joy in song and on the ice
Alicia Hall Moran has created unique pieces, some of which…
Review round-up: New Edition Way Tour brings together historic hitmakers
R&B queen Toni Braxton and Philadelphia soul icons Boyz II…
‘Spring is here,’ Legendary saxophonist Charles McPherson hosts residency ahead of exciting season at Smoke Jazz Club in Harlem
Saxophonist and composer Charles McPherson closed out a successful run…
AmNews Food
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…
Vietnamese-style pork chops for a dynamite weeknight meal
If you find yourself craving a lighter yet flavorful meal…
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
NYC releases guidelines for AI in schools. Some say it raises more questions than it answers.
New York City’s Education Department unveiled its preliminary guidelines for…
health
Black men confront growing loneliness epidemic
In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a national…
Religion
Remembering radio griot Bob Law, a fearless voice for the people
When I heard that Bob Law had joined the ancestors…
