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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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NYC archives detail the last days of George Rex, the city’s ‘last slave’
Archival records have revealed some interesting history about an enslaved Black man in New York,…
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins frustration over continuing airport chaos as long lines persist
Incredibly long lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport and…
Nonprofit applications open for up to $200K in state cannabis reinvestment grants
The New York State OCM wants nonprofits in Black and…
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.…
Victor Glover will be first African American to travel to the Moon’s vicinity
As one of NASA’s few Black astronauts, Victor Glover sees…
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.
Judge will turn boos into cheers with first World Series win
Of course, Aaron Judge was booed on MLB Opening Night…
College coaches should be as subject to restrictions as the athletes they lead
Hypocrisy and duplicity drip from many college coaches, college administrators,…
Rugby Hall of Famer Phaidra Knight takes on MMA full bore
A member of the World Rugby Hall of Fame, Phaidra…
Expansive sports betting is a long and never-ending problem
The NCAA Final Four will be held this weekend. While…
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
Nile Rogers, Whoopi Goldberg, Mavis Staples and more raise millions at star-studded benefit
The tenth edition of Love Rocks NYC, an annual star-studded…
The remarkable life of pioneering career woman, Geraldyn Hodges Dismond, aka Gerri Major
It’s only fitting for the AmNews to shine the spotlight…
JAZZ NOTES: Jazzcultural opens, Orrin Evans plays Birdland
Jazzcultural, the much-needed jazz club, recently celebrated its premiere with…
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
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…
‘The Wild Party’ is poignant at NYCC
Encores! at New York City Center on W 55th Street…
music
Mádé Kuti makes NYC debut, discusses afrobeats, grandfather Fela, and more
MádéKuti, son of composer Femi Kuti and grandson of…
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…
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
OP-ED: Don’t roll back game-changing testing for cancer patients
As a Black woman who has seen cancer take a…
Religion
Remembering radio griot Bob Law, a fearless voice for the people
When I heard that Bob Law had joined the ancestors…
