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HARLEM WEEK honors Maxwell and 30 years of ‘Urban Hang Suite’
This year, HARLEM WEEK celebrates and honors Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul singer-songwriter Maxwell, alongside…
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How Unique Samuel Figueroa uses tea, affirmations, and self-care to transform Harlem
As the tea brews in East Harlem, Becoming Unique Boutique is more than a wellness…
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Report says conditional releases pass parole as leading release mechanism in state prisons
Conditional releases have surpassed parole as the leading release mechanism in state prisons.
Death of NYC man in city custody in Bronx courthouse frustrates reform advocates
A NYC man died in city custody at a Bronx…
Elder financial abuse spotlighted at event series hosted by Popular Bank and NYC Aging
Elder financial abuse is spotlighted at an event series hosted…
How one teacher’s locs changed her classroom
A teacher’s locs became a catalyst for transforming her classroom…
Menin, City Council address racial equity and housing to Black press at roundtable
City Council Speaker Julie Menin and elected officials discussed areas…
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With 2026 World Cup over, what is the future of USA soccer?
The future of USA soccer faces challenges despite the excitement of the 2026 World Cup.
It’s batter up for Stephanie Everett, the New Yorker aiming to play pro baseball
Stephanie Everett is excited by the launch of the Women’s…
With its time in Connecticut ending, the Sun leave an indelible impact statewide
The Sun leaves an indelible impact statewide as its time…
Can the aspirational Liberty recapture their championship potential?
The core of the New York Liberty team that won…
The Jets begin NFL training camp with optimism of a resurgence
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn knows his job security is…
Art & Entertainment
AfroLatines and the Making of Black New York
Dash Harris Machado will be leading a walking tour through Harlem on July 28 highlighting where Afro Latinos helped shape…
Spotlight: Bud Powell documentary, Harlem Week, Brooklyn Jazz Fest
A new documentary explores Bud Powell’s life and musical legacy…
Celebrating Black Heritage at Southampton African American Museum’s annual gala brunch
The Southampton African American Museum’s annual gala brunch is a…
The misrepresentation of Lauryn Hill: Debunking the ‘one album wonder’ stigma of a Living Legend Icon
Many so-called music fans have rubber-stamped the same dull rhetoric…
film/tv
‘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…
Sound and Fury: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
“The Odyssey” is a relatively conventional and linear piece of…
Live-action remake of ‘Moana’ splashes into summer theaters
This live-action remake leans heavily on computer-generated effects, while taking…
theater
‘The Whoopi Monologues’ brings humor and candid discussion in a brilliant production
The Whoopi Monologues brings humor and candid discussion in a…
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…
music
Saxophonist George Coleman set standards at new midtown jazz club, the Pocket
Legendary saxophonist George Coleman set the standard at The Pocket,…
Chuck D discusses making of a hip hop anthem, touring in 2026, and celebrating Jay-Z
Chuck D discusses the making of a hip-hop anthem while…
Your guide to Newport Folk Fest: Whom to see
Newport Folk Fest offers incredible performances across multiple stages. Discover…
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Harlem Summer Nights! Food. Music. Community. A Vibe!
Harlem Summer Nights brings food, music, and community together for…
Queens Night Market: One last chance to travel the world, $6 at a time
Queens Night Market offers one last chance to travel the…
Buffalo’s Mira & Niagara Falls: Two wonders worth the trip
Buffalo’s Mira & Niagara Falls stand as two wonders worth…
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
Howard University reenrolls dozens after hundreds lost admission
Reports indicate that Howard University has reenrolled 46 incoming freshmen…
health
How Nigerian students bridge hepatitis gap through medical outreach
Students from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto are doing medical outreach…
Religion
Denise Oliver-Velez, Young Lords leader and Black Panther Party member, dies at 78
Denise Oliver-Velez, a famed member of both the Young Lords…
