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Dangote refinery IPO opens a new chapter for African ownership
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has launched what supporters call a landmark offering for Nigeria…
Black New Yorker
Troy Kingston: Fighting for real New Yorkers with his viral videos
Troy Kingston fights for real New Yorkers by creating viral videos that amplify community voices…
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NEWS
How Kathleen Adams’ multiple talents led to being entrepreneur at Angel of Harlem restaurant
Businesswoman and brand strategist Kathleen Adams reflects on 11 successful years co-founding Angel of Harlem.
City’s Racial Equity Plan set to shape criminal justice policy, but some are not satisfied with it
The city’s racial equity plan aims to reform criminal justice…
Did the NYPD fail to disclose Flock camera database access?
The NYPD may have failed to disclose Flock camera database…
NYC ‘stole’ properties from Black and Brown homeowners in third-party seizures — but now it has to cough up $60M.
Last week, New York City reached a historic $60 million…
New Era Young Lords organize East Harlem signature drive for Johanna Fernández and Denise Oliver-Vélez street namings
Young Lords organize East Harlem signature drive for street namings…
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
Giants and Jets hope for dramatic turnarounds after Week 1 wins
After their Week 1 victories, both teams looked more disciplined, physical, mature, focused, and intentional than in recent seasons.
Ex-Yank Shawn Chacón embraces the roles of mentor and manager
Shawn Chacón uses George Lombard Jr.’s struggles with the yips…
Black Girls Tennis Club launches its inaugural junior player development program
With an eye toward greater impact, last month BGTC launched…
2020 Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson knocked out at UFC 331
Steveson’s star was dimmed after stunningly being knocked out by former…
Ice dancers Anaelle Kouevi and Yann Homawoo start their international season
Ice dancers Anaelle Kouevi and Yann Homawoo begin their international…
Art & Entertainment
Studio Museum Peggy Cooper Cafritz’s vision for Black artists
The Studio Museum in Harlem is paying tribute to the late Peggy Cooper Cafritz with the exhibition “Dreams of This…
Wilmington, Delaware: A Mid-Atlantic getaway for jazz, art, and nature lovers
Beyond the Amtrak lies Wilmington, DE: a charming escape from…
Tractor Beverages builds community at Queens Farm
After more than 15 years, I revisited the Queens County…
Colin Kaepernick launches new book, ‘Perilous Fight,’at Brooklyn Library
Colin Kaepernick recently visited Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)’s Central Library…
film/tv
Can ‘A Different World’ sequel change lives like the original series? Hillman is back in session
Netflix’s new “A Different World” sequel arrives with high expectations.…
2026 Emmy Awards countdown: Dubious Distinctions
The 2026 Emmy Awards countdown highlights some dubious distinctions in…
Bearing witness without judgement: Gordon Parks and the humanistic view
Gordon Parks embodied a humanistic view that allowed him to…
theater
Woodie King, Jr.’s theater magic continues in the West Village
Woodie King, Jr.’s theater magic continues in the West Village…
‘Broad Strokes’ demonstrates Cat Cohen’s healing journey through musical comedy
Comedian Cat Cohen turns a real-life heart attack at age…
‘The Pass’ shows the possible price of success in sports
“The Pass” playing at La Mama, shows an interesting take…
music
Fat Joe discusses his new album ‘Organized Rhyme’
Hip-hop artist, actor, author and “Joe and Jada” podcast co-host…
Booker T. Jones kicks off fall at historic AC boardwalk ahead of upcoming NY appearances
Famed keyboardist and songwriter Booker T. Jones broke out the…
Commentary: John Coltrane gave Black artists a spiritual roadmap
John Coltrane gave Black artists a roadmap for tracking their…
AmNews Food
Red Bull Chapters hosts La Mesa Nuyorican and superstar Rauw Alejandro
La Mesa Nuyorican set table for Red Bull Chapters featuring…
Queens-based The Nourish Spot returns to the U.S. Open for a fifth year
The Nourish Spot, a Queens-based vendor, returns to the U.S.…
Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders celebrates summer’s end with family in Brooklyn
Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders celebrates summer’s end with family in Brooklyn.
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
How Mamdani plans to fix years of pay delays in city childcare programs
Mamdani’s plan aims to fix years of pay delays in…
health
OP-ED: Remembering the indomitable and innovative oncologist Dr. Harold P. Freeman
When Dr. Harold P. Freeman applied his oncological knowledge to…
Religion
Gary fell into darkness. Black churches refused to leave it there
The city of Gary, Indiana, was plunged into darkness. It’s…
