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Councilmembers Salaam and Bottcher propose placing around-the-clock social workers in every NYPD precinct
Councilmembers Yusef Salaam and Erik Bottcher introduced a bill that would mandate social workers at…
Black New Yorker
City Safe Partners promotes community, security
Soyini Chan Shue, founder/owner of the security firm City Safe Partners, used the skills and knowledge…
NEWS
Afro Puerto Ricans rally for their own CROWN Act
PS 1282, the “Law Against Discrimination Based on Hair Styles,” is Puerto Rico’s version of…
New York Urban League gala celebrates local activists, urges voting
The theme for this year’s New York Urban League (NYUL) gala is “Fight…
Brenda Mallory, chair of Council on Environmental Quality, speaks out on environmental justice issues
Brenda Mallory, 12th chair of the White House’s Council on…
Bed-Stuy boxer Pryce Taylor sets his eyes on heavyweight glory
Pryce Taylor stands at around 270 at age 27, a…
Harlem’s Northside Center Gala brings in 70th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Ed., Dr. Dye-Holmes announces retirement
The 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board was recognized this…
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
Díaz and Lindor reflect the Mets’ collective slide
Mets pitcher Edwin Díaz and shortstop Francisco Lindor have had some stellar seasons during their respective Major League Baseball careers.
The Knicks bow out of the playoffs but build a championship foundation
The Knicks couldn’t conjure one more resolute effort. One more…
New York Liberty win first four games in decisive fashion
Fans might have been a little concerned when the New…
Two MLBbros are among the top in advanced stats
By breaking down how players can influence the game from…
Oleksandr Usyk tops Tyson Fury for undisputed heavyweight title
Oleksandr Usyk overcame the six-inch height and 39-pound weight differential…
Art & Entertainment
DanceAfrica celebrates the African Rainforest
DanceAfrica brings its annual celebration of African diasporic culture to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) from May 24–27.
Hip-Hop Enjoyed Universally In Harlem With “Syncing Ink”
“Syncing Ink” has amazing direction by Awoye Timpo. Osakalumi is…
Attorney Rosezena Pierce helps music artists protect their brands
Attorney Rosezena Pierce, known for her experience in the complexities…
U.S. shoegaze pioneers The Veldt embark on east coast tour
U.S. shoegaze luminaries The Veldt have announced their highly anticipated…
film/tv
Film Review: ‘MK: Mandela’s Secret Army’
“MK: Mandela’s Secret Army” by director Osvalde Lewat reminds us…
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’—Thrilling reboot launches new era
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opens with a…
‘Power’ takes new look at policing in America; now on Netflix
Yance Ford’s documentary “Power”, which delves into America’s troubled history…
theater
BK’s Billie Holiday Theatre reopens with Lynn Nottage’s ‘Fabulation or the Re-Education of Undine,’ on through May 19
Lynn Cottege’s “Fabulation or the Re-Education of Undine,” teaches that…
Christina Sajous rocks Broadway as ‘The Acid Queen’ in ‘Tommy’ revival
The recent revival of the classic rock opera “The Who’s…
Black talent shines in this year’s Tony noms
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced…
music
Country Music Hall of Fame revives historic box set
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is set…
Fraternity holds night of Afro Latin music to support abortion access
Members of the international Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity invite the…
New YA fantasy novel inspired by Beyoncé’s music
TV’s “Lovecraft Country” and music—Beyoncé’s music specifically—inspired LaDarrion Williams to…
AmNews Food
A salad to satisfy the senses
Whether it is the canned version your granny used to…
A seat at the table: 5 Black-owned restaurants to visit in New York State
Here are five Black-owned restaurants to add to your New…
Valentine’s recipes you’ll love to share
If the way to your loved one’s heart is through…
Black History
Christopher Fairfield Edley, Jr., educator and presidential adviser
Christopher Edley, Jr. was as passionate about teaching as he…
Education
Nation celebrates 70 years of Brown v. Board of Education amidst new repeals
Representatives from all five families involved in the historic Brown…
health
Deputy Commissioner Avula talks about adolescent mental health
Deepa Avula, MPH, executive deputy commissioner of the Division of…
Religion
Afro-Cuban drums, Muslim prayers, Buddhist mantras: Religious diversity blooms in once-atheist Cuba
The 1959 Castro-led revolution installed an atheist, Communist government that…