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Legal Aid Society hits the road to offer Harlemites free legal services
The Legal Aid Society offered free legal services and “know your rights” education this past…
Black New Yorker
Ballroom legend Egyptt LaBeija eschews glory for self-improvement
Egyptt LaBeija sits at the throne of the ballroom and drag world. She’s currently the…
NEWS
Black birders flock to the Rockaways
On a day with blue skies and bright rays from the sun, dozens of residents…
PHOTOS: NYC Multicultural Festival is a hit in Harlem
The New York African Chorus Ensemble, NYP 30th Precinct, and…
NYC’s Section 8 waitlist portal reopens, here’s how to apply
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlist reopens for applications…
DOI investigation details NYCHA’s missteps for Jacob Riis Houses water contamination scare in 2022
Nearly $500,000 went down the drain after a costly NYCHA’s…
The big fight: mental conditioning trainer and author Elliot Allen
Through mental conditioning, trainer and author Elliot Allen offers help…
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
Duke volleyball standout Christina Barrow joins The HistoryMakers
Duke University rising junior Christina Barrow is home with family while continuing to train in anticipation of returning to campus…
MLB home run king Barry Bonds enters Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame
All-time MLB great and reigning home run king Barry Bonds has…
What has gone wrong with the floundering Mets?
The Mets season has taken a turn for the worse…
Columbia pitcher James Vaughn ponders his future in baseball
As Harlem native James Vaughn spends his final days on…
Liberty head on road trip with a three-game winning streak
After back-to-back losses, the New York Liberty returned to Barclays…
Art & Entertainment
Dance Calendar June 2024
This month’s calendar highlights Angie Pittman at The Chocolate Factory Theater on June 5-8.
Vontélle x DEEMED eyewear inspire ‘A Different World’ of opportunities
The popular early-90s sitcom “A Different World” revolved around characters…
Tribeca Film Festival 2024 Film Review: “Made In Ethiopia”
The documentary “Made in Ethiopia” is the feature debut of…
‘Black Barbie’—Shonda Rhimes-produced doc makes its point
Walking down memory lane is one of the best parts…
film/tv
A celebration of queer love in the short film ‘Bodega’
The short film “Bodega” is a captivating story follows a…
AfroPoP’s ‘Can You Bring It…’ episode wins Peabody Award
The critically acclaimed documentary “Can You Bring It: Bill T.…
Tribeca Festival 2024: The Rundown
The upcoming 23rd annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by OKX,…
theater
‘CABARET at the Kit Kat Club’ is a sensational evening at the theater
“CABARET at the Kit Kat Club” will have you captivated.…
‘The Great Gatsby’ is grand on Broadway!
“The Great Gatsby,” playing at the Broadway Theater on 53rd…
DanceAfrica 2024’s opening night performance
The most recent DanceAfrica opening night event, held at the…
music
Sonny ‘Abubadika’ Carson and the hip-hop generation
Although Brooklyn street warrior Sonny “Abubadika” Carson transitioned to the…
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…
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
Louis Johnson, a Black trailblazer in ballet and modern dance
Louis Johnson was a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and director whose…
Education
Mel’s Law means posthumous degrees obtainable at CUNY/SUNY
Mel’s Law was passed in October 2023 allowing CUNY/SUNY to…
health
Helene Fuld College of Nursing Celebrates Nurses’ Week
The Helene Fuld College of Nursing celebrated National Nurses Week…
Religion
Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he’s deflecting from his own problems
After the International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor, Karim Ahmad Khan,…