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VIDEO: AmNews Executive Editor discusses Pride Month special report
AmNews Executive Editor Damaso Reyes and Bishop Joseph Tilton talk about the AmNews' special report for Pride Month. The post…
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There’s nothing quiet about poetry: Generation Verb hosts student showcase in celebration of new book
Generation Verb hosted an inaugural book release and student showcase. The post There’s nothing quiet about poetry: Generation Verb hosts…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related offense
Sean “Diddy Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could…
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Owning a home remains a path to wealth, but Black homeowners need to safeguard their future
Black wealth in the U.S. relies heavily on homeownership, retaining property ownership is crucial for building wealth in Black families.…
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OP-ED: A turning point in corrections: transparency, accountability & human dignity
A.8871/S.8415 obligates DOCCS to notify next-of-kin and publish a death notice publicly within 24 hours. The post OP-ED: A turning…
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Union alliance grows for the Mamdani phenomenon
Strong support for State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s Democratic primary is boosting his chances to be elected…
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Mamdani: Where will party loyalties lie?
This week’s election board results reaffirmed Assemblymember Zohran K. Mamdani’s win in the June primary for the mayor’s race. The…
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The prevailing question, ‘what are the Knicks doing?’ lingers in early July
Questions over what the Knicks are doing over the past month since Tom Thibodeau was fired continue to linger. The…
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OP-ED: We are building a more affordable New York
The Governor’s Affordability Agenda recently passed through the New York State Budget, delivering victories on issues that working families care…
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Secrets of Harlem’s rich legacy now a tap away with ‘Signs of the Times’ app
While We Are Still Here (WWSH), has launched a new mobile app designed to help users explore Harlem called “Signs of…
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A New York Rebellion: Gen Z’s Political Awakening
It’s been one week since New York City’s Mayoral Democratic Primary election, and the nation is abuzz with Zohran Mamdani’s…
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Vic Hall, the 2025 Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year, teaches life lessons through basketball
Vic Hall's Hall’s basketball roots were planted at Columbus High School in the Bronx and Westchester Community College. The post…
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Is it time for a more inclusive era of ownership in NYC’s gaming and casino industry? Rev. Sharpton and JAY-Z think so.
SL Green teams up with JAY-Z, Rev. Sharpton, and Ryan Williams to bid for a Times Square casino license at…
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‘Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth’ was inspiring and uplifting
Every June 19, the Broadway League has a tremendous program as part of its Black to Broadway initiative called “Broadway…
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Kenyans put their president on notice over broken campaign promises, corruption and violence
Kenyans disaffected with President William Ruto hold placards proclaiming “WANTAM,” a sensational slogan distilling their efforts to disgrace him as a “one-term”…
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Dominican, Haitian Americans to convene for Decolonizing ‘Hispaniola’ Conference
A Brooklyn-based group of Dominican and Haitian Americans wants to change the traditional narrative of hostility between their two communities.…
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NYC municipal retirees celebrate end of push toward Medicare Advantage
The city will no longer try to require retired public service workers to use Medicare Advantage for their healthcare. The…
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Mamdani shocks the establishment as Cuomo concedes
Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist who ran an energetic campaign centered on the cost of living, had an early lead…
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Borough president winners in BX and BK races
Unofficial results from the BOE, indicate that incumbents Antonio Reynoso and Vanessa Gibson dominated their re-election campaigns. The post Borough…
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Which team may have an unexpected future superstar in the 2025 NBA Draft class?
While the first round of this year’s NBA Draft took place last night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Round…
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Zohran Mamdani joins day one endorsers day before early voting ends
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined hundreds of volunteers to get out the vote at a rally in…
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(Unofficial) NYC City Council winners in primarily Black and Brown districts
Quite a few Black City Council members were in competitive races in this year’s June primary elections. The post (Unofficial)…
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Canvassers gear up at the polls
Despite the weather rising to 100 degrees, voters and canvassers alike braved the heat for their cause. The post Canvassers…
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Heatwave hits NYC on June primary Election Day 2025
Polls opened on Tuesday, June 24, for the 2025 citywide June primary elections as a heatwave hit the city this…
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Gay by the grace of God: A Black pastor’s journey
At the forefront of the movement of African and Black American faith leaders to counter the efforts of these so-called…
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