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October 31, 2022
Prepping for its 55th season, the National Black Theatre continues to innovate, shake up and empower the Black American theater…
October 31, 2022
The city of New York is settling lawsuits filed on behalf of two men who were exonerated last year for the 1965…
October 25, 2022
New York City's Civilian Complaint Review Board will now be able to investigate racial profiling allegations against police officers.
October 14, 2022
JPMorgan Chase and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West are ending their business relationship, but the breakup is not…
October 8, 2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the demand being put on the city to provide housing and other assistance…
October 7, 2022
Williams, Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross, Shaquille O'Neal and Killer Mike are among those set to help celebrate Black success and…
September 24, 2022
Legendary jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders has died, a representative from his music label Luaka Bop confirmed on Saturday.
New York City Subway Pushing Death Puts Spotlight On Commuter Safety
September 24, 2022
New York’s subway system has also seen significantly decreased ridership linked to public fear of crime during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 16, 2022
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B resolved a yearslong criminal case stemming from a pair of brawls at New York City strip…
September 11, 2022
Victor Glemaud’s brand was one of a record-breaking 28 Black-owned brands on display this New York Fashion Week.
September 7, 2022
Over 20 New Yorkers are included in "Say Their Names," including Amadou Diallo, Eric Garner and the 10 victims of…
September 3, 2022
The Metropolitan Museum of Art turned over 27 artifacts worth over $13 million. Investigators say they were looted from Rome…
August 23, 2022
Thousands of asylum seekers from across Latin America and the Caribbean are caught in the political battle over U.S. immigration…
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July 27, 2022
Because of inflation tied to the pandemic and Russia's war with Ukraine, owners are faced with no choice but to…
July 26, 2022
A New York City preacher was robbed of more than $1 million worth of jewelry Sunday by armed bandits, police…
July 25, 2022
A sixth man linked to the rape of a jogger in Central Park is expected to have a robbery charge…
July 22, 2022
The philanthropic branch of Jay-Z's Roc Nation is a partner in an NYC event focusing on police violence and area…
July 21, 2022
The trial of R. Kelly’s manager opened Tuesday on charges that he forced the cancellation of a screening of a…
July 19, 2022
Only 50 of Philly’s 65 pools are open this summer due to a lifeguard shortage — a problem facing cities…
July 15, 2022
Lawyers for Muhammad Aziz, who spent two decades in prison for Malcolm X's 1965 murder, filed a civil rights lawsuit…