By Stephen Witt Succeeding Vito as county boss In Brooklyn, where elbowing your way into politics is the norm, the Kings County Democratic Party Chair has...
By Michael Tomasky The addition of Paul Ryan was supposed to infuse the Romney campaign with big ideas that would be argued in big debates with...
City mum on Sumner Armory The city Department of Homeless Services (DHS) issued a terse “No comment” regarding their intentions of use for the Sumner Armory...
By Amelia Rawlins Colorful handmade costumes, cultural foods and island music are all again expected for Monday’s West Indian-American Day Parade – the largest parade in...
By David Mark Greaves There is no doubt where the bulk of the African-American constituency stands on this election: nearly 100% for Obama. And the main...
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as the architect of the historic August 28,1963 March on Washington for Jobs...
Each year, the nation and the world pause to remember the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and...
Tracing Black Families Back to Slavery in Brooklyn Fern GillespieSlavery in New York City began 400 years ago in 1626...
Remembering Helene Nomsa Brath By Cinque BrathIn our community, we often celebrate the louder voices—the ones who grab the microphone,...
New York, NY, June 27, 2025 – The Abolition Commemoration Day Committee is presenting its fourth Abolition Commemoration Day in...
NEW ORLEANS – Earlier this month, Dillard University, in partnership with the City of New Orleans and University Medical Center...
by NZINGHAJune is the month where we celebrate Father’s Day. It’s the day we honor men who embody the task...
The “Batman and Robin” of The Black Arts Movement by Cinque BrathMy father was not recognized for his unique parenting...