The late Bedford-Stuyvesant-born author John Steptoe’s award-winning children’s books, written more than three decades ago, have powerful relevance in today’s world. Now, three of his classic...
Mrs. Rogers’ Milestone On Saturday, April 13, 2019, Ms. Alvis Rogers will celebrate her 100th Birthday with family and friends in New York City. Born April 14, 1919...
Journalist/MSNBC Anchorwoman Joy Reid, gospel great Shirley Caesar, non-profit leader Jennifer Jones-Austin, NAN official Dominique Sharpton Bright, and political leaders Valerie Jarrett, Elizabeth Warren and Alexandra...
In Memory of Daisy Bates and Her Mother March Women’s History month holds special meaning...
By Maitefa Angaza In last week’s issue we shared some of the enlightened voices raised and salient points made at the recent Annual Malcolm X Commemorative...
A monument of famed blues siner Billie Holiday will be placed in Queens. Photo by William P. Gottlieb from Wikimedia Commons. Billie Holiday Photo by...
NEW YORK/CHICAGO Who made the City & State Power 100 List for 2019? If you are interested in the NY Power elite, a cross-section of politicos,...
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...
By Nayaba ArindeEditor-at-Large“What would Malcolm X do?”Hundreds of New Yorkers asked as they came out to honor Malcolm X, who...
“Mothers are the peace on Earth that make the world go round. The love they give is always of hope...
By Da’Nelle Mason, at Age 9 It’s not everyday that a person gets to go back into the past. On...
-Bernice Elizabeth Green In late winter 1998, artist-photographer Barry L. Mason, his daughter, Da’Nelle Mason and I attended an Underground...
