Dr. Brenda M. Greene Lynnette Velasco, the beloved writer, journalist, poet and avid supporter of black literature and in particular, children’s literature, was passionate about young...
While many opportunities exist to join others in protesting the gun violence, the potential power and influence of individuals in family and community receives little or...
By Mary Alice Miller Brownsville can tell the time of year by Trucked Out SUV events. Christmas. Easter. Thanksgiving. Local residents flock to Trucked Out’s back-to-school...
By Mary Alice Miller An entire summer of antiviolence mentoring via basketball came down to one intense final tournament. In an effort to curb gun violence...
New world-class festival, showcasing borough’s emerging performing artists, set for Sept. 12-23 The BEAT Festival (Brooklyn Emerging Artists in Theater), the borough’s first festival to showcase...
By Mary Alice Miller Bopping heads and tapping feet filled the audience last Saturday at Brownsville Heritage House. Word on the Street – the house band...
Bernice Elizabeth Green The Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps is revving up for its 25th year providing emergency services for the community … with an added focus...
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...
