It’s in the books:The movement for a Black Studies curriculum in New York City schools has its roots in the work of Dr. Adelaide Sanford, Dr....
Melissa Aviles-Ramos, a lifelong educator and the highest-ranking Latina and Spanish-speaking leader in New York City’s public schools, was appointed the next public school Chancellor for...
By David Mark GreavesOctober 3, 2024 The federal charges of bribery and campaign finance violations against Mayor Eric Adams are disappointing and painful for supporters to...
By Nayaba ArindeEditor at Large“I’m not going to resign; I’m going to reign,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams, vowing to fight federal charges of...
By Jeffery Kazembe BattsA sampling of thoughts from twenty-seven Black women mostly from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, but also including women from the Bronx, Charlotte, NC, Fort Lauderdale,...
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...