Remembering Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin – the freedom fighter known as H. Rap Brown
At the end of his book, Die Nigger Die, H. Rap Brown wrote, “This country was born of violence. Violence is as American as cherry...
Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Viola Ford Fletcher can finally rest
by Lois Bogan
For more than a century, rest never came easily to Viola Ford Fletcher. When she closed her eyes, the horror of what she experienced in...
Yasmine Tiana Goring uses her story in film that highlights affordability crisis in Brooklyn
by Lois Bogan
Yasmine Tiana Goring is pursuing her PhD in anthropology, as she looks to connect to Black people experiencing displacement and gentrification across the diaspora –...
Judge makes surprise decision in Letitia James indictment
by Lois Bogan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey, concluding...
James Felton Keith looking to lead Harlem and Uptown into future by mounting a political challenge
by Lois Bogan
James Felton Keith has already led on issues of housing affordability and activism throughout his professional career, and in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over...
Calls for focus on Black maternal health emerge at city level due to continued high risks
by Lois Bogan
Black and Brown maternal health was not necessarily at the forefront of the election season, but some strides have been made at the city level...
U.S. troops again in Trinidad for alleged joint training exercises
by Lois Bogan
For most of this week, American soldiers in the Marine battle group preparing for likely action in Venezuela will be in Trinidad for joint exercises...
Bail reform research shows mixed results outside city and in NYC suburbs
by Lois Bogan
Recidivism went down long-term after New York state’s initial bail reform laws in the suburban and upstate areas, but saw short-term increases among a minority...
Last will and testament: Avoiding estate planning until it’s too late is hurting Black and Brown homeowners
by Lois Bogan
“It’s a taboo conversation to have,” said Yoram Rodriguez, 57, a deputy director of youth services living in the Bronx. He’s talking about encouraging family...
Black New Yorker: James Felton Keith looking to lead Harlem and Uptown into future by mounting a political challenge
by Lois Bogan
James Felton Keith has already led on issues of housing affordability and activism throughout his professional career, and in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over...