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Al Sharpton and parents of slain teen Yusuf Hawkins give press conference

Brooklyn Street Renamed In Remembrance Of Yusuf Hawkins

A Brooklyn street was renamed in memory of Yusuf Hawkins, a Black teen who was murdered by a white mob…
by Brandee Sanders
04.04.21
Re-opening Continues Across Densely Populated New York And New Jersey Areas

Man Who Targeted Light-Skinned Women Gets Hate Charges

A Black man accused of attacking women on the subway in New York City was indicted for hate crimes because…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.25.21
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Regina King Producing Biopic About Shirley Chisholm

Regina King will produce and star in a film about pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm.
by NewsOne Staff
02.20.21
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Black Twitter Responds To Casanova's RICO Charges

Clearly Casanova's charges are no laughing matter but if Black Twitter don't do nothing else, they are definitely going to…
by Charise Frazier
12.02.20
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6-Year-Old Donates 5,000 Books To Children Amid Pandemic

A 6-year-old from Long Island donated over 5,000 books to children in need amid the pandemic.
by NewsOne Staff
08.09.20
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Roc Nation Launches School In Partnership With LIU

Roc Nation has teamed up with Long Island University Brooklyn for the creation of a school.
by NewsOne Staff
08.09.20
Bed Stuy coffee shop BLM protest viral video

Coffee Shop Addresses Man Protesting 'Black Lives Matter'

A viral video causes them to speak up.
by Royce Dunmore
06.20.20
Brooklyn Democracy Academy Principal Dezann Romain

Death Of 36-Year-Old Principal Disproves Coronavirus Myths

Elderly folks can't be the exclusive conversation when talking about vulnerable people.
by Royce Dunmore
04.01.20
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Obama Portraits To Embark On National Tour

The Obama portraits will embark on a national museum tour in 2021.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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11-Year-Old Entrepreneur Opens Thrift Store In Brooklyn

11-year-old Obocho Peters opened a thrift store in Brooklyn to help underprivileged families.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Guerrilla Subway Fliers Call Out Racist 'Broken Windows'

Critics of an initiative to stop fare evasion say residents living in poverty are punished and harkens back to New…
by Simone Johnson
04.29.21
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Karma Strikes Racist Landlord For Calling Tenant N-Word

A shocking encounter involves a woman getting attacked and being called a racial slur.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Brooklyn Mom Creates Braille Clothing Patch Company

After her son was diagnosed with a disorder that left him visually impaired, a Brooklyn mom created a braille clothing…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Millennial Entrepreneur Opens Affordable Vegan Restaurant In Brooklyn

This Black millennial entrepreneur opened up an affordable vegan restaurant in Brooklyn.
by NewsOne Staff
11.10.18
About a thousand Black Lives Matter activists rally at the...

Black Child Accused Of Sexual Assault Speaks Out

His mother also has some words for Teresa Klein.
by NewsOne Staff
10.17.18
Borough President Eric Adams. In spite of blistering summer...

Borough President Investigates Cornerstone Caroline

Teresa Klein may have to pay for her actions.
by NewsOne Staff
10.16.18
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Exonerated Brooklyn Man Advocates For Reading In Prisons

After spending 27 years behind bars for a crime that he didn’t commit, John Bunn is advocating for reading in…
by NewsOne Staff
09.16.18
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Brooklyn Park To Be Named After Shirley Chisholm

The largest state park in New York City will be named after Shirley Chisholm.
by NewsOne Staff
09.18.18
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Photos And Videos From West Indian Day Parade

The West Indian Day parade is in full swing in New York City.
by NewsOne Staff
09.03.18
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'Black B**ch!': Firefighter's Racist Rant Is FDNY's Latest

The unidentified woman was an EMT.
by NewsOne Staff
08.06.18
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