New York
Malcolm X Speaks
Malcolm X 54 Years Later

The icon was assassinated on this day in 1965.
by Madison J. Gray and NewsOne Staff
02.21.19
African American schoolgirl smiling and looking at camera.
NYC Program Teaches Girls The Power Of Self-Confidence

The Power of You Teens—a New York City-based non-profit organization—was created to teach girls the importance of self-confidence.
by NewsOne Staff
09.17.18
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm
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
Senior Couple Holding Hands
99-Year-Old Walks Six Miles To Visit Hospitalized Wife

Luther Younger, 99, walks six miles every day to be by his wife Waverlee’s side at the Strong Memorial Hospital.
by NewsOne Staff
09.02.18
Black Soldiers in Truck
First Black Veterans National Monument Receives $600K Grant

A project to create a monument honoring Black veterans has received a $600,000 grant from the state of New York.
by NewsOne Staff
02.04.18
New York
Black FDNY Union Rep Receives Racist Letter

Black FDNY union rep Keisha Brockington was the target of a racist hate letter after trying to help one of…
by NewsOne Staff
09.09.17
Brooklyn celebrates the 49th West Indian American Day...
What You Need To Know About West Indian…

New York City’s annual West Indian American Day Carnival will kick off Monday, September 4, 2017 at 11 a.m.
by NewsOne Staff
09.03.17
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