Paradise Square

Broadway Musical 'Paradise Square' Opens February 2022

Paradise Square will run Pre-Broadway in Chicago, November 2 – December 5, 2021. Broadway previews will begin February 22, 2022,…
by Bilal Morris
05.16.31
Gabby Petito memorials

Gabby Petito’s Dad Addresses 'All The People' Missing

During a press conference in Bohemia, New York, the family of Gabby Petito urged the news media and the public…
by Bilal Morris
01.01.70
Northside Festival - Day 2

Rapper Nas Awarded With Designated Day In Queens

Lyricist Nas was bestowed with a key to Queens and awarded with a designated day.
by Brandee Sanders
03.15.16
24 itemsHurricane Ida hits east coast with flash floods

How Destructive Hurricane Ida Really Was, In Photos

Here are 25 photos that capture how destructive Hurricane Ida really was.
by Bilal Morris
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Chris Alexander and Tremaine Wright

Black Officials Nominated To Lead NY's Cannabis Policy

Chris Alexander has been nominated for New York's Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management, and former Assembly member…
by Zack Linly
01.01.70
US-POLICE-CRIME-RACISM

BLM Protesters Getting Paid Under NY 'Karen' Law

David Elmendorf, a former ice cream shop owner in upstate New York, has been ordered to pay $4,500 after being…
by Zack Linly
05.22.87
biden US attorney nominees damian williams and breon peace

Black NYC Litigators Among Biden’s U.S. Attorney Nominees

Two Black New York litigators were among President Joe Biden’s U.S. Attorney nominees.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
Utah Jazz v New Orleans Pelicans

Donovan Mitchell Renovates Children’s Village Hoops Courts

NBA star Donovan Mitchell recently renovated basketball courts at The Children’s Village Community Center.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
New York City Continues To Idle During Coronavirus Shutdown

NBA Players Association To Renovate Historic Rucker Park

The National Basketball Players Association is donating $360,000 to revitalize Harlem’s historic Rucker Park.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Plan Proposed To Name Street After Cicely Tyson

A collective of community organizations are on a mission to memorialize Cicely Tyson’s life and legacy by renaming an East…
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
Northside Festival - Day 2

Nas’ ‘Illmatic’ Receives Library Of Congress Honor

Nas’ debut album has been added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
Rep. Chip Roy...

Dems Demand Chip Roy Resign After Lynching Reference

Calls for Rep. Chip Roy to step down grow louder after the Texas congressman made inflammatory remarks during a recent…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
Black Mother Pepper-Sprayed By Police

Latest Rochester Police Encounter Targets Another Black Woman

The violence is rooted in the desire to violate and dominate the Black women's bodies, often perceived as a threat.…
by Charise Frazier
01.01.70
ROCHESTER, NY - SEPTEMBER 3: Candles and flowers are laid out a

Rochester Cops Walk In Death Of Daniel Prude

A grand jury voted against indicting the officers involved in the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died…
by Charise Frazier
01.01.70
Celebrity Sightings In New York City - February 12, 2020

Arrest Made In Death Of Nicki Minaj's Dad

A driver who reportedly struck Nicki Minaj's father in a fatal hit-and-run over the weekend turned himself into authorities on…
by Charise Frazier
01.01.70
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James - In response to...

NY AG Letitia James Focused On Convicting Trump

Ongoing civil and criminal investigations in New York means Trump could still face charges in New York if the impeachment…
by Anoa Changa
12.18.83
10 itemsBET Hip Hop Awards 2018 Weekend - Baller Alert Dinner Series

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
01.01.70
"When They See Us" World Premiere

Kevin Richardson Awarded Honorary Syracuse U Degree

Kevin Richardson of the Exonerated Five was recently awarded an honorary degree from Syracuse University.
by Brandee Sanders
05.28.43
NY Democratic House Candidate Jamaal Bowman Holds Election Night Event

Jamaal Bowman Wins New York Congressional Primary

Jamaal Bowman's historic primary victory over a longtime New York Congressman all but guarantees that there will be another Black…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
Indoor portrait of young African nurse wearing N95 face mask

Mother-Daughter Duo Travel To NYC To Fight COVID-19

A mother-daughter nurse duo traveled from Arkansas to NYC to join those who are on the frontlines of fighting the…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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