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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
04.10.21
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
03.28.21
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
03.20.21
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
03.07.21
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
02.23.21
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
02.17.21
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
01.27.21
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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
"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
11.02.20
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
07.18.20
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
05.11.20
Mayor Defends NYPD Arrests As Data Shows Black People Are Overwhelmingly Targeted
NYC Mayor Defends Social Distancing Arrests Of Blacks

The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office releases a report after brutal videos surface online.
by Royce Dunmore
05.09.20
NYPD police brutality videos
NYPD Terrorizing Black People Hit Hard By COVID-19

Multiple clips have surface over the weekend.
by Royce Dunmore
05.06.20
Special Screening Of Universal Pictures' "Ma" - Arrivals
Octavia Spencer Donates Breathing Monitors Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer donated breathing monitors to hospitals in New York and Alabama.
by NewsOne Staff
05.04.20
Nurses Won’t Provide COVID-19 Treatment Without N95 Masks In California
Nurses Stop Treating Patients Who Don't Have Masks

Medical professionals put their foot down in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
by Royce Dunmore
04.17.20
(FILE) Rihanna's Charity Donates $5 Million for Global Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic Relief. Rihanna...
Rihanna Donates $2.1M To Help Domestic Violence Victims

Rihanna’s nonprofit is donating $2.1 million to help domestic violence victims living in unsafe environments during the coronavirus lockdown.
by NewsOne Staff
04.12.20
Christian Smalls, fired Amazon worker
Amazon Fires Worker Who Wanted COVID-19 Protections

The company tries to defend itself amid nationwide protest.
by Royce Dunmore
04.04.20
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Trump Complains Hospitals Have 'Insatiable Appetites'

Donald Trump calls states and medical professionals "complainers" in the midst of COVID-19.
by Royce Dunmore
04.03.20
Rev. Al Sharpton, NAN Founder, at the National Action...
National Action Network Fights Food Insecurity Amid Crisis

Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network has teamed up with World Central Kitchen to provide thousands of meals for those…
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
MTA Approves Fare Hikes In New York City
Suspicious Fire Kills 'Hero' Train Operator In Subway

Garrett Goble is mourned by his labor union.
by Royce Dunmore
03.28.20
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