Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at a federal immigration detention center where he has been protesting its ...

We at the Amsterdam News wanted to take a second to talk about the U.S. Constitution, one of the most influential and “living ...

The news mainstream media just doesn’t cover. Racial justice journalism since 1909.

Howie Evans was a proverbial giant. Even though standing just 5-10, he was a towering sports and cultural icon.

The theme of the first Monday in May Met Gala, “Tailoring for You”, was derived from the museum’s new exhibition “Superfine, ...

The Drama Desk Awards always recognize excellence on and off-Broadway and are always extremely inclusive, which is amazing.

Child abuse investigations by NYC’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) often target low-income Black and Latino ...

There’s something inherently dangerous about traveling alone across the country. America is wide, vast, and in many ways experiencing a constitutional crisis. Throw in the added layers of being female ...

Leopoldo Fleming, the conguero and percussionist, and composer whose multi rhythms ignited the definitive sounds of Miriam Makeba, Nina Simone, and Harry Belafonte, died on April 28 in Paterson, N.J.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she and the State Legislature reached an agreement on the budget for fiscal year 2026.

The audience, specifically Black members of the audience, made “Sinners” a fun movie experience. Audiences gasped, loudly commented, and talked to the screen. They also laughed, screamed during ...

The Links, Incorporated recently presented its 48th Eastern Area Conference in Manhattan, attracting members from nine states ...