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NYC archives detail the last days of George Rex, the city’s ‘last slave’
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (622+ words) NYC archives detail the last days of George Rex, the city's "last slave'New York Amsterdam News Not possible without you! Our journalism is only possible with support from you, our readers. The news mainstream media just doesn't cover. Racial justice…...
In New York, faith-based groups prepare for ICE pushing farther into city
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (809+ words) The current opposition to President Donald Trump's wielding of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has only continued in recent weeks, as protesters once again took to the streets for another "No Kings' Day demonstration on March 28. This is especially apparent…...
Multi-talented Harlem resident finds balance and joy in song and on the ice
1+ week, 2+ day ago (741+ words) Alicia Hall Moran has created unique pieces, some of which have included her lifelong love of figure skating. Not possible without you! Our journalism is only possible with support from you, our readers. The news mainstream media just doesn't cover....
New leadership for HARLEM WEEK is here to “honor our legacy”
2+ week, 2+ day ago (357+ words) We all were interns with HARLEM WEEK or we may have received scholarships from HARLEM WEEK, been involved in HARLEM WEEK in one way or another throughout our teenage and adult lives. We have been able to watch HARLEM WEEK…...
The Legal Aid Society marks 150 years with new exhibit
4+ week, 2+ day ago (568+ words) New York City's Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest public defense provider, marks its 150th anniversary this year. Celebrations kick off this week at the New York Historical on the Upper West Side, where an exhibit about the organization's history opens…...
Rev. Al Sharpton hosting annual MLK Day event at NAN
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (320+ words) Rev. Al'Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN) is hosting his annual King'Day'Public'Policy Forum. Not possible without you! Our journalism is only possible with support from you, our readers. The news mainstream media just doesn't cover. Racial…...
‘Only Human’ exhibit ends on a high note in Harlem
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (811+ words) In New York City, there's no shortage of things that command attention. We casually round corners to captivation, and open doors onto moments that invite wonder. In Harlem specifically, a flood of fine art is weaving anthropology and identity into…...
Naughty by Nature's Treach celebrates birthday at Bronx nightclub
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (226+ words) Treach from the hip-hop group Naughty by Nature, celebrated his 55th birthday with an appearance at Salsa Con Fuego. Not possible without you! Our journalism is only possible with support from you, our readers. The news mainstream media just doesn't cover....
How New York Historical brought the ‘Gay Harlem Renaissance’ back to life
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (330+ words) That's really important for us to realize, and it's one of the problems of the field of LGBTQ history: it's primarily focused on white, middle-class people, and in fact, queer life in the "20s and "30s was much more diverse. As it…...
Why the continuing push-pull over NYC’s short-term rental laws is squeezing renters
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (418+ words) Facing the dual issues of skyrocketing housing and affordability costs, pockets of New York City's Black and Brown small homeowners are calling for critical changes to the short-term rental (STR) laws. This allows them to better use booking platforms, like…...