A conversation with 'Black Girl Magic' poet Mahogany L. Browne

Mahogany L. Browne, Lincoln Center's first poet-in-residence, is a woman of many talents, but is probably best known for her poem “Black Girl Magic,” published in 2018. The poem celebrates and uplifts the talents and strengths of Black women and girls, and is an ode to a rich history of role models — but also a conversation of young Black girls, just like she was once.

On view: 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' at the Met

At the recent press preview for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute’s Spring '25 exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” members of the press, editors, and special guests were dressed in their best.

Three freedom fighters: Malcolm, Fanon, and Lumumba

Centennial celebrations of Malcolm X's birth will be taking place all over the world, and on at least one occasion that commemoration is combined with Patrice Lumumba (July 2) and Frantz Fanon (July 20).

A wait to end all waits? Public pressure persists for Flatbush Avenue bus lane

Can't spell Flatbush without bus. So improving the B41 route remains a crucial issue for transit advocates in the Riders Alliance, who say the slow commute times disproportionately impact Black New Yorkers.

Tony nominations recognize Black and Latinx excellence on Broadway

The long-awaited nominations are out for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, and Black and Latinx people are beautifully represented for this amazing season on Broadway.

Dr. Sharon Brangman on Geriatrics, Alzheimer's disease and the Black community

Sharon Brangman, MD is the chair of Geriatric Medicine and director of the Upstate Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease at State University of New York Upstate Medical University. She spoke with the Amsterdam News about geriatrics, Alzheimer's, and preventative care. This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.

SimiSleighs Foundation announces 2025 Athlete Grant Program recipients

The SimiSleighs Foundation, founded by history-making Olympian Simidele Adeagbo with the mission to build a better world for girls and women through sport, recently announced its third cohort of the Athlete Grant Program.

Fierce Love: Ubuntu and Just Love

I'm writing you from Nebraska — where I was born — on May Day, as we commemorate International Workers Day.

Are Black, Latino families targeted by ACS?

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) has issued a new report that highlights a concerning trend: child abuse investigations by NYC's Administration for Children's Services (ACS) often target low-income Black and Latino women.

Joe Pressley: ‘Serving is part of my DNA'

Joe Pressley, 62, is a proud Black gay man from Crown Heights, Brooklyn, with more than three decades of experience in public service. And retirement? That's nowhere on the horizon.

32nd New York African Film Fest: 2 billion people, 100 films, 3 reviews

No land is more prone to reductionist narratives than Africa.

BMX star Nigel Sylvester connects biking and Mental Health Awareness Month

Nigel Sylvester has defied convention on his path to acclaim in the sport of biker motocross, more popularly known as BMX.

Can the Knicks pull off an unlikely upset of the defending champion Celtics?

Monday night dramatically altered the strength of the lens through which many Knicks fans are viewing this season.

Figure Skating in Harlem celebrates the past and looks to the future

“It's definitely amazing being in the room with these incredible people who make you want to skate every day,” said Adrianna Walker, one of the girls featured in “Harlem Ice,” a five-part docu-series about Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH) that premiered earlier this year.

Raritan Valley (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Inc. hosts 'Swing into Spring' fundraising event

An afternoon of elegance and purpose-driven impact marked the annual “Swing into Spring” fundraising event that the Raritan Valley (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, hosted on Sunday, May 4, at The Marigold in Somerset, New Jersey.

St. John's Amarachukwu Obi transitions from the track to the business world

After earning her bachelor's degree at the University of Alabama, sprinter Amarachukwu Obi still had NCAA eligibility remaining, and she has used it to continue competing while pursuing an MBA in business analytics and risk management at St. John's University.

A fun event to raise much-needed funds for worthy causes

HOST OF LOCAL NAMES IN FUNDRAISING SHOW

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Celebrate the written word with National Share-a-Story Month and help change the world, one book at a time

Selles appears to be on dodgy ground at City

BOSS CHANGE WON'T BE A BIG SURPRISE

Sir Bradley on cocaine battle

CYCLING Sir Bradley Wiggins has revealed he became addicted to cocaine following his retirement from cycling and is “lucky to be here”.

Save your coppers

Police procedural is just one of a clutch of indie titles you can turn to for budget friendly fun

SMART deco

TIM BOND falls under the stylish 1930s spell of a Miami hotel that's both perfectly placed and budget-friendly

IT WILL BE LIKE AMSTERDAM ON STEROIDS, SAYS ROBINS' LAKIN

CHIEF executive Paul Lakin won Hull KR’s bid for Las Vegas and admitted: “It'll be like Amsterdam on steroids!”

Tigers to make decisions on out of contract stars

QUINTET WILL LEARN FATE BEFORE WEEKEND

Van Gerwen out of Players Championship

DARTS Michael van Gerwen has pulled out of the Players Championship 16, with his close friend Vincent van der Voort giving a worrying update about the darts legend.

Is Leigh's Lam on radar as Red and Whites look at options for 2026?

HALF-BACK CONUNDRUM REMAINS SIGNIFICANT PIECE OF PETERS' JIGSAW

Brits back closer ties with the EU, finds poll

BRITISH voters back closer farming and defence ties with the EU, new polling suggests ahead of a major summit.

Murray & Djokovic call off partnership

ANDY MURRAY'S partnership with Novak Djokovic has come to an end after the pair announced they would no longer be working together.

Durability is Hull's name of the game

Durability is one of the greatest strengths of any rugby league player.

England players in IPL dilemma

CRICKET England have included five Indian Premier League players in their one-day international squad to face the West Indies, including former captain Jos Buttler, but have not ruled out allowing individuals to skip the series in favour of their franchise.