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King of the Scatterguns
The single best and most economical arm for hunting and defense in the Wild West was the double-barreled shotgun.
The Beginnings of the Bird Cage
Owner Billy Hutchinson led it through some difficult times.
A Gut Punch Turns into a Miracle Reprieve
A dedicated father/daughter team is restoring a historic New Mexico treasure.
Selling the Mythic West and the Real West
Parade saddles, illustrations and movie memorabilia were sold at auction.
Letter carriers' union rallies for better worker protections
Members of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) recently held a rally in front of Harlem's Manhattanville Post Office on West 125th Street.
Celebrating the Black immigrants who shaped NYC's history
New York City turns 400 years old this year and centuries of literal blood, sweat, and tears have gone into making the city what it is a titan of industry, a bastion of culture, a tiny archipelago with millions of people, and a place that has always been home to immigrants of all kinds.
Newark cut street homelessness in half in 2023 - can NYC follow suit?
In 2022, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka rolled out \"The Path Home\" to end chronic homelessness in New Jersey's biggest city.
Africa Center's new CEO Martin Kimani says 'connection' needed now more than ever
Kenya's former UN ambassador discusses uniting diaspora and plans to revitalize Africa Center amid political divisions globally
A more complete history of Harlem Renaissance being unearthed at Woodlawn Cemetery
Woodlawn Cemetery is an unmissable landmark.
Schomburg Center to celebrate centennial with year-long programming
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (135th and Lenox Avenue) recently announced a year-long centennial celebration at a press conference in the national landmark.
Remembering two freedom fighters an ocean apart
Given the current reactionary political firmament, the activist community suffered a serious setback recently with the deaths of Rev. Nelson Napoleon Johnson, 81, in Greensboro, N.C., and Marika Sherwood, 86, in England.
Yona Deshommes and Riverchild Media
The world of book publishing has not been historically kind to Black and Brown authors.
Traffic deaths rose in Black and Brown communities last year despite general Vision Zero gains: TransAlt
Racial and class disparities persisted last year in the city's traffic deaths, despite marked improvements under the decade-old Vision Zero program.
Manhattan sees spike in anti-migrant attacks as hate crime cases remain high
In 2023, the Manhattan District Attorney initiated just one hate crime prosecution based on national origin.
Afro Latino Colman Domingo receives Montecito Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
As the 2025 Oscar Academy Awards® season approaches, \"Sing Sing\" is emerging as a major contender, earning an impressive 97% Rotten Tomatoes score from both critics and audiences.
Crowds in the streets call for Adams' head while governor mulls
The tension around City Hall was palpable as several deputy mayors called it quits and protesters flooded the streets, demanding that Governor Kathy Hochul remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office.
Black and Brown communities continue long history of mutual aid
Before social safety nets were enshrined through government programs like Medicare, free-and-reduced school lunches, or food stamps, charity-the idea of the wealthier aiding the needy-was the social norm.
Roosevelt Island's Black executives fired, discrimination suit continues
Executives of the Black Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) - its CEO and President Shelton Haynes, and General Counsel Gretchen Robinson-were fired last year amidst a racial discrimination lawsuit against the state.
Harnessing the power of community to heal
During rush hour at Penn Station, a man was on the ground, foaming at the mouth.
NYC rallies against Trump, Adams, and Musk
It was on Presidents' Day, during a national day of protest, that Edafe Okporo, a candidate for City Council in District 7, seized the moment to declare his commitment to countering the influence of President Donald Trump's policies in New York City.
In Praise of Poetry
APRIL IS National Poetry Month, and poetry lovers in Texas have an extra reason to celebrate.
Making Scents
SALES OF PERFUME and fragrance products shot up 32% in 2022 and have kept rising.
GLAD TO HEAR IT
3 STORIES TO Make Your Day
Just a Snore or Something More?
Sleep apnea is on the rise, and it can be dangerous. How to tell if you or your sleeping partner has it.
Filling the (Kitchen) Cabinet
A husband and wife formalize their division of labor
The Americas
Narrated by Tom Hanks
THE CRAZIEST HOTEL STAY EVER
It all started when no one was at the front desk to greet them. So the friends stepped up, and soon they were in charge.
Some People Have All the Luck
Once in a while, the toast does fall jelly-side up
OUT OF THE WATER!
A HORRIFIC SHARK ATTACK NEARLY KILLS A SWIMMER... 90 MINUTES LATER, IT HAPPENS AGAIN
"I CAN'T STOP!"
A sports fan gets sucked into online betting. It nearly wrecks his family.