Juneteenth in NYC
By: Kelsi Bowen Photo Courtesy: avenue4anything Juneteenth celebrations in New York are relatively new compared with the holiday's long history in the South, they have quickly become anticipated cultural events. This year, young people from across the city played a leading role in creating spaces that celebrated Black history, culture and community while bringing people together. Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of chattel slavery in the United States. On June 19, 18
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NYABJ Visits The Black Beauty Club's 'Beauty on the Block'
By: Mana Faye Photo credit: Darryl Jones This past Juneteenth weekend, The Black Beauty Club transformed the plaza at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building into a vibrant marketplace for its inaugural "Beauty on the Block" event. More than 4,000 attendees gathered for the outdoor celebration, which featured booths from more than 20 Black-owned beauty brands, including Dosso Beauty, Good Weather Skin, KOBA Skincare and Harlem Perfume Co. Founder Tomi Talabi launche
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Hope Prevails: The Knicks’ Journey Through Generations
By: Tariq Richardson San Antonio, Texas — The stars, the coaches, the expectations—all changed. Yet, the ending always seemed the same until June 13, 2026. Inside a roaring arena in San Antonio, the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, capturing the franchise’s first championship since 1973. The victory ended a 53-year title drought and delivered one of the most memorable seasons in NBA history. But this wasn’t just another champio
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