Rutgers Dominates Howard in Friday Night Football
By: Bill Allen The Rutgers University, Scarlet Knights did what was expected of them Friday, Sept. 25, defeating Howard University in a matchup between two programs with different Howard University, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Washington, D.C., has a longstanding tradition of bringing its football program to the New York-New Jersey area. The Rutgers-Howard matchup was a regular-season, nonconference game, meaning the two teams competed outside their
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A Different World The Reboot
By: Jill Goldsberry Photo courtesy: Netflix.com Photo by: ELI JOSHUA ADE Many of us remember being young, gifted, and Black; , it came with endless possibilities. We tuned in faithfully as Denise Huxtable transitioned from The Cosby Show into her own series, capturing her journey to campus, building new friendships, and taking on life as a student at an HBCU. It was essentially the nineties Black college version of Grown-ish, carving out space during one of the best eras of B
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The Everlasting History and Evolution of New York’s West Indian Day Parade
By: Breanna Robinson Photo courtesy of Leo Bruce Henpell/Dreamstine Every Labor Day, Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway transforms into a glorious river of vibrant color, upbeat music and movement. Sequined costumes shimmer like tropical birds, steelpan orchestras echo across brownstone-lined blocks, and the aroma of jerk chicken, curry goat and doubles drifts through the late-summer air. For millions of New Yorkers, the West Indian Day Parade is more than a festival; it is a testame
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Spike Lee Joints - BK Loves MJ is Back
Photos and Written By: Victorious De Costa One of NYC’s favorite Spike Lee joints, BK Loves MJ, returned to Fort Greene Park on Michael Jackson’s birthday. Crown Heights’ own DJ Spinna presided over the celebration, leading a crowd of 25,000 people who packed every square inch of the park to celebrate the King of Pop in style. From legions of residents of the nearby Ingersoll and Walt Whitman Houses — where Spike Lee has been a lifelong neighbor — to veteran transplants from
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AAAM Conference Highlights the Power of Preserving Black History
Written and Photos By: Bill Allen Museum professionals, historians, educators, curators and supporters from across the country gathered in Philadelphia Aug. 19-22 for the 2026 Association of African American Museums (AAAM) Conference, an annual event focused on preserving, interpreting and sharing African American history and culture. The conference brought together many connected to institutions dedicated to documenting the experiences and contributions of Africans and Afric
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NYABJ Went to NABJ...My first Convention Won't be My Last
By: Jewel Benton L to R: Michael Harriot; Joy Reid; Tiffany Cross; and Don Lemon during the Power of the Pivot: Rebooting, Rebranding, ReBUILDING After Career Turns panel NYABJ is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and NABJ celebrated its 50th last year. This was my first year attending the convention. Held in Atlanta from Wednesday, Aug. 12, through Sunday, Aug. 16, the convention drew 4,302 registrants, making it the second-largest convention in the organization’s
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Women Dominate the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame
Written and Photos By: Bill Allen It has been a hot summer and not just because of the temperatures. The 2026 basketball season has brought renewed attention to the sport, fueled by new television and radio contracts, increased interest in the WNBA and packed arenas across the country. The league’s rookie class has generated plenty of excitement, but Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has emerged as one of the season’s most talked-about young stars. Former WNBA player and coac
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