New York Amsterdam News
FAFO ain't a forcefield: Why Black silence on immigration won't save us
This might come as a shock to some Black folks sipping their tea, minding their own melanin-rich business, and lounging comfortably in their FAFO suite watching Latinos get rounded up in full slave-catcher cosplay — but let me remind you: FAFO is not a forcefield.
3 min |
June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Omnibust? Criminal justice group says prison oversight bill didn't go far enough
New York State legislators passed an Omnibus Prison Oversight Bill earlier this June in response to worsening conditions in the state's jails and prisons. The bill included some measures from the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian (BPHA) Legislative Caucus's blueprint for reforms, but organizers say not nearly enough.
4 min |
June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Apollo Theater raises $3.2 million-plus at annual Spring Benefit
A host of celebrities and entertainers attended the Apollo Theater's 2025 Spring Benefit on Wednesday night. The theater honored singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, choreographer, and Harlem native Teyana Taylor with the first Innovator Award, and record executive Clive Davis with the Legacy Award. Davis was also inducted into the Apollo's Walk of Fame.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
New York City celebrates Juneteenth!
Celebrate Juneteenth New York City-style with a plethora of performances, workshops, discussions, family activities, screenings, and concerts commemorating one of America's most significant holidays.
3 min |
June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
The Pacers try to push the Thunder to Game 7 in the NBA Finals
NBA playoff series, which can go the distance of seven games, are non-linear. On a graph charting the games, individually and collectively, the axes are volatile, accentuated by highs and lows. The current NBA Finals between the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, representing the Eastern Conference, are a microcosm of fluctuations.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Jazz Chisholm's versatility helps the Yankees maintain first-place lead in AL East
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisolm Jr. has been on the move since returning from the injured list on June 3, helping his team maintain its first-place lead in the American League East. The Yankees were 42-30 when they hosted the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the Bronx.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Black fathers hold deep talks about changing the narrative
At a Father's Day celebration and march in Brooklyn this past weekend, the Amsterdam News got a chance to ask parents how the myth of an \"absent Black father\" has affected them.
8 min |
June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Pastor Jay Gooding, Sr.: A beacon of community and hope in the Bronx
Leading by example. Establishing models. Transforming sorrow into success.
4 min |
June 19, 2025
Jersey's Best
HOW A HI-TIDE RECORDINGS SURF MUSIC POWERHOUSE
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4 min |
Summer 2025
Jersey's Best
A NEWARK ICON STEPS BOLDLY INTO THE FUTURE
With new exhibits, landmark restorations and a dynamic expansion, The Newark Museum of Art remains a cultural force
4 min |
Summer 2025
Jersey's Best
SPOTTING THE SUBTLE SIGNS
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3 min |
Summer 2025
Jersey's Best
Jersey's 12 Best KOREAN
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6 min |
Summer 2025
Jersey's Best
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2 min |
Summer 2025
Jersey's Best
backyard bliss
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3 min |
Summer 2025
Jersey's Best
INSIDE THE N.J. COMPANIES where employees thrive
Employees in the Garden State are feeling more positive about certain aspects of their careers than their counterparts in other areas of the country.
8 min |
Summer 2025
Jersey's Best
The Timeless Magic of Tent Living in Ocean Grove
ONE SUMMER RESIDENT'S TAKE ON WHY THIS TRADITION FEELS LIKE HOME
3 min |
Summer 2025
Jersey's Best
25 YEARS OF EMPOWERING ARTISTS
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3 min |
Summer 2025
Jersey's Best
affirming care, close to home
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4 min |
Summer 2025
Mac Life
> THE SHIFT
JOHN-ANTHONY DISOTTO thinks the iPad has finally got the attention it deserves after 15 years as the unloved child in the Apple family
2 min |
July 2025
Mac Life
Customize notifications on iPhone
Receive relevant and timely alerts whenever and wherever you want them
2 min |
July 2025
Mac Life
Chill out with ambient tunes
Use Apple's new Ambient Music option on iPad and iPhone
3 min |
July 2025
Mac Life
Organize your emails with macOS Sequoia 15.4
The Mac has finally got automatic Mail organization features
2 min |
July 2025
Mac Life
WHAT NEXT FOR THE APP STORE?
Why a US judge has ordered Apple to change its App Store rules and where it goes from here
6 min |
July 2025
Mac Life
iFi Zen Blue 3
One DAC to rule them all
1 min |
July 2025
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DxO Nik Collection 8
Image editing plug-ins to broaden your photographic horizons
3 min |
July 2025
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Nebula X1
Cinema-grade visuals for your home
3 min |
July 2025
Mac Life
Discover new Safari shortcut actions
Take more control over your web browser
3 min |
July 2025
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Identify birdsong on iPhone
Talk is cheep with this amazing app for birding enthusiasts
3 min |
July 2025
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Soundcore AeroClip
Stay connected all day long
1 min |
July 2025
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2 min |