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05/28/2025

Husein Yatabarry, 32, is Muslim Community Network’s (MCN) Executive Director –– the youngest and first Black American to hold the position.

Founded in 2003, MCN is dedicated to redefining and shaping the Muslim experience in the U.S. through community education, leadership development, and advocacy.

Husein Yatabarry, 32, is Muslim Community Network’s (MCN) Executive Director –– the youngest and first Black American to hold the position.

05/28/2025

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05/28/2025

The Harlem community honored Malcolm X with a march and rally. A jazz concert under the direction of Trombonist Craig Harris honored the centennial birthday of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church located on Malcolm X Blvd at 120th St.

The Harlem community honored Malcolm X with a march and rally.

05/28/2025

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05/28/2025

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05/28/2025

The New York Law School is hosting the panel discussion "2025 Primary Election Preview" with Max Politics and FAQ NYC on May 29. The panel will feature AmNews columnist Dr. Christina Greer. Go to nyls.com/CityLawRSVP2 to RSVP.

05/28/2025

Go to amsterdamnews.com/rangel to see archives of our coverage through the years of Congressman Charles B. Rangel along with articles, rare photos and videos!

05/28/2025

A protected beach is a happy beach. Harlem Renaissance High School was one of the five schools from across the city whose students left their pencils and textbooks behind to come to this southern Brooklyn beach to touch grass and help blunt the impact of climate change by planting beach grass, which helps hold the protective sand dunes together. (Gerard Gaskin photos)

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05/28/2025

Today we honor singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman Gladys Knight on her birthday!

05/28/2025

Howard University’s softball team saw its season come to an end at the NCAA Durham Regional with losses to Duke and Coastal Carolina, but it did not dim the team’s pride for all it had accomplished. Earlier this month, the Bison won their third-ever Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament Championship.

Howard University’s softball team saw its season come to an end at the NCAA Durham Regional with losses to Duke and Coastal Carolina.

05/28/2025

“Whose Side Are You On” a hip hop gospel musical, produced and directed by Dietra Kelsey, the host of Sistah Talk TV Show. The musical, which disparages gang and gun violence, is the story of a 16-year-old Lamont who must choose between life on the street or a reconnection with God.

“Whose Side Are You On” a hip hop gospel musical, produced and directed by Dietra Kelsey, the host of Sistah Talk TV Show.