Great scene at SummerStage's 40th anniversary kickoff: Shaggy brought out Robin Thicke for a packed free show in Central Park. De La Soul is up next on July 17. See more: https://bit.ly/4fLxnmj #SummerStage #Shaggy #CentralPark #FreeConcerts
Today we honor late anti-apartheid activist the first president of South Africa, #NelsonMandela on his birthday!
Free Shakespeare alert: Classical Theatre of Harlem's 'Othello' is running in Marcus Garvey Park through July 26, starring James Udom in the title role. See more: https://bit.ly/3T2XJZf #Othello #ClassicalTheatreOfHarlem #FreeTheater #Harlem
Mayor Mamdani visited Brooklyn's Reflections Church to meet with the 67th Precinct Clergy Council and Project ECHO's "Another Way" Initiative — a youth-led violence prevention program. 📷 Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office
Harlem Week 2026 is coming — August 1–16. Maxwell. Remembering Richard Smallwood. 16 days of culture in the heart of Harlem. Full preview: amsterdamnews.com/harlemweek2026 #HarlemWeek2026 #HarlemWeek #NYC
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Today we honor late actress, singer, model, and activist Diahann Carroll on her birthday!
#HalWilliams, veteran actor best known as Officer "Smitty" Smith on Sanford and Son and Lester Jenkins on 227, has died at 91. From classic 1970s television to recent roles on the Matlock revival, his career spanned over 50 years. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4wec4kk
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Closing our series on illegal gun possession enforcement: a Brooklyn violence intervention program was linked to a 28% drop in shooting victims, per Columbia researchers. "When we invest in youth... we save lives," says MelQuan Thawney. https://bit.ly/3Rn0i7T #PathwaysNotPunishment
Today, we honor the late multi-talented Kiki Shepard on what would have been her 75th birthday. A gifted actress, dancer, and the unforgettable co-host of "Showtime at the Apollo," Kiki's vibrant spirit and legendary style left a mark on television and entertainment. We miss you, Kiki.
Investment in violence intervention has grown, but aggressive policing continues. Mikeyy Williams on being harassed by NYPD alongside his friends: "We want to be better people... it's just the cops now." https://bit.ly/3Rn0i7T #NYPD
"The dominant approach of the city remains one of criminalization," says sociologist Alex Vitale on illegal gun possession enforcement, though pressure to invest in alternatives has grown. https://bit.ly/3Rn0i7T #CriminalJusticeReform
A security breach forced a full lockdown at Jay-Z's final Yankee Stadium concert Sunday night, delaying the show for nearly two hours. Check out the video of how it went down. (AP Video) #JayZ #YankeeStadium #NYC
Today we honor rapper, singer, actress, model and Brooklyn native Lil' Kim on her birthday!
Rev. #AlSharpton and attorney Ben Crump are demanding a deeper investigation into Nolan Wells' death, saying key details "are not adding up at all." https://bit.ly/4wCRaeq #NolanWells #BenCrump #Justice
Violence interrupter MelQuan Thawney cycled in and out of NYC's justice system. Now he mentors the next generation: "Enforcement without investment doesn't work," he says. His story, in the finale of our series: https://bit.ly/3Rn0i7T #Brooklyn
Today, we honor David Dinkins—politician, lawyer, author, and New York City's first Black mayor—on what would have been his 99th birthday.
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The family of Nolan Wells, 18, found dead off a Mississippi island after a July 4 boat trip, has retained Ben Crump. His mother is asking for videos and documentation. The investigation continues. Read more: https://bit.ly/4f8FFUU #NolanWells #BenCrump #Justice
"We knew it would piss people off. In fact, we hoped it would." — Publisher Elinor Tatum & Executive Editor Madison Gray We explain the cover everyone is talking about. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4oWU4rA #UnfinishedBusiness #AmericaAt250
Actor and activist #DannyGlover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fp3cBd
Today we honor singer, songwriter, and actress Phyllis Hyman on her birthday!
Thank you for reading, sharing, and staying in the conversation. All essays are still live: amsterdamnews.com/america250 Keep sharing. The conversation doesn't end July 4. 🔥 #UnfinishedBusiness #AmericaAt250 #America250 #BlackPress #AmsterdamNews
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"The wealth gap in America was not created by a lack of Black industriousness" — Aswad Walker, Defender Network Read the full essay: https://bit.ly/4gnq8CY #UnfinishedBusiness #GIBill #BlackVeterans #Reparations #AmericaAt250 #America250
"The Rainbow Coalition that is the United States of America has always believed in a better nation — even when that faith was not returned." — Yusef Jackson, RainbowPUSH Read more here: https://bit.ly/4vo1A0w #KeepHopeAlive #RainbowPUSH #UnfinishedBusiness #JesseJackson
Amber Thurman. Tierra Walker. Ciji Graham. Three Black women who died because of abortion bans. "Reproductive freedom and democracy rise and fall together." — Alexis McGill Johnson, President, Planned Parenthood Read: https://bit.ly/3QZNTXk #ReproductiveFreedom #UnfinishedBusiness #BlackWomen
As fireworks light up the sky tonight — what does July 4th mean to you? Tell us.👇🏿 If you haven't read our Unfinished Business special section yet: amsterdamnews.com/america250 #UnfinishedBusiness #FourthOfJuly #BlackAmerica #AmsterdamNews
Sports has always been a mirror of America's racial reality. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xYTttz #BillRussell #Kaepernick #UnfinishedBusiness #BlackAthletes #AmericaAt250 #America250