A year ago, Chef JJ Johnson hosted the first-ever Bacardi Presents JJ Johnson’s The Cookout: Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary Celebration at the New York City Wine and Food Festival (NYCWFF). On Oct. 20, Bacardi Presents JJ Johnson’s The Cookout: A
Since his debut in the late 1990s, Lil Wayne has been one of the most important hip-hop artists in the world. From being a superstar behind the mic who has collaborated with Jay Z, Kanye West, T.I., and Destiny’s Child
Journalist and author Mikki Taylor reacts to “Don’t Touch My Hair,” a mobile immersive experience created by filmmaker and creator Ayana Morris that is located in Harriet Tubman Square in Newark, New Jersey.
Maxwell has been an ever-lasting fixture on Black radio and music charts for nearly three decades. His Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite album inspired new classifications such as neo-classic and progressive soul because of its originality. Maxwell continues to bring his
The New York Liberty‘s mindset has been one of a group determined to overcome a crushing home loss in Game 4 of the 2023 WNBA Finals that ended the season. Against the Atlanta Dream and the Las Vegas Aces, Liberty
Flavor Flav is a pioneer in two different arenas. As a member of the iconic hip-hop group Public Enemy, he made music in the 1980s and 1990s that continues to live on as classics. Flavor Flav also is a reality
The Reunion Tour unites gospel music titans for a night of celebration that turns any venue where the tour lands into a house of God for several hours. The tour’s brainchild is Kirk Franklin. It features the 20-time Grammy Award
UFC light heavyweight contender Khalil Rountree Jr., inspired by the icon Muhammad Ali, shares why he will beat Alex Pereira at UFC 307 and become UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
The New York Knicks traded three-time All-Star power forward Julius Randle to the Minnesota Timberwolves just days after the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball Charter School named its gymnasium “the Julius Randle All-Star Court” in his honor for helping to
“Law & Order: Organized Crime” star Danielle Moné Truitt, who plays Sergeant Ayanna Bell, shares why she believes it benefits the show to move from NBC to the streaming service Peacock for its fifth season while in New York City.
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola discusses the impact of Nelson Mandela in South Africa and around the world and the South African delegation’s goals while in the United States for the United Nations General Assembly.
Gabby Thomas, who won three gold medals at the Paris Olympics, was upset by Brittany Brown in the 200 meters at the first Athlos NYC event at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Brown, who won bronze in Paris, finished
The New York Liberty have spent the entire season fueled by last year’s WNBA Finals loss to the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces. After being eliminated in four games at Barclays Center — including a heartbreaking one-point defeat that
Three-time Grammy Award winner Megan Thee Stallion capped off Athlos NYC, an all-female track and field event, with a 30-minute performance last night at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. The event featured six races headlined by three-time Paris Olympics gold
Parks Tau, South Africa‘s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, discusses the country’s desire to become a global investment destination, and its goal to eradicate poverty and various inequalities as he visited the United Nations General Assembly in New York
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made his first historic visit to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City earlier this week with members of his delegation of ministers and top government officials. After remarks by deputy minister
The New York Liberty — led by Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu — dominated the regular season with a league-best 32-8 record and look to bring the first WNBA championship to New York when the 2024 WNBA Playoffs
With music mogul Sean Combs sitting in prison after being arrested on Monday evening in New York City and pleading not guilty in court to charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution and having his
Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested by Homeland Security in a midtown Manhattan hotel last night, just hours after he was seen walking through New York City with his son, Christian, and posing for photos with fans. The arrest followed a
Actor Marsai Martin discusses her passion for supporting HBCUs, including her annual Sai Summer Cookout at the HBCUNY game between Morehouse College and Howard University at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
