In the latest episode of “Equity in Focus,” host Kevin Hooks sits down with Mario Reyes, a veteran advocate for mental health, fatherhood, and artistic
Hip Hop legend KRS-One has always been an advocate and leader for the culture. The Bronx native is hopeful about the future of Hip Hop
Educator and playwright Alaina Freeman shares her teaching experiences in the Bronx, New York, in her one-woman show, The MisEducation of Ms. Freeman.
On Jan. 16, Bronx, New York, rapper Lil Tjay was arrested for a weapons violation. Tjay was in a SUV with four other people when
DJ Hercurock hails from the mean streets of the South Bronx where he was exposed to many musical influences at an early age such as
Jerelyn Rodriguez, the CEO and co-founder of The Knowledge House, discusses the Bronx, New York, beginnings of the nonprofit organization that teaches technology skills so
On April 7, 2022, more than 20 alleged Bronx gang members were taken into custody and named in an 82-count indictment that involved 32 violent
Fat Joe has started a relief fund for those affected by the deadly fire in Bronx, New York, which left at least 17 dead. Joe is
Flyer for the Back To School Jam hosted by DJ Kool Herc. Hip-hop holiday signals a turning point in education for a music form that
Bronx, New York, has always served as a cornerstone for urban music. Without New York City’s “greenest borough,” it’s arguable that hip-hop would not exist
A 26-year-old Bronx woman who was experiencing symptoms consistent with a low platelet count has died while giving birth to her first child. Amber Isaac
A New York man prone to fits of jealousy and rage is in jail after confessing to the murder of his girlfriend. Angel Felix Rodriguez, 23,
A Bronx, New York man had a very expensive night of sex after celebrating a lawsuit payout. According to the NY Post, Saul Mata Vellegas
A tragedy has unfolded before the new year as a massive apartment fire in the Bronx has claimed the lives of 12 people. Fire department
A manager at a Bronx, New York, fast-food restaurant was arrested after police got more than fries with their order. The owner of the franchise restaurant, Tony Rodriguez, issued a public statement saying in part, “The actions of this employee are unacceptable and will not be tolerated in my organization. We are cooperating with NYPD investigation and defer all further questions on this matter to them.”
Duro Akil, 34, a deliveryman for Fresh Direct, was shot in the torso by a stray bullet on Monday, Aug. 7. On Wednesday, Aug. 9,
Dr. Henry Bello, 45, killed one and seriously wounded six at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center on Friday, June 30, 2017. Wearing a white lab coat, Bello
Last night, Fourth of July celebrations became quite deadly for jubilant citizens in New York. According to police reports, fourteen people were shot on the
Mamadou Diallo, age 61, is a true protector of the women in his family. This past Monday night, a man identified as Earl Nash, age
A female suspect weighing in at 250 pounds robbed a 103-year-old woman in the hallway near her Bronx apartment, Bellamy Loop in Co-op City. The 5 foot 8
