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Congratulations are in order for rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and his longtime girlfriend, beauty entrepreneur Ella Bands. The couple announced the exciting news on social media on Sunday, June 28, 2020. In a sweet post, they showed off photos of their first moments after welcoming their son and bringing the newborn home. They captioned…

Yachin Parham is a New York-based photographer and photojournalist. Parham focuses his lens on highlighting expression, supporting vulnerability, and revealing character. He recently ventured out to capture images from protests across New York. We spoke with Parham about his creativity behind the lens and capturing these moments in history. What inspired you to become a…

Today as we celebrate Juneteenth, when the remaining African slaves in the United States finally learned on June 19, 1865, they were free, we want to encourage you to support Black-owned businesses. Whether you’re looking for a new spot to try in your city or you’re out of town and need a recommendation, we hope…

As protests continue across the nation, some of the marches are becoming violent and racist. On the night of Tuesday, June 2, 2020, a video emerged of Blacks being harassed and threatened in the Dyckman community in Manhattan, New York. In the video, Blacks are called the N-word and told to leave the community known…

Tamika Mallory is a social justice leader, and a political activist who is leading the charge in advocating for human rights, civil rights and equality for women. The New York native tackles big issues like gun violence, criminal justice reform and police accountability. Mallory is a former executive director of the National Action Network and…

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A couple in Queens, New York faces jail time for allegedly abandoning a child because she reportedly cried. Shortly before noon on May 18, surveillance cameras captured the moment when the child’s mother, Patrice Chambers, 29, and her boyfriend, Mark Pamphile, 28, abandoned her on the side of the road, according to Newsday. Pamphile was…

The man who is responsible for leaking footage of Ahmaud Arbery’s murder believed he was doing the suspects a favor. During an interview with GPB News on Friday, May 8, 2020, attorney Alan Tucker revealed that he released the video footage because he thought it was evidence that would clear Gregory and Travis McMichael. In…

The global pandemic has caused state and city leaders to issue social distancing warnings to help keep citizens safe. However, some police are using violence to enforce social distancing orders, and many believe that Blacks are being targeted. Several videos have gone viral of police using force against Blacks and other minorities. On Tuesday,…

COVID-19 continues to have a detrimental impact on the city of New York.

The Poison Control Center in New York received a spike in calls from people ingesting household cleaners such as Lysol and bleach over a 24-hour period. According to the New York Post, the Poison Control Center — a division of the New York Health Department — received 30 cases of people who were possibly exposed…

The social impact of COVID-19 continues to become more evident as the weeks go by. One positive effect from the pandemic and stay-at-home orders is the drop in violent crime that is occurring across the nation. One particular city has made history. According to the Miami Police Department, the city has not recorded a single…

New York-based rapper Fred the Godson has passed from COVID-19. For several weeks, the 35-year-old rapper battled the novel virus which has devastated New York. Fred the Godson revealed his diagnosis during an Instagram post where he showed a photo of himself attached to a ventilator. “I’m in here with this Covid-19 s—! Please keep…

Since 1928, Benta’s Funeral Home has serviced Harlem, New York. But throughout the decades, the family business has yet to experience what has occurred during the global pandemic. At press time, New York has 142,432 cases of COVID-19 and 10,977 deaths. As the president and co-owner of Benta’s Funeral Home, Jason A. Benta has witnessed how…

Oprah Winfrey says she won’t be traveling to a certain city for the rest of the year. The media mogul is taking extra precautions to protect her health amid the global health pandemic, and even if social distancing restrictions are lifted, the Wrinkle in Time star won’t be visiting the Big Apple, which has been one…

DJ Charlie Rose knows how to turn up any party. She recently sat down with Romeo International at rolling out studios, where she described her musical roots and role models, recalled her best and worst performances, and discussed her commitment to social justice and women’s empowerment.

D’neil Schmall (Image source: Facebook / @DneilSchmall)A nurse who works in a temporary hospital located in Central Park has gone viral after sharing information about what she’s witnessing on a daily basis. D’neil Schmall moved to New York in March to help with patients who have been affected by COVID-19, according to her Facebook page.…

Edoheart understands the power of words. A royal descendant of the Ugu Kingdom of the Benin Empire of Nigeria, Edoheart is a princess of Ugu. Raised in Detroit and now a resident of Brooklyn, New York, Edoheart stands as one of the nation’s top poets and songwriters. On April 10, Edoheart will release For The…

New York officials are raising security concerns about Zoom as usage of the popular videoconferencing platform has skyrocketed in recent weeks due to social distancing. New York Attorney General Letitia James, D-New York, sent the San Jose, California-based company a letter inquiring about measures it is taking to ensure the security of the app after…

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COVID-19 continues to affect social norms. This past weekend, governors from Florida, Texas and Rhode Island announced that more restrictions will be placed on travelers from New York and other states, according to The Wall Street Journal. Travelers who fly to Florida, Texas or Rhode Island from Louisiana, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut must…

Rihanna has donated personal protective equipment to New York medical professionals. The “Work” hitmaker has offered assistance to the state, which has a high number of COVID-19 cases, leading to hospitals and workers being stretched for supplies. In a tweet, Gov. Andrew Cuomo wrote: “I want to thank @rihanna and the Rihanna Foundation for donating…