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New York Amsterdam News •

In measured tone, Harris addresses Black journalists on gun violence, Black male vote, and more

PHILADELPHIA — In stark contrast to a tense and combative discussion between her opponent for president and the same affinity organization, Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a calm and measured discussion with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at WHYY, a Philadelphia public media station in the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, with less than 50 days until the November election.For about 45 minutes, Harris fielded questions from three Black moder...
New York Amsterdam News •

Columbia students react to not being notified about commencement cancelation

After Columbia’s decision to cancel this year’s commencement ceremony amid fears of disruption from protests, students have been vocal about their disappointment and frustration with university officials. 

Commencement activities, usually held in tandem with program-specific graduation ceremonies, would have been held this week. The abrupt decision to cancel followed weeks of battle between student protesters and the university over divestment from Israel. This year, the university had announce...
City Newsroom •

How People in New York City Are Preparing For The Summer Heat - City Newsroom

The National Weather Service predicts May, June, and July will be hotter than usual. 
“The last few summers, I noticed it was extremely hot,” said Sherri Culpepper, a longtime Harlemite who lives on 132nd St in Central Harlem. She is also an urban farmer and has had her own garden in her backyard where she grows her own food. Culpepper says she saw firsthand how the record heat last year affected her plants. 
“I think last year was the first time that I can remember that I had to water them twic...
City Newsroom •

New clinic hopes to address health inequities in Harlem - City Newsroom

There’s a new Mount Sinai Health Center in Central Harlem focused on addressing health inequities faced in the community.
“We have a lot of primary care services, services for individuals that may have HIV, we have services that are extending to cardiology, rheumatology, nephrology, neurology, pain management,” said Dr. Xeqiuel Hernandez, who serves as Medical Director for the site.
Hernandez is confident that the center will provide next level healthcare to the community that is predominantly m...
The Hilltop - The Nation's Oldest Black Collegiate •

‘The People’s Professor’ Dr. Carr Celebrates 23 Years at Howard

Dr. Greg Carr began his time at Howard University in 2000. After appearing on a panel at the National Council of Black Studies, he was approached by Russell Lee Adams, the then Chair of the Afro-American Studies Department at Howard, who told him, “You need to come to Howard.” 


Today, he has taught thousands of Bison as an associate professor, a former chair of the Afro-American/Africana Studies department and a law professor in the Howard School of Law.


This fall marks 23 years Carr has t...
The Hilltop - The Nation's Oldest Black Collegiate •

Black Farming Couple Say They Are Victims Of Racism, Facing Charges In Colorado

A Black farming couple in El Paso County, Colorado, say they are the victims of extensive racist attacks from both their white neighbors in the community and police. They are now facing felony stalking criminal charges stemming from a dispute with one white neighbor.


Courtnee Mallery and Nicole Mallery own a 640 acres homestead named Freedom Acres Ranch, and the couple says that, over the past two years, their property has been vandalized, their animals have been murdered and they have receiv...
The Hilltop - The Nation's Oldest Black Collegiate •

DeSantis Blocks AP Black Studies Course in Florida

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently rejected the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) African American History course for high school students, claiming that it violates the “Stop WOKE Act.”


In a Jan. 12 letter sent by the Florida Department of Education, it was  revealed that DeSantis’ administration blocked the course after reviewing a draft of the course’s framework from February 2022, saying it was “inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational...
The Hilltop - The Nation's Oldest Black Collegiate •

What to Know About Voter Suppression Ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections

Ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, voter suppression legislation that targets African American voters, other non-white voters, people who live in large population centers and elderly voters have been passed. From gerrymandering to redistricting, more requirements have been added to vote both in-person and for absentee ballots as the elimination of drop boxes is underway, amongst other efforts.


According to the Brennan Center For Social Justice, in 2021, at least 19 states passed 33 restrict...