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New York Amsterdam News •

A Queens school is preparing NYC kids for HBCUs and teaching them to defy the odds

For Dr. Asya Johnson, access to quality education for Black students is most important.

“We have to start right now to be able to not only give them a quality education, but give them the experience so that they can see what they can be. [The] more exposure that they see people in fields where people look like them, the more competent they feel to go out and pursue these careers,” Johnson said about her students. 

Earlier this month, the doors of HBCU Early College Prep opened—New York’s first...
NABJ Black News & Views •

National Urban League President Morial blasts administration for attacks on civil rights NABJ Black News & Views

National Urban League President Marc Morial called out the Trump administration this week for what he characterized as a “systemic effort” to undermine Black American progress.


Morial made the comments in an exclusive interview with Black News & Views. In the interview, Morial underscored the need for not only voting but also staying engaged. His comments coincided with the civil rights organization’s release of its 49th annual “State of Black America” report. 


“You can’t tell me you’re co...
New York Amsterdam News •

Brodie Enoch’s journey from addiction and loss to CUNY law degree

At age 66, longtime Harlemite Brodie Enoch has continued to defy all odds. Despite being legally blind and dealing with struggles throughout his adult life, he has pushed forward as both a devoted activist and father. Having just graduated from CUNY Law with a JD, he looks to effect as much change on issues affecting the most vulnerable in the city as possible.
“I just want to be there for someone who may not believe that they have a chance, a choice, or even just a voice,” Enoch said.

In the...
New York Amsterdam News •

Educator and activist Dr. Skyller Walkes providing free Juneteenth events for the community

Dr. Skyller Walkes has been all for getting things done in the name of justice throughout her career as an educator and now a social activist. Having taught K-12 to higher education, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are all the crux of the work she has always focused on. 

In the spirit of Juneteenth, Walkes is self-funding three upcoming cultural and free events in Harlem and Brooklyn. She is adamant about all of these events being fully accessible to the community.
“People shoul...
NABJ Black News & Views •

Black Democrats, progressives pledge defiance against Trump policies during NYC meeting NABJ Black News & Views

NEW YORK — In what was the first national gathering of Black American political leaders and influencers since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, attendees at the 2025 National Action Network (NAN) Convention set a tone of defiance against the administration’s war on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and policies that help people of color.


New York State Attorney General Letitia James,  Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, U.S. Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, civ...
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...