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“Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from the First African American Rockette” by Jennifer Jones c.2025, Amistad                                              $26.99                                                 208 pages   Step, step, kick. Twirl, step, and kick again. Left, right, step. The choreography is all new to you, but you’ll get it eventually, no problem. You know what it takes to be a great dancer: getting enough rest, taking care of yourself, practice, and as in the new book […]

The plight of USAID to developing nations seemed imperiled recently when the Donald Trump administration announced immediate curtailment of funding. Initially, a spotlight on Africa proved a way focus for concern. However, the Caribbean and Latin America rallied support from advocates who contend a purposeful, necessity for the agency. Although the United States Agency for International Development began operation in 1961, former United States' ambassadors coalesced in 1982 to form […]

Multi-talented Brooklyn-born singer/songwriter Ajii has teamed up with rising star and Season 21 Top Five finalist Wé Ani for the release of their new duet, “” Written by Ajii, Wé Ani, and Alex Poeppel and produced by Poeppel, the calm and vibey, hypnotically infectious track, out on Friday, offers “a combination of poignancy and groove, with haunting, regret-filled lyrics propelled by a fast, bouncy Jersey club type beat,” entertainment publicist […]

The Guyana American Heritage Foundation Inc. (GAHF), a 501c(3) non-profit founded in 2001 by Lady Ira Lewis in New Jersey to promote and create awareness of Guyanese culture in the diaspora, will celebrate Guyana’s 55th Republic Anniversary with a Mash Dance on Saturday, Feb. 22. According to Lady Ira, an iconic supporter of the arts and promoter of educational programs, the shindig, which will be held at Woodbine Ballroom, 2281 […]

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), City University of New York (CUNY), said on Thursday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Morehouse College, the nation’s only male Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The MOU would enhance the partnership between both institutions by strengthening the pipeline for eligible BMCC graduates to transfer to Morehouse College. BMCC said the MOU, signed during a ceremony at the Morehouse […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $6 million judgment against the owner of Big Chief Smoke Shop (Big Chief), an unlicensed cannabis store in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. James said on Wednesday that Big Chief sold cannabis for more than a year without a license and ignored repeated orders by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and other law enforcement authorities to stop operating without a license. She […]

The Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, the 17th Episcopal Bishop of New York, on Saturday led a service honoring the legacy of the Rev. Absalom Jones, the first Black priest ordained in the Episcopal Church. “Rev. Jones’s groundbreaking ministry, resilience, and leadership paved the way for a more diverse and inclusive priesthood,” said the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Born into slavery, it said Absalom Jones purchased his freedom and co-founded the first […]

Throughout his legal career, Norman St. George has pursued the “cutting edge.” If he was going to be a doctor, he would have performed  the most complicated surgery — on the heart, the brain or maybe on the hand because of its intricate movements, he said. When growing up, his parents gave him an ultimatum to be a doctor or a lawyer. St. George said he chose law after blanching […]

Coki by Cottage Kind offers a unique, creative experience for candle-making enthusiasts. The charming venue combines artistry with relaxation, allowing visitors to create personalized candles surrounded by whimsical decor. Whether you're a novice or an experienced crafter, the space fosters creativity, making it an ideal destination for anyone looking to explore their artistic side.  This unique dessert candle-making studio is in Mineola, Long Island, New York. Sparkle Sugar, a second-generation […]