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Josue Pierre, district leader and co-founder of Rogers Burgers (left) with Jonathan Pierre Lafleur, executive director of Atelier Artist and co-founder of Rogers Burgers.

Brooklyn

Caribbean-owned Rogers Burgers lands residency at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

By Nelson A. King

New York Sen. Zellnor Myrie (D-Brooklyn) on Wednesday, March 4, highlighted the urgent need for updates to New York State's white collar criminal laws against fraud, scams and other types of financial crimes.

Politics

Myrie holds hearing on white collar crime, scams and fraud

By Nelson A. King

the Congressional Black Caucus, led by Chair Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (pictured), demanded that the Trump administration cease all operations created to disenfranchise and displace Black immigrant communities

Politics

CBC demands reversal of Trump policies impacting Black immigrant communities nationwide

By Nelson A. King

A protesters holds a sign outside the Whipple Federal Building during a demonstration against ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, U.S., March 1, 2026.

Haiti

HBA strongly condemns death of Haitian national in ICE custody

By Nelson A. King

Members of the Macon B. Allen Black Bar Association hosted a powerful BHM commemoration, and honored its 100th Year Anniversary at the Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows, Corona, on February 19. Pictured from left are Beverly George, Esq.Hon. Janice A. Taylor. Hon. Cassandra A. Johnson, Hon. Lourdes A. Ventura, Hon. Valerie Brathwaite Nelson Regens Jean Baptiste (senior John Jay college) Hon. Nicole A. Mc Gregory Mundy, Jawan Finley, Esq., Hon. Melissa B. Deberry, Hon. Andrea S. Ogle, Hon. Fania Jean, Hon. Ulysses B. Leverett (ret.) and Hon. Marguerite A. Grays.

Black History Month

Macon B. Allen Black Bar Association commemorates Black History Month 100th Anniversary

By Tangerine Clarke

Cuban medics arrive in Jamaica to help the country in its fight against coronavirus.

Cuba

Jamaica dumps formal Cuban medical program

By Bert Wilkinson

Jamaican-born Captains Veniece Gayle and Paul Blake lead the NYPD’s 24th Precinct in Upper Manhattan, guiding one of the city’s busiest commands while honoring their Caribbean heritage during Black History Month.

Black History Month

Jamaican-born NYPD captains lead Manhattan Precinct, inspire a new generation

By Tracey Khan

Leader of the Brooklyn-based Jacqueline Hopkins Choir, Jacqueline Hopkins.

Black History Month

The Jacqueline Hopkins Choir headlines Black History Month celebration

By Nelson A. King

Crystal Hudson.

People

Women’s History is still being written: Hudson

By Nelson A. King

Sarita Nauth founded Islands of Influence to create space for Caribbean women to be recognized as founders, innovators and decision-makers within the beauty industry.

Business

Sarita Nauth creates space for Caribbean Women in Beauty with ‘Islands of Influence’

By Tracey Khan

The way Mayor Zohran Mamdani sees it, there seems to be only two ways for his administration to close the multi-billion-dollar budget gap by this June.

News

Mamdani, Hochul announce first four communities to receive free 2-K seats

By Nelson A. King

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AMNY

From Buffalo to Brooklyn: Over 50 Faith Leaders Support Auto Insurance Reform in New York

Cricket West Indies President, Dr. Kishore Shallow.

Sports

Kishore Shallow backs Shai Hope

By Devika Ragoonanan

Music

Sean Paul, Stalk Ashley ‘Ready for the Ride’

By Nelson A. King

New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks during a news conference, to announce criminal justice reform in New York City, U.S., May 21, 2021.

James reminds New Yorkers of SNAP work requirements

By Nelson A. King

Hayley Matthews of West Indies bats during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between England and West Indies at Dubai International Stadium on Oct. 15, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Sports

Sri Lanka Women topple Windies Women

By Devika Ragoonanan

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