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Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Shaggy.
Jamaica

US$1M goal for star-studded Jamaica Strong Relief Concert

By Nelson A. King
Assembly Member Jaime Williams, center, in all-black, flanked by Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman to her immediate right; Sen. Roxanne Persaud, to Williams' immediate left; and Brooklyn Canarsie Lions President Jean Joseph, to Persaud's immediate left.
Jamaica

Brooklyn leaders rally community for Jamaica relief

By Nelson A. King
Community organizer and The C.U.R.E. R.A.T.E.R. nonprofit founder, Vaughn Jefferson (left), who commissioned the Dr. Frank Mickens mural, with mural artist UncuttArt.
News

New Dr. Frank Mickens mural highlights free community celebration day in Bed-Stuy

By Nelson A. King
Beres Hammond performs at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park on Aug. 18, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jamaica

Entertainment teams step up with urgent aid for hurricane-hit Jamaica

By Nelson A. King
Prof. Martin Felix delivers the featured address at the 136th Anniversary Celebration at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church.
Grenada

Grenadian academic, community activist underscores ‘Unity in Diversity’

By Nelson A. King
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of a new state-funded 21-bed inpatient psychiatric facility to serve youth at the New York City Children’s Center campus in the Bronx on Nov. 24, 2025.
Bronx

Hochul announces 1,000 psychiatric beds opened since taking office

By Nelson A. King
André Holland and Kate Mara in a scene from “The Dutchman.”
Movies

33rd Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival kicks off Saturday

By Nelson A. King
Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff during a performance in 2012.
Jamaica

Reggae lovers pay glowing tributes to legendary Jimmy Cliff

By Nelson A. King
Braata Folk Singers huddle for "Banana" during the 3rd Caribbean Heritage, Juneteenth Festival in June at Seaview Park in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
Hurricane Relief

Braata supports relief

By Nelson A. King
Chef Renee Blackman renowned for blending Caribbean roots with haute cuisine flair.
Books

Chef Renee Blackman debuts ‘Passion’ with exclusive cookbook launch

By Nelson A. King
The Decorations Committee members display a large bread to be cut up and distributed to congregants.
Brooklyn

Faith, gratitude shine at Fenimore Street UMC’s Harvest celebration

By Nelson A. King
Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.
Jamaica

Jamaica Consulate General NY announces funeral for CG Alsion Roach-Wilson

By Nelson A. King
Pastor Neithe E. Soleyn, center, with family members flank her birthday cake.
People

Grand 80th Birthday Gala for beloved  Brooklyn pastor

By Nelson A. King
New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Jamaica

James joins growing calls for TPS for Jamaicans

By Nelson A. King
Students Performing Glow in the Dark Illusion Thriller Showcase.
Arts & Theater

Brooklyn Performing Arts Students recreate iconic ‘Thriller’

By Nelson A. King
New York Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the media following President Trump's efforts to kill New York's congestion pricing on Feb. 19, 2025 in New York City.
New York Local

Hochul to Trump: Release heating assistance for 1.5M New Yorkers

By Nelson A. King
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