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Pope Leo XIV blesses the faithful during his inaugural Mass in Saint Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, May 18, 2025.

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Cardinal Dolan hails inauguration of Pope Leo XIV as a moment of ‘hope and promise’

By Tracey Khan

A masquerader proudly displays a Jamaican flag at the 2025 Carnival in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Jamaica Carnival shatters records

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica's Minister of Culture & Gender & Entertainment and Sports Olivia Grange with actress / singer Grace Jones and reggae icon King Yellowman.

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Celebrate Brooklyn – a fabulous diva will soon grace New York

By Vinette K. Pryce

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Corruption a national risk, warns Jamaica’s Opposition spokesman

By Dawn Plummer

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

AGs’ stand together’ to defend birthright citizenship for Caribbean immigrants

By Nelson A. King

Sen. Roxaane Persaud at the Pre-Mother's Day celebration for families on May 10, 2025.

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Persaud hosts annual Pre-Mother’s Day Celebration for families

By Nelson A. King

Sheree performs at the launch of Palmtree Magazine in Brooklyn, delivering a genre-blending set that weaves pop, R&B and Caribbean fusion.

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Sheree’s Rise: A soulful journey from survival in Brooklyn to stardom on stage

By Tracey Khan

Guyanese President Irfaan Ali (left) with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Guyana.

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China hits back at US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

By Bert Wilkinson

State Senator Zellnor Myrie at the Democratic mayoral Forum on the Black Agenda held at Medgar Evers College on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

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Myrie’s ‘Zombie Homes’ repair bill wins Senate approval

By Nelson A. King

Chicago’s Brittany Alsot (left) and Arlieta Hall, whose “Finding Your Laughter” documentary took top prize of $150,000 at the 2025 PitchBLACK Awards.

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BPM tops $2M in PitchBLACK Awards for Black stories

By Nelson A. King

From left, panelists Pastor Venessa Castro, Sharon Rose, Maternal Child Health Provider, Trinisha Williams, midwife and ZuShana Turner, therapist.

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Brooklyn Panel Urges Support for Black Maternal Mental Health

By Dawn Plummer

Nonprofit group home advocates rally for better pay and funding

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Nonprofit group homes in New York face funding shortfall, leading to staffing crisis

Abraham Amihere and his family in Ghana pay tribute to the late Vena W. Baker who died May 24, 2024.

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Diasporans from the African continent pay ‘Tribute to the Ancestors’

By Vinette K. Pryce

Murad Awawdeh, NYIC’s executive director

Immigrant groups condemn Adams’ policy criminalizing bikers

By Nelson A. King

Alex Moffitt, founder of Candle De Lite in Baldwin, NY, offers a unique twist on nightlife with interactive candle-making classes that encourage creativity and socializing.

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From the frontlines to fragrance: Army veteran’s candle business shines on Long Island

By Tracey Khan

Screen grab of NYS Senator Jessica Ramos (13th District).

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Mayoral candidates join local Forum on Disability Policy

By Milette Millington

More from Around NYC

Mayor Eric Adams dropped in on the closing night of rooftop lounge, Zona De Cuba Thursday to celebrate its six-year-run.

Bronxites say goodbye to Zona De Cuba after six years to make way for Hostos expansion

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Queens County Farm kicks off Corn Fest with opening of Amazing Maize Maze

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Ryan Johnson, candidate Nassau County Legislator District 17, Democrat

David Strathairn as seen in "A Little Prayer."

David Strathairn on the magic of movies and theater at ‘A Little Prayer’ screening in Soho