Right from the start, upon arriving in New York City, the singer, songwriter, playwright, and actress Somi made her mark as a nonconformist in the tradition of Miriam Makeba and Abbey Lincoln. She refers to her sound as “new African jazz.”

Too many Black Americans wait longer for transplants—and some never make it off of the list. Share your views in our short survey. Your voice could help save lives. 👉Visit http://bit.ly/3VsD66C to take the survey. #DonateLife #BlackHealthMatters

In the 93rd minute, #NYCFC striker Seymour Reid, only 17, finished a counterattack by meeting a pass from winger Agustin Ojeda and sliding his shot past #Chicago goalkeeper Chris Brady.

Thousands of revelers gathered in #Harlem on Sunday for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade (#AADP).

A bill package strengthening prison oversight remains unsigned by Gov. Kathy Hochul after passing the state legislature. While the rest of the year remains for her to sign the omnibus bill into law, proponents are restless. The bill would go into effect immediately.

COVER STORY: “Uptown Voices/An Uptown Story.” A project intended to be an immersive multimedia & oral history of #Harlem, blending Wil’s photography work, Joyous’s expertise in #art curation & cultural research.

The Trump administration has agreed to get involved in #contract negotiations between five unions representing LIRR workers and the MTA, temporarily averting a potential #strike. A planned work stoppage of about 3,700 LIRR employees, which was scheduled to have begun this week, has been halted.

With the growing demands of politicians, parents, and administrators, teachers have reported feeling stretched too thin, with many leaving the profession.

JOB POSTING: We are currently hiring for a Digital Producer. Go to amsterdamnews.com/digitalproducer for more info and to apply.

New York Fashion Week comes to a close Monday night with TUNL’s extravagant gala at Lavan Midtown. Detroit Pistons superstar point guard Cade Cunningham hosted the second annual event with rap star Gunna blessing the stage for the attendees.

At one of his final rallies before the 2024 election, then-candidate Donald Trump warned that Black Americans were losing their jobs in droves and that things would get even worse if he did not return to the White House. Josh Boak, Associated Press has the story

Today we honor singer, songwriter, and pianist Ray Charles on what would have been his 95th birthday.

BOOKS: There was a full house at the Segal Theater of CUNY’s Graduate Center last Tuesday, for an illuminating discussion of A’Lelia Bundles’s latest book, “Joy Goddess, A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance” (written with L’Alelia Perry Bundles).

Latino voters undoubtedly helped power Donald Trump back into the White House in 2024 — but now, many of those same voters may pay the highest price for his administration’s racist and xenophobic agenda — enabled by the Supreme Court.

There’s a sobering inequity at the heart of organ donation in America: A federal report released earlier this year revealed that in 2024, Black Americans made up more than a quarter of the national transplant list.

Former presidential candidate Ralph Nader believes a bill in Albany will answer all the questions about how mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani can bankroll his ambitious agenda.

EDITORIAL:"There is no need for us to fight over crumbs from the government when the Treasury Department has sufficient funds for us all. It’s merely a matter of being fair and democratic — something hitherto missing from the Trump administration."

Savon Bartley is performing his deeply personal one-man show, "Holes in the Shape of my Father," at The Tank (312 W. 36th St). This powerful play, written in verse, shares his raw experience growing up without a father.

COVER STORY: From mid-August through September, Joyous and Wil will record the memories and faces of long-established Harlem residents for their new project, “Uptown Voices/An Uptown Story.” Read more here: http://bit.ly/46NXV2G

Wendy Hilliard, founder of the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation (WHGF), was honored last Saturday by the NAACP Mid-Manhattan Branch. She was joined by members of her staff.

Black Americans are 28% of the transplant waitlist but only 13% of organ donors. We need your voice to help close the gap. Take our short survey now! 👉Visit bit.ly/3VsD66C to take the survey. #OrganDonation #BlackHealth

OP-ED: "AI cannot correct the wrongs of bias and discrimination by itself. In the world of social media, it can continue it or even exacerbate it."

Benjamin Chrisinger of Tufts University digitized and analyzed data and historical records from the American Medical Association’s 1906 directory. He recently spoke with the AmNews about his work.

Families are leaving New York City public schools in droves and seeking alternatives. As the education budget rises, results are not being matched City Journal reported in their analysis.

Thousands of revelers gathered in Harlem on Sunday for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade (AADP). See more here: http://bit.ly/46yyK2S

The Raritan Valley (New Jersey) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, is hosting its 8th Annual Swing with The Links. College students and college-bound students from three counties in New Jersey will be the beneficiaries of the proceeds from this event.

A great day in Harlem at the African American Day Parade!

Joe Rivers, one half of the dynamic R&B doo-wop duo Johnnie & Joe, who had a big hit with “Over the Mountain Across the Sea,” died on Aug. 26 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY. He was 88.

The African American Day Parade is underway in Harlem!

Today we honor actor and singer Billy Porter on his birthday.

EDITORIAL: "There is no need for us to fight over crumbs from the government when the Treasury Department has sufficient funds for us all. It’s merely a matter of being fair and democratic — something hitherto missing from the Trump administration."

Harlem is the place to be today for the African American Day Parade. Learn more about this year's parade here: http://bit.ly/42x8vsp 

Organizers are gearing up for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade set for today in Harlem. Before you head to the festivities, here are some things you need to know.

Families are leaving New York City public schools in droves and seeking alternatives. As the education budget rises, results are not being matched City Journal reported in their analysis.

Harlem is the place to be tomorrow for the African American Day Parade. Learn more about this year's parade here: http://bit.ly/42x8vsp 

SPORTS: The Liberty’s prospects of making a deep playoff run hinges on the health of All-Star forward Breanna Stewart. She underwent an MRI on Monday after leaving Sunday’s game with a left knee injury. Stewart missed 13 regular-season games with a right knee bone bruise.

“#Dreamgirls” is coming back to #Broadway in fall 2026, and there is currently an open casting call to find the next members of the “Dreams” all-girl singing group. Read more here: http://bit.ly/42BWbag

SPORTS: Seymour Reid, 17, is proof that the NYCFC’s homegrown system can provide genuine pathways for local players to reach the professional stage.

COVER STORY: From mid-August through September, Joyous and Wil will record the memories and faces of long-established Harlem residents for their new project, “Uptown Voices/An Uptown Story.” Read more here: http://bit.ly/42nmzF5

Happy Founders' Day to the men of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.!

The Trump administration has agreed to get involved in contract negotiations between five unions representing Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), temporarily averting a potential strike.

Organizers are gearing up for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade set for Sunday, Sept. 21 in Harlem. Before you head to the festivities, here are some things you need to know.

Black Americans are 28% of the transplant waitlist but only 13% of organ donors. We need your voice to help close the gap. Take our short survey now! 👉Visit http://bit.ly/3VsD66C to take the survey. #OrganDonation #BlackHealth

Latino voters undoubtedly helped power Donald Trump back into the White House in 2024 — but now, many of those same voters may pay the highest price for his administration’s racist and xenophobic agenda.

BLACK NEW YORKER: George Nunez has made it his mission to give back to his Bronx community, one that has had its share of challenges. The way he sees it, there is untapped potential and he wants to be the one who helps open doors using technology to develop workforce opportunities.

OP-ED: "As Dr. Martin Luther King taught us, the nation’s racial history, including the Civil War, is 'a process of working towards these ideals rather than a rejection of them.'" - Herb Boyd

For months, President Donald Trump has described, with dubious evidence, some of the nation’s major cities as unsafe — ones largely run by Democrats with Black mayors at the helm.

Resource-rich Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago have joined an international alliance backing alleged U.S. efforts to eliminate drug trafficking from Venezuela, which includes a military blockade and threats against the Maduro administration.

The Giants and Cowboys went score-for-score in a chaotic second half at AT&T Stadium, combining for 41 points in the 4th quarter alone. New York led at the half, but Dallas landed the final punch in OT.

Families are leaving New York City public schools in droves and seeking alternatives. As the education budget rises, results are not being matched City Journal reported in their analysis.