NYC Speaker Adrienne Adams’ call for ‘unity’ speech to boost mayoral bid slammed as DEI-driven and ‘divisive’
She sees things in black and white. NYC Council Speaker and mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams preached about her desire to ...
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Black and White Cookies
With this classic black and white cookies recipe, you don't need to choose between chocolate and vanilla. Both flavors ...
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NYC’s first Black train conductor broke racial barriers in 1930s
Last year, Demetrius Crichlow became NYC Transit's first Black president ... For his part, records show Quill also accused his union’s white members of racism. In a separate letter to City ...
The ‘Black Angels’ cared for tuberculosis patients when no one else would
In the early 20th century, these Black nurses came to New York City from the Jim Crow South to join the fight against the disease—and they ultimately helped find a cure.
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The story of the Black ‘Brooklynites’ and their fight for freedom in NYC
For any New Yorkers still wedded to the notion that slavery was a story that unfolded squarely in the South, the recently released book “Brooklynites” should be eye-opening. In "Brooklynites ...
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The forgotten history of NYC’s Black cowboys
However, the cowboy has strong ties to the African American community, and nearly a quarter of cowboys in the 19th century ...
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NYC honors Black-owned businesses in celebration of Black History Month
NEW YORK (PIX11)—As Black History Month 2025 unfolds, New York City is highlighting its vibrant Black-owned business community. The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is leading ...