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Calvin Alexander Ramsey's exhibition "Quest for Freedom" at the June Kelly Gallery showcases his photography capturing the remains of the community of Timbuctoo in North Elba, New York. Ramsey's photographs depict the land and buildings of a community created by abolitionist Gerrit Smith for Black families before the Civil War. Through his images, Ramsey aims to transport viewers back in time and create an appreciation for the challenges faced by the pioneers who settled in upstate New York. The exhibition is on display until April 1 at the June Kelly Gallery in Manhattan. [Extracted from the article]

The article from the New York Amsterdam News features a conversation with a couple, Yanique Redwood and Ronnie Galvin, who left the U.S. due to their belief that America is irredeemable for Black people. Their decision to leave was influenced by a series of moments, including a realization of the country's treatment of Black individuals. Despite a significant drop in income, the couple feels happier and has no regrets about their choice to leave America. They emphasize that they quit America, not Black people, and hope to build community with Black individuals globally. [Extracted from the article]

The article from the New York Amsterdam News, published on January 2, 2025, highlights the life and legacy of Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes, a civil rights activist and former National President of the NAACP. The piece provides insights into Dukes' childhood, her accomplishments, and her perspectives on current national issues. It also mentions her relationships with prominent political figures like President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama. The article offers a glimpse into Dukes' upbringing in Montgomery, Alabama, and her father's role as a Pullman porter in the Civil Rights era. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the impact of bail reform, focusing on its implementation in New York and comparing it to similar reforms in Harris County, Texas. It highlights how bail reform, which eliminated cash bail for most misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies, reduced recidivism and led to fewer people being found guilty, ultimately resulting in case dismissals. It also addresses the arguments made by critics of bail reform and provides evidence of its positive impact on public safety.

The article discusses the need for bail reform and its impact on those held in pretrial detentionin the U.S. It mentions how pretrial detention, often due to the inability to afford bail, can lead to people pleading guilty just to avoid being in jail and the long-term consequences of this. It also mentions the scapegoating of bail reform for an increase in crime and the challenges it has faced.

The New York Amsterdam News published a review of their best journalism in 2024, highlighting their award-winning series on the impact of bail reform. Executive Editor Damaso Reyes received the prestigious Ida B. Wells Award from the National Association of Black Journalists for his leadership in increasing access and opportunities for Black journalists. The paper also won awards for their documentary film "Be-Loved" and reporting on the links between climate change, excess heat, and gun violence, showcasing their commitment to racial justice journalism and community engagement. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents an interview with educator, African Diaspora Consortium (ADC) chief executive officer/founder, and Export-Import Bank's Council on Advancing Women in Business member Kassie Freeman, who discusses the works of ADC, her appointment to the council, and the role of Export-Import Bank and businesses on the education of women.

The article focuses on the controversy surrounding the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) hosting a fireside chat with former President Donald Trump at its 2024 national conference. Topics include the controversy surrounding the event, Trump's responses to questions from the panel, and criticisms from some NABJ members who felt that Trump's appearance was not in line with the organization's goals and values.

The article discusses the history of cash bail in the United States, highlighting how it disproportionately affects those who cannot afford bail and often leads to people pleading guilty just to avoid pretrial detention, and it discusses the reform efforts, particularly in New York.

The article focuses on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs like the Bronx Design and Construction Academy, highlighting how they offer high school students practical education in skilled trades while also emphasizing advanced math and skills relevant to the Green Economy. It discusses the success of CTE schools in increasing graduation rates and the importance of offering alternative career pathways to college, especially in skilled trades.

The article focuses on how a Harlem community organization, Fight Back, led by James "Jim" Haughton, played a pivotal role in integrating New York City's construction industry and labor unions for people of color. Topics include Fight Back's commitment to direct action, its impact on individuals like Lavon Chambers and Jerome Meadows, and its role in creating opportunities for minority workers in the construction industry.

The article focuses on the historical efforts to diversify construction sites and labor unions, highlighting the challenges faced by African American workers and activists in achieving equal employment opportunities. Topics include the role of direct action protests, the impact of executive orders and laws aimed at integration, and the limitations of legal measures in promoting diversity within the construction industry.

The article focuses on the historical struggle to integrate skilled construction trades and labor unions, particularly in relation to African Americans and people of color, highlighting instances of discrimination and exclusion in the past. It discusses how efforts to achieve equal employment opportunities and combat institutional racism were deeply intertwined with the broader civil rights movement in the United States.

The article discusses the cases of Alexander Baxter and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals case Campbell v. City of Springboro in which both men had already surrendered to police; both men were on the ground and both men were attacked by police dogs, which were prevented by qualified immunity.

The article reviews the exhibition "Black Pantheon" by photographer Chester Higgins at the Bruce Silverstein Gallery in Chelsea, New York, highlighting his transformative visual representation of Black figures and influential images of cultural icons.

The article reports that 13th, 14th and 15th amendments have been passed in America and mentions freshness of memories of slave auction with Black men elected and appointed to state legislature. Topic discussed include grant to sue government officials who violated constitutional rights of citizens, cost overruns and technical problems in the Lockheed C5 program detected by deputy Earnest Fitzgerald, and judicially created doctrine used to protect law enforcement.

The article looks at how U.S. activists and lawmakers are breaking down the qualified immunity doctrine which protects law enforcement officers from being sued by those whose federal constitutional rights they violate. Topics discussed include some state legislatures' efforts to reduce the power of qualified immunity and a police reform bill drafted by Representative Leslie Herod.

The article focuses on the increase in racial disparities in death rates due to the lack of regular doctors in New York City. According to the article, modern health care policies focus on prevention through visiting a regular doctor for checkups, thus preventing hospitalization. It is stated that the scarcity of primary care physicians for children and regular doctors for senior citizens in African-American communities leads to high mortality rates and complications.

The article focuses on the imbalance between the blood donors and blood recipients in New York City. It discusses the problems faced by patients suffering from diseases that need regular blood transfusions like sickle cell anemia and acute myelogenous leukemia. A precise match of blood group within same ethnic group is required for some patients, therefore, it is emphasized that more people should donate blood. INSET: How to make a difference: When and where to donate blood.

The article reviews the exhibition "Alex Harsely; An Overview" featuring work of Muhammad Ali at the June Kelly Gallery in New York City from July 24-28, 2017.

The article reports on the Manhattan District Attorney's Alvin Bragg indictments of six people in New York City, and a consulting company in connection with Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign, alleging a straw donor scheme to illegally evade campaign finance contribution limits.It mentions that the defendants, including a retired Deputy Inspector, are accused of improperly structuring campaign contributions to maximize the city's matching funds payout.

The article reports on the appointment of Gina Villani as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention in Harlem, New York.

The article focuses on the African Diaspora Summer Film series to be held at the Riverside Church in Manhattan, New York City through August 27, 2011.

The article reviews the film "Crazy, Stupid Love," starring Steve Carell, Julliane Moore, and Ryan Gosling.

The article reviews the documentary film "Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest," directed by Michael Rapaport.

The article reports that former South African President Nelson Mandela's birthday was celebrated by offering help to improve communities by thousands of volunteers across the globe.

A preview of the exhibition "America's Mayor: John V. Lindsay and the Reinvention of New York," at the Museum of the City of New York until October 3, 2010 is presented.

The article reports that Jazz at Lincoln Center will be celebrating Thomas Waller's original music with a festival which will be held on April 16-17, 2010 in New York City.

The article reviews the exhibition "The Jazz Loft Project" of the works of W. Eugene Smith at the Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery in the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center in New York City, through May 22, 2010.

The article announces the world premiere of "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song" (The Hood Opera) in Paris, France that will feature the legendary director, author, and musician Melvin Van Peebles.

The article reports on the partnership among Center for Black Literature, Corridor Gallery and the National Conference of Artists New York in presenting a new exhibition called "Black Artist as Activist" in Brooklyn, New York City.

The article features the work of a German photographer Christopher Thomas, where he captures New York using his large format camera. According to the author, Thomas' approach of taking this photo will transform how people perceived the surroundings. He claims that the images of the state's shoreline are more artistically exciting and more interesting than the other photographs of famous buildings.

The article reports on the celebration of the 13th anniversary of the Freedom Party at the SummerStage in Central Park, New York City in July 2016

Information about the talk shop organized at the New York Public Library in New York featuring former basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on his passion in writing fictions and novels.

The article reviews the exhibitions "Case Study: Eye World" and "Lewis Baltz' Picturesque" both at Triple Candie in Harlem, New York City through January 17, 2010.

The article features the Triple Candie art gallery, located in New York. It mentions that the museum will host several shows on display including the "A supreme, definitive and unrepeatable act of love: The illustrations of Diego Rivera, 1921-1955," "The Calais Guild Prayer Blankets," and the "Painting, Smoking and Eating" collection by artist Richard Roth. It affirms that the gallery takes on a variety of exhibitions for it not to be boring.

The article offers information about the New York's political parade tradition. It highlights the West Indian Day parade which is considered as the state's largest parade, wherein politicians and their masses of supporters are out in large numbers. In the Eastern Parkway, the parade is joined by fringe candidates and bullhorn signs which are prominent in the political arena.

The article reports on the creation of art works by curators Shelly Bancroft and Peter Nesbett derived from the work of an Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. It states that the curators created an insightful and humorous posthumous look in the works of Cattelan and display their creation in the Triple Candie gallery in Manhattan, New York City. It also states that Triple Candie gallery displays in its wall the life moments of the artist, press clippings and examples of his copied works.

The article reports on the press conference of city comptroller Bill Thompson in Bronx, New York. It states that a smile in his face can be shown during the conference where he spoke with two men who came to endorse his candidacy, Congressman Jose Serrano and State Senator Jose M. Serrano. It notes that the comptroller was also previously endorsed by DC37, the largest municipal union in the state.

The article reports on the digital preservation of the film "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb," directed by Stanley Kubrick, in a 35 millimeter (mm) print. It states that the digitally restored motion picture is shown at the Film Forum in New York City from May 22 to 28, 2009. The film features veteran actors including George C. Scott and Peter Sellers.

The article reviews the film "Easy Rider" starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson.

The article reviews the play "Macbeth," performed by Julian Rozzell Jr. at the Clemente Soto Center in New York City.

The article features the Kindle electronic book reader from Amazon.com.

The article focuses on the life of the cops of the 28th Precinct's Street Narcotics Enforcement Unit (SNEU) in Harlem, New York City. Officer Marshall Monell described the activity concerning the sale of narcotics and the struggle for territory that dealers engage in. Sergeant Flavio Rodriguez said that one cannot measure the peace of mind they give residents in statistics. It was noted that the SNEU team often uses rooftops or empty apartments for observation posts, sitting in the blazing sun or, perched on windy tar roots looking for unusual activity.

The article reviews the film "The Day the Earth Stood Still," starring Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly and Jaden Smith.

The article offers information on the photography exhibition "Concerned Photographer" held at the International Center of Photography in New York City on January 4, 2009.

The article offers information on the unique project of performance artists Diana Arce called Politaoke in New York City. It states that it is the word one can get when politics and Karaoke are combined. It says that a person can perform his political speeches thru the project. It adds that while it might not sound that entertaining, audience members get to do their takes on politicians like U.S. President George W. Bush and President-Elect Barack Obama.

The article features police officers Paula Castro and Tynese Cox of the New York Police Department's (NYPD) 28 Precinct in Harlem. Spending their entire 19-year career in the 28th Precint, both officers have forged deep relationships with the community. Aisha Tolbert, the director of the Harlem Police Athletic League, reveals how both officers have been the driving force for her to complete her education and college. Tolbert first met the officers when she a pregnant high school student in 1994. INSET: First day of school.