James Baldwin At 100: His Genius Influenced Black Musicians

Friday marks the 100th birthday of James Baldwin, one of the most iconic figures in American literature and society, and one of the most treasured by the Black community.  His work so masterfully unpacked social issues, from what freedom must mean for all Black people—to all people—more than […]

Team USA Men and Women Hoops Start Strong

Durant Explodes Off The Bench Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Samori Benjamin  Wilson Leads Women Over Japan Photo: Special to the NY Beacon The United States Men’s Basketball team opened Olympic play Sunday afternoon in Paris and rolled over the NBA’s reigning MVP, […]

AOC files impeachment articles against Supreme Court justices

In parallel with New York Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ’s impeachment resolutions, Democratic lawmakers have proposed reforms to increase accountability within the Supreme Court. These include imposing term limits on justices, establishing an enforceable code of ethics, expanding the number of judges, and enhancing congressional […]

Florida leaders slam Trump’s extreme project 2025 Agenda 

NNPA NEWSWIRE — On almost every issue, there is a detailed plan to dismantle our rights and freedoms, gut life-saving programs, defund government agencies and decimate entire industries. But what I’m most concerned about are Trump’s plans to decimate our reproductive rights even more. State […]

NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS ANNOUNCES RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER NYC RESTAURANT WEEK 2024

Over 600 Restaurants Across All Five Boroughs to Offer 4 Weeks of Prix-Fixe Dining from till August 18  The NYC Restaurant Week® Summer 2024 is now open at nyctourism.com/restaurantweek for dining through Sunday, August 18. The twice-yearly program offers diners an opportunity to enjoy more than 600 restaurants across […]