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Special Report: Reporting Black America
Black bookstore owner say last year’s surging sales was part of anti-racism movement
Many who got caught up in the Black Lives Movement during summer 2020, bought one or two books from Black-owned bookstores, and then never went back.
Special Report: Reporting Black America
Choosing natural hair for children
Natural hair also has implications of African heritage and can play a major role in building the child’s pride in their origin and to foster a sense of belonging.
Special Report: Reporting Black America
A Black artist refuses labels
She’s tired of identity only being significant when the artist is a person of color.
Special Report: Reporting Black America
Some Black Parents are Choosing Afrocentric Preschools for their Children
I"’d love to see what this new generation of super confident Black kids from Afrocentric preschools is going to look like when they grow up.”
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COVID-era comedy show leaves Central Park and the Upper West Side for Arlene’s Grocery and the Lower East Side
NYC is Dead is part comedy show, part concert, and altogether a group effort to find things to celebrate and laugh at in the face of Covid-19.
Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns
The Last Runner of the 2021 NYC Marathon
As he approached the finish line with 15 other people cheering him on behind him, he paused right before the line, savoring his last step, before jumping over it.
Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns
The runners
The New York City Marathon has returned for its 50th anniversary after missing a year due to the pandemic. Just […]
Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns
The thump of a bongo greets runners in Greenpoint
Music is a huge part of the Green Point marathon spectator community. In every block is a drummer motivating runners at the edge of a sidewalk.
Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns
Eager marathon coach hypes runners in the Upper East Side
An NYPD officer had to usher her out of the middle of the street.
Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns
Community Organizations in the Bronx Welcome Back the New York City Marathon
While running or cheering in the Bronx, a person becomes a member of the community.