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Garner family wants statewide chokehold ban after Pantaleo firing
“Commissioner O’Neill, I thank you for doing the right thing.”
Daniel Pantaleo fired from the NYPD for Eric Garner killing
NYPD Commissioner James O’Neil fired former NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo for the 2014 police death of Eric Garner.
Historians retrace first Africans in America
Four hundred years ago on Aug. 20, 1619, the English warship White Lion docked at Port Comfort (now Fort Monroe), Virginia.
Meet the 11-Year Old Genius Who Just Started High School
Dionn Megginson, an 11-year old girl from Texas, is making her way to excellence. At such an early age, she has just recently started classes as a 9th grader in high school.
John Coltrane's 'Blue World' album set for release
John Coltrane and his classic quartet still have unissued music to offer 21st-century listeners.
Sixth annual SOURCE360 Conference and Festival taking place in Brooklyn and Harlem
The sixth annual SOURCE360 Conference and Festival is set for Aug. 15-18 with events happening in two locations in the city.
Federal judge set to rule on next steps in Newark water crisis
Newark residents are pushing for more bottled water amid the city's lead crisis
School admissions changes will make it easier for parents, students: officials
The middle school and high school admissions process for students in New York City is about to get a lot easier, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza, the head of the city's school system.
Gov. Cuomo proposes law to redefine domestic terrorism motivated by hate
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a first-in-nation domestic terrorism law that would include mass violence motivated by hate.
Vegan vibes in BK
Black VegFest 2019 recently took place in Brooklyn at the historic Weeksville Heritage Center.
