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The article discusses that the Film maker, director, publisher and business visionary Anthony Abulu planned his NYC African Expo at the Marriott Marquis for a year as he wanted to bring together African and African American business people to build connections and discuss answers to long problems.

The article reports about the protest, "Bans Off Our Bodies" on May 14, 2022 in Brooklyn, New York, against the Supreme Court's plan to overturn Roe v. Wade, making abortion illegal.

The article reports on the celebration of Grenada's 49 years of independence to be hosted by the Grenada Independence Anniversary Committee of New York and to be held at the Lady of Refuge Church Hall and St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Brooklyn, New York from January 27 to February 4, 2023.

The article offers news brief on topic including the Widdi family hosted an Appreciation Day with the Grand Opening of Key Food, a 50 year neighborhood staple in Clinton Hill at 991 Fulton Street, Brooklyn.

The article presents the discussion on the partnership between HubSpot and NTWRK for an exclusive fashion drop at INBOUND 2022 curated by Antoine Gregory. Topics include HubSpot being a leading customer relation management platform providing software and supporting in managing the growing companies; and raising awareness and funding for underserved communities.

The article offers information on the 8th annual #Bedstuy5k held on August 6, 2022.

The article offers information on the Go Africa Carnival to be held in New York City, New York on July 16, 2022 to celebrate African, African American, and Caribbean cultures in the form of dance, art, fashion, and music.

The article reports that 500 Men Making a Difference 5th annual Ladies Brunch ‘Boss Edition' on Saturday May 28, 2022, was an outstanding and very enjoyable event altogether. The venue was the Brooklyn Marriott by the Brooklyn Bridge. The Rev. Dr. Kim Best prayed over the brunch. Wayne Devonish, chairman of 500 Men, set the tone for the day with generous remarks about the 40 awardees and their work, and Daryl Person delivered opening comments.

The article discusses celebration of 97th birthday of Malcolm X on May 19, 2022 and mentions annual pilgrimage to the gravesite in Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.

The article announces 50th birthday of rapper Christopher Wallace.

The article presents highlights of the Mother's Day Good Music Festival held in New York on May 7, 2022, which featured performances by hip-hop artists Ja Rule, Ashanti and Fat Joe.

The article presents views of Spiritual health counselor Chief Ayanda Clarke on importance of faith and spirituality for emotional and mental support and wellness amid COVID-19 pandemic.

The article reports on demonstrations being planned by the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence (NYAGV) highlighting the national problem of gun violence in the U.S. to be held on June 8, 2019, in partnership with gun violence prevention partners like Doctors for America and Guns Down Life Up.

The article offers information on the education program National Dance Institute founded by Jacques d'Amboise in New York city that teaches life skills through dance and music.

The article discusses miscellaneous topics related to African-American chemistry researcher Percy Lavon Julian including discrimination he faced because of his skin color, his education from the DePauw University and his participation in the World War II.

The article offers information on James Edward Maceo West, an inventor.

The article reports that actress Queen Latifah and singer Jill Scott will be featured in a film about the water crisis of Flint, Michigan; and mentions that Bruce Beresford will direct the film from a script by Barbara Stepansky.

The article reports on honouring of New York's activists including Leah D. Daughtry, Tamika D. Mallory and Joy-Ann Reid by the Black Institute and mentions that according to the Black Institute, the organization shapes scholarly communication and has an impact on public policy.

The article discusses the "Men-Talk" program of nonprofit institution Kechie's Project Inc. which aims to guide girls to become leaders.

The article reports on Give Kids a Smile event introduced by Department of Dental Medical at Interfaith Medical Center in celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month in February, comments from David J. Miller of the center, on tooth decay and funding from the American Dental Association.

The article reports on the announcement of the Mineola Union Free School District in New York City, regarding the postponement of homework and examination on the day of the Hindu festival of Diwali, a five-day festival of lights that celebrate the triumph of good over evil.

The article offers information on the discussion with Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, the parents of African American teenager Trayvon Martin who was shot by neighborhood in Florida due to his color, as part of Martin's death anniversary in New York on February 1, 2017.

The article reports that the professional organization Purina Animal Nutrition Center has donated chickens to school in Rosamond Elementary School in California and The Alva School in Florida, to support the Schoolyard Chicken Movement for students and animals.

The article reports on the launch of the Rewarding Young Leaders in Our Community Scholarship program by professional trade association Financial Service Centers of New York (FSCNY) to promote leadership for high school graduates. Topics discussed include ways to apply for the program such as to demonstrate academic achievement and leadership, the William Siegel Scholarship and Gene Schott Scholarship awards for recipients and FSCNY or MoneyGram program.

The article offers informatiom about the debate entitled, "Was President Obama's Time in Office Fruitful or Fruitless?" on January 15, 2017 at Black Spectrum Theatre, Jamaica, New York, led by State Senator James Sanders Jr. in connection to the birthday of reverend Martin Luther King Jr.

The article focuses on the 10th annual Restoration Rocks festival, hosted by the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. on October 8, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York City.

The article discusses celebration of the 56th year of independence of Nigeria at the Hammarskjold Plaza in New York city, New York featuring disc jockey (DJ) Don and praise of Harlem's 28th Precinct Inspector Olufunmilola Obe and Chinedu Echeruo, founder of cause-driven platform Gigameet.com.

The article mentions the first birthday of Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling, featuring a full day of programming and art exhibitions which include "Chester Higgins Jr.: Passing Through" in New York on October 1, 2016.

The article reports on the announcement of the administration of Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York about the victory of Olympic swimmer Lia Neal wherein it will help bridge racial gap in swimming competition.

The article reports that film director Spike Lee has hosted birthday party of late singer Michael Jackson with the theme "BK Loves MJ 2016" on September 3, 2016.

The article offers information on the International Day of Remembrance of the victims of the slave trade and its termination to be hosted by the Key West African Cemetery in Key West, Florida on August 21, 2016.

The article reports on the birthday party hosted by filmmaker Spike Lee for singer Prince, who died April 22, 2016, held on June 4, 2016.

The article offers information on the Apollo Amateur Night Holiday Special, a fourth annual event to be held at the Apollo Theater, New York City from November 27, 2015.

The article offers information on how to adopt a pet and what kind of animals are available.