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The article reports on Shepard P. McDaniel, known as "Brother Shep," joining the Uptown Organization in the 1950s to defend the African American community from racist police officers and white gangs in Bronx, New York City, by uniting non-White gangs in the neighborhood.

The article reports on the demonstration of students and community members of Harlem, New York City against the City University of New York (CUNY) on the City College of New York (CCNY).

The article offers information on the court cases of City College (CCNY) and mentions the contribution of Ron McGuire, a former CCNY student, in creating huge masses for demonstrations.

The article reports on the decision of federal judge Shira Scheindlin over the unconstitutionality of stop-and-frisk practices is being blocked by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Topics discussed include the practices by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) were ruled unconstitutional in the court case Floyd v. the City of New York, changing the stop-and-frisk policy, and the Community Safety Act passed by the New York City Council.

The article reports on arrest of the Ad Hoc Committee members protesting against retired American military officer David Petraeus teaching a class at the City University of New York (CUNY). It include comments from CUNY's interm Chancellor William P. Kelly that the university will ensure that David is able to teach without harassment. It include comments from Tafadar Sourov of the Ad Hoc Committee, on the same.

The article reports on the protests held by students and teachers at the City University of New York (CUNY) who opposed the reintroduction of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program in the university in 2013. Student and teacher activists perceive the move as a sign of militarization at CUNY and formed the Ad-Hoc Committee Against the Militarization of CUNY. The involvement of General David Petraeus at the university as a professor is also mentioned.

The article focuses on the relief work and community reorganization in New York city since Hurricane Sandy, which hit the city on October 29, 2012. It is noted that many residents did not receive the help they had expected from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the first weeks following the storm. It is stated that even the White House looked to individuals' work in response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy while FEMA's spending has passed 2.5 billion dollars.

The article reports that the Luna Park in Coney Island, located in Brooklyn, New York City, opened for business on March 31, 2013. The opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was led by U.S. Senator from New York Charles Ellis Schumer and Brooklyn Borough president Marty Markowitz. It also offers information on the opinion of People's Coalition of Coney Island president Ronald Stuart on how the public views Coney Island.

The article reports that the death of East Flat-bush's 16-year-old boy Kimani Gray, who died at the hands of two plain clothes New York Police Department (NYPD) police officers has created an uproar in New York City. It is noted that the Brooklyn district attorney is being called to step down from the investigation of the shooting by local politicians and Gray's family. It is stated that by providing a heavier police force to monitor the subsequent protests, police responded to the protests.

The article reports on the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. It shows that an estimated 800,000 to one million people packed the National Mall outside the U.S. Capitol to witness the public swearing-in of the nation's first African American president. In addition, the crowd was politically minded, reflecting on and then discussing the political speeches rather than celebrating the event.

The article cites the grassroots relief efforts in New York in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in November 2012. Noted are initiatives by volunteer groups like People's Relief, NYC Service and Families United for Racial and Economic Equality (FUREE) to provide relief assistance to affected communities. It notes the NYC Restore initiative launched by Mayor Bloomberg and alleged shortfall in the New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA) response and support for victims of Sandy.

The article offers information on the "Tying Communities Together: A Celebration of New York's Labor Movement," an annual labor breakfast, hosted by the "Amsterdam News" and Bill Lynch Associates LLC held on September 20, 2012 at the Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem, New York City, New York. The event honors NAACP New York State President Hazel Dukes. Bill Thompson states that they are going to honor three people that would stand up and fight for their cause.

The article reports that 16-year-old Taylor Townsend was denied travel funding by the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) to compete in the U.S. Open Junior Tournament.

The article focuses on the support of people of color to the Occupy Wall Street movement. It states that the Occupy movement will have its one-year anniversary on September 17, 2012, wherein a small group of people gathered in Zuccotti Park to protest the abuse of money and power presented by Wall Street. It says that the People of Color Caucus (POCcupy) is a working group within the OWS that was founded on September 23, 2012.

The article discusses the celebration of West Indian American Day Parade as a part of Labor Day that was held in Brooklyn, New York city, supported by various U.S. Politicians including Michael Bloomberg, Christine Quinn and Andrew Cuomo.

The article reports that young voters are more diverse racially and ethnically as well as more secular in their religious orientation, tending them toward Democratic Party affiliation and toward greater support of activist government and less social conservatism.

The article presents information regarding Occupy the Hood (OTH), a national group addressing issues related to communities of color and making big plans on Hood Week Atlanta, Georgia .

The article presents information on an even entitled Occupy the Hood which will be held during July 20, 2012 to July 20, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The article presents information on apartheid in bars and nightclubs in Amsterdam, New York. It discusses an event in which a bouncer in a nightclub 230 Fifth in New York City forced a group of four Black women and one Asian woman to buy a bottle to get into the club but did not put any restriction on the groups of white customers for entering into the club.

The article presents information on the U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin who has granted class action status to a lawsuit that alleges the implementation of the New York police department's (NYPD) stop and frisk policy in the New York. It informs that the many of the political groups and politicians were demanding the reform. It further informs that the new system would use better accountability measures to stop crimes in the country.

The article focuses on the protest trials conducted in New York City on May 4, 2012. It informs that Robert M.Mendelbaum, Judge in criminal court of New York City, found 20 activists guilty of disorderly conduct. It also informs a nonviolent protest by the individuals of New York outside the New York Police Department (NYPD) in Harlem to protest more than 8700 stops and frisk conducted by the precinct in 2011.

The article offers information about the protests, rallies and strike organized in New York City on May 1, 2012 to honor labors' day in the country. Around 100000 people gathered which included many union members, Occupy Wall Street protesters, activists along with many law enforcement personnel's at the Union Square in the city. Also, many college and high school students organized teach-ins in the city to support the protests.

The article offers information on a court trial involving many social activists who protested against the police practice of stop and frisk, in Harlem, New York City on October 21, 2012. While the police testified in the court that the demonstrators blocked the way and ignored orders to leave, the demonstrators were firm on their decisions that this police practice is itself a crime and is based on racial discrimination.

The article focuses on New York-based nonprofit rights organization Picture the Homeless Inc. which is making a lot of news in the media with its training of homeless people for illegally squatting into city-owned buildings. But, however, the officials of the organization are clearly denying these allegations stating that they are focused on their goal of providing housing to homeless people. According to reports, they have received at least 240,000 U.S. dollars in taxpayer money.

The article provides information on the speech given at Columbia University's conference in New York City by Angela Davis, an African American activist, philosopher, feminist scholar and author.

The article provides information on the meeting between the union workers of color and Occupy Wall Street protesters at the Communication Workers Association in New York City to discuss racism, resistance and workplace organizing.

The article provides information on new developments in the murder case of Pace University football player Danroy Henry which includes a new video clip that was captured by the camera installed in police car.

The article reports on the Vulcan Society, a fraternal order of the New York City Black firefighters. The society conducts tests for the fresh firefighter to increase the representation of the people in the Fire Department of the New York City. African Americans and the Latinos make up only nine percent of the country's largest fire department.

The article offers information on Malik Rhasaan, a construction worker who started the organization "Occupy the Hood".

The article reports on the chaos due to the protests staged at the Zucciti Park, the home of Occupy Wall Street, in New York. It notes that police officers arrested and hit the protesters to prevent from getting close to the park. On the other hand, the Supreme Court Justice Michael Stallman has ruled against the claims of the protesters that they will be allowed to stay at the park until further notice.

The article presents information on a demonstration in New York for ending corporate greed, growing unemployment, cuts in social services as well as against bailouts for banks and big conglomerates. Unions and New York City students demanded a redress to various issues like layoffs, pension cuts, increase of tuition increases and educational cuts.

The article reports on the Occupy Wall Street protest movement that was initiated at Liberty Square or Zucotti Park near Wall Street in New York City on September 17, 2011 in an attempt to oppose against corporate greed. Councilman Charles Barron asserts that the police need to watch the fraud and corruption committed by corporations. Activist Wilmon Cousar of the Transitions Foundation supports the protest which highlights the imbalance between the big companies and the general population.

The article reports on the effect of earthquake on August 23, 2011 in the New York City. It mentions that the magnitude of 5.8-6.0 earthquake has been recorded that is originated in Mineral, Virginia. It also mentions that the National Park Service has closed the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the Old Post Office Tower as a precaution following the earthquake.

The article reports on the shooting incidents in the U.S. It cites several shooting incidents including 29 murders in Newark, New Jersey, 33 shootings in New York City and 16 shootings in Boston, Massachusetts. Yasmine Winston says that in Boston, shooting has become everyday experience which is crazy. Noel Leader, co-founder of 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care, mentions that gang participation and idle time have increased crime rate.

The article reports that a young Muslim woman, who is a victim of sexual assault of former French Socialist candidate for presidency Dominique Strauss-Kahn also known as DSK, has been defended by Theirno Maadjo, president of the Guinean Organization.

The article focuses on the event 2011 Dreamers Academy wherein the participants will go to Disney World in Florida. It mentions that more than 4,000 teenagers have applied to the event but only 110 teens have been selected for the trip. It notes that the event includes free all-access inspirational four-day trip to Disney World with a parent or guardian. It cites several inspirational speakers including Mikki Taylor, Jonathan Sprinkles and Zerbin Singleton.

The article reports that the grand jury found no reasonable cause of indictment on the case of Danroy Henry, who was shot dead by police officer Aaron Hess in Pleasantville, New York on October 17, 2010.

The article reports on the response of various countries on the political crisis in Côte d'Ivoire that results from its presidential elections.

The article reports on the effort of police, public and family of Danroy Henry, who was shot and killed on October 17, 2010, to continually investigate the case.

The article investigates the case of Danroy Henry, a Pace University University football player in New York, who was shot dead by police on October 17, 2010. According to the police report, Danroy was shot dead after he refused to stop the car that hit a police officer. Bonita Zelman, a lawyer investigating the case, attests that the ambulance responding to the incident allegedly did not provide medical treatment after the shooting.

The article reports on the support of the upstate for Tea Party favorite and political candidate Carl Paladino who has become the center of national jokes and an embarrassment for many Republicans in New York.

The article reports that football player Danroy Henry was shot dead by a Westchester, New York police officer after he attempts to speed off his vehicle when the officer tapped the window of his car.

The article reports on the One Nation Working Together rally at the National Mall in Washington D.C. which is calling for change to make the U.S. as one nation free from injustice and racism. It notes that actor Harry Belafonte has spoken about the advocacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s. It adds that an estimated to 200,000 teachers, healthworkers, students, and environmentalists have joined the rally to reinforce the civil rights action.

The article provides responses from news outlets across New York State and the U.S. regarding an editorial by "AmNews" publisher and editor in chief Elinor Tatum on the gubernatorial candidacy of Andrew Cuomo titled "Andy, are you gonna to run a campaign."

The article reports on the outcome of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) public hearing at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City on September 21, 2010 concerning its proposed fare increase.

The article reports on the lawsuit filed by Maurice Robinson and Anthony Flagg against Bishop Eddie Long of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia for sexual abuse.

The article reports on issues related to the rising anti-Muslim bigotry in the U.S. after the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

The article reports that civil rights lawyer Lynne Stewart was released from prison after the U.S. Department of Justice granted her request for compassionate release due to her suffering from beast cancer.

The article reports on the protest of students, teachers and allies of the City University of New York (CUNY) on November 25, 2013. Topics discussed include the formation of Ad Hoc Committee by the students of the university against the reinstatement of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at CUNY campuses, the expulsion of student protestors such as Khalil Vasquez and Tafadar Sourov, and the power exercise by CUNY police brutality against student protestors and jailing of students.

The article offers information on the relocation of the Lower Eastside Girls Club (LESGC).