Anthony Boogie Nicholson
By: Tariq Richardson Courtesy of Anthony Boogie Nicholson From church pews in Louisiana to crowds of 80,000 at the Houston Rodeo, musician and entrepreneur Anthony Boogie Nicholson has spent decades carving out a lane entirely his own. The Houston-based bassist opens up about his roots, his relationship with AI, his trucking business, and what he hopes to leave behind when the spotlight eventually fades. Before the big stages and the viral Shannon Sharpe moment, where did it
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The Standard Was Set Here Honoring New York’s Black Sports Greats During Black History Month
By: Kevin Pryor Black History Month is about legacy. It is about honoring the individuals who did more than succeed — they shifted culture, expanded possibility and carried communities forward. In New York City, that story cannot be told without its Black athletes. From Harlem to Brooklyn, from Queens to The Bronx, the five boroughs have produced sports figures whose influence traveled far beyond scoreboards. New York does not create small stories. It creates force. It create
6 days ago4 min read
NYABJ at the 20th Anniversary of the National CARES Mentoring Movement
By Mana Faye photos courtesy: Bill Allen Kephra Burns and Susan Taylor seated at their gala table Credit: Bill Allen Perception Media On Monday night, the National CARES Mentoring Movement hosted its annual For the Love of Our Children Gala, marking the organization’s 20th anniversary and founder Susan L. Taylor’s 80th birthday at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Angela Yee and Leon Robinson, Credit: Bill Allen Perception Media Hosted by Emmy Award-winning television host Tamron Hall,
6 days ago2 min read
Building the Bridge: Amazonian Style
By: Bonita Sostre photos courtesy Bill Allen Amazon brought together journalists, influencers, founders and trailblazers for a two day conference to explore the future of work, AI and the intersection of entertainment sports and technology. A few of those who attending including NABJ past and present chapter Presidents, including NYABJ's Bonita Sostre, Phil Lewis among others. Sessions included: Impact Over Optics: How Amazon and AWS Use Innovation and Influence for Good, Wha
Mar 31 min read
Oprah and Friends take on NYC
By: Stephanie Woods Mckinney Photo Courtesy: Stephanie Woods Mckinney The 92nd Street Y continues to bring new and exciting celebrity guests to its tight-knit community uptown in New York City. The world-class cultural center has outdone itself with meaningful, educational, entertaining, and heartfelt discussions. In January, media mogul, philanthropist, television producer, host, and all-around powerhouse Oprah Winfrey made a special guest appearance with friends. Michael Pr
Feb 172 min read
Modest Luxury Brand Jellabiya Iftar Debuts in New York
By: Jewel Benton Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, was one of the coldest evenings of the year so far, but even more memorable was the warmth that permeated the sold-out Jellabiya Iftar: The New York Edition, a celebration of both African excellence and Black excellence. At least 300 attendees, ranging from their twenties and up, gathered in midtown Manhattan from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at an elegant commercial building. Guests embraced the dress code, donning dazzling fashion from Jellabi
Feb 172 min read
A Final Farewell
Photos by Bill Allen The show ended, but the love is still very real. Michelle Miller brought her CBS family and friends together to celebrate their work on CBS Saturday Morning. It was a celebration and a final farewell for the team. There was laughter, tears, and a sense of community.
Feb 61 min read
