‘The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable’ Special Screening
By Bill Allen and NYABJ Staff Photo by Bill Allen, Perception Media Members of the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) and fans attended a special screening of The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable ahead of its global Netflix release on Oct. 16. The film showcases the inner workings of Wu-Tang Clan, showing their love for their fans, their members and associates. It highlighted the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, a collective that emerged from Staten Island, and helped reshape
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American Black Film Festival Returns to New York for 30th Anniversary
By: Bill Allen The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) returned to New York City on Oct. 10-11, bringing two days of film screenings, industry discussions and exclusive television previews to AMC Lincoln Square 13. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, ABFF continued its longstanding mission of showcasing Black talent, amplifying underrepresented stories and creating opportunities for filmmakers and television professionals both in front of and behind the camera. For th
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Black Theatre United Gala Celebrates Broadway’s Black Excellence and the Work Still Ahead
By: Bill Allen NEW YORK — Black Theatre United (BTU) celebrated the contributions of Black artists, advocates and industry leaders to American theater during its fourth annual gala Monday, Oct. 5, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan. With the theme “Work To Do,” this year’s gala highlighted the continued effort required to create, protect and sustain opportunities for Black and brown artists in American theater. The event also celebrated the lasting influence of Black cultu
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Rain Couldn’t Dampen the Spirit of Harlem at the 57th Annual African American Day Parade!
By Stephanie Woods-Mckinney Rain may have fallen over Harlem, but it did little to dampen the energy, pride and community spirit surrounding the 57th Annual African American Day Parade on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. The annual parade traveled along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, where announcer Dr. Bob Lee and co-announcer Keri D. Singleton welcomed residents, community organizations, businesses, marching groups, cultural organizations and spectators for one of Harlem’s long
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“La Dolce Vita” Birthdays at QC Spa
By: Jill Goldsberry QC SPA_COURTESY OF PKPR Looking for something to do with your Libra, Sagittarius, and Scorpio friends who are sticking around this winter? We know Libras love luxury, Sagittarians are always ready to travel, and Scorpios are always happy in a body of water. Satisfy them all and give the gift of La Dolce Vita at QC Spa on Governors Island. With winter birthdays right around the corner, the best part of celebrating your special day at QC Spa is that birthd
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Rutgers Dominates Howard in Friday Night Football
By: Bill Allen The Rutgers University, Scarlet Knights did what was expected of them Friday, Sept. 25, defeating Howard University in a matchup between two programs with different Howard University, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Washington, D.C., has a longstanding tradition of bringing its football program to the New York-New Jersey area. The Rutgers-Howard matchup was a regular-season, nonconference game, meaning the two teams competed outside their
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A Different World The Reboot
By: Jill Goldsberry Photo courtesy: Netflix.com Photo by: ELI JOSHUA ADE Many of us remember being young, gifted, and Black; , it came with endless possibilities. We tuned in faithfully as Denise Huxtable transitioned from The Cosby Show into her own series, capturing her journey to campus, building new friendships, and taking on life as a student at an HBCU. It was essentially the nineties Black college version of Grown-ish, carving out space during one of the best eras of B
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