The majority of the documents dating back to the 13th century — more than 27,000 — were saved by the devotion of the Timbuktu library’s Malian custodians, who carried them out of the occupied city in ...

The funk was on full display at the Blue Note jazz club on as guitarist Isaiah Sharkey celebrated the release of his latest album “Red." ...

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Elected Democrats at every level of government are watching the Trump administration’s moves to police the District of Columbia closely, worrying that the president’s efforts to exert more power will ...

Danielle Spencer, who portrayed Dee on the ‘70s sitcom “What’s Happening” and ‘80s sequel “What’s Happening Now,” passed away.

There are still plenty of free concerts and programming presented by Capital One City Parks SummerStage to jam-pack into your schedule.

A new repressive example looms on the horizon in D.C as the National Guard has been activated by Donald Trump.

Eddie Palmieri, the percussive jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, and arranger, died on Aug. 6 at his home in Hackensack, N.J. He was 88.

On opening night of Boricua College’s “Urban Perspectives,” a flood warning was issued. That loud, unmistakable siren ripping through the cellphone was a clear warning. Since we live on an island, one ...

Harlem residents gathered on Aug. 10 as the 51st annual Harlem Week continued with its first outdoor event: A Great Day in Harlem.

New York City is sizzling and the extreme heat presents a significant threat for New Yorkers living with diabetes.

In addition to being an accomplished boxer, Brooklyn native Chris Colbert is a veteran in the sports and entertainment industry.