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08/06/2026

Longtime AmNews and celebrity gossip Florence "Flo" Anthony has died, her husband Michael Spinks biographer Jack Hirsch confirmed. She was 74.

08/04/2026

Mark it down: Thursday, August 6, 6 to 8 PM at 161-10 Jamaica Avenue, Queens.

The Co-Buying Real Estate Tour brings together buyers, co-buying matches, and real estate experts for one free night built to move you closer to owning property.
Bring yourself. Bring a potential co-buyer if you’ve got one in mind.

RSVP is free. Link in bio Pairgap !

08/01/2026

TONIGHT it’s going down after the it’s an All White After Party with performance by friend of the show Maurice “Moe Slinga” Williams A Father’s Love
51 Bay St, Sag Harbor, NY

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Experience one of the most iconic weekends in jazz with WBGO at the Newport Jazz Festival, happening July 31 – August 2.

Join fellow listeners and jazz lovers for an unforgettable trip to Newport, Rhode Island, where world-class music meets stunning waterfront views. With only 50 bus seats available each day, this exclusive travel experience is designed for ease, comfort, and communities so you can focus on the music.

What’s Included:

Roundtrip luxury coach transportation from Newark, NJ or Jazz at Lincoln Center in Manhattan (Day Passes Only)

A general admission ticket for your selected festival day

A WBGO swag bag filled with exclusive goodies

Departure Times

NJPAC - Newark, NJ: 5:30 AM

Jazz at Lincoln Center (NYC): 6:30 AM

07/31/2026

DON’T MISS OUT ON AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND!
The 2026 Newport Jazz is here! Visit WBGO 88.3 FM | Newark Public Radio for more

07/31/2026

“Black people need to know the importance of Literacy. Literacy really is your passport to freedom, and to be able to create the life that you are entitled to—just as a birthright. But if you’re able to read then you don’t know what doors you ca unlock 🔓 “ — Darlene Williams, Founder/President of the Black Authors Festival

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07/31/2026

The 4th annual is sending out a call to action with this year's theme: "The Right, To Write".

The focus: protecting intellectual freedom and challenging -- especially the censorship of Black voices, stories and history. This year’s honorees include Rickey Smiley Michelle Miller, A. R. Bernard ,Tyrus J. Hinton, Jamaal Bernard Sr., Jamie Arty, Ruth Allman and more!

The founder and President of the Black Authors Festival, Darlene Williams and Vice-President, Maurice Williams are here to tell us all about it!

Visit BlackAuthorsFestival.com for tickets today!