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09/11/2021

A Black man’s emotional recovery from 9/11…20 years later

In 2011, the AmNews interviewed Frederick Myers, a two-time survivor of both World Trade Center attacks in 1993 and 2001. This year’s 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks he’s living his life with resilience. #September11 #neverforget
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In 2011, the AmNews interviewed Frederick Myers, a two-time survivor of both World Trade Center attacks in 1993 and 2001. This year’s 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks he’s living his life with resilience.

09/11/2021

New York Amsterdam News September 11 Special Section

Check out the e-Edition of this week's paper including our #September11 Special Section. http://ow.ly/JVxd50G7Scd

Check out the e-Edition of our September 11 Special Section.

09/11/2021

9/11 terrorists trial to resume

As the day nears for the 20th year since terrorists crashed two hijacked planes into the World Trade Center buildings, a reckoning may be in store for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the attacks. #September11 http://ow.ly/uYRd50G7Ld6

As the day nears for the 20th year since terrorists crashed two hijacked planes into the World Trade Center buildings, a reckoning may be in store for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the attacks.

09/11/2021

Black lives mattered on 9/11

OP-ED: "It was no surprise when the 12 Black firefighters who died that day didn’t seem to get the same recognition as the white firefighters who also gave their lives." #September11 #neverforget http://ow.ly/CXWh50G8g60

"It was no surprise when the 12 Black firefighters who died that day didn’t seem to get the same recognition as the white firefighters who also gave their lives."

09/11/2021

Twenty years of ‘Steel Standing’: Iconic photo’s universal message lives on

Anthony Whitaker's famed photo of the World Trade Center’s ruins from the 9/11 attacks titled “Steel Standing” is a symbol of the day that changed the course of American history. #September11 #neverforget http://ow.ly/lhq550G7I0V

Anthony Whitaker's famed photo of the World Trade Center’s ruins from the 9/11 attacks titled “Steel Standing” is a symbol of the day that changed the course of American history. Twenty years later its message of perseverance has a meaning that goes beyond the tragedy.

09/11/2021

Today we remember the Black FDNY members lost on 9/11. #September11 #neverforget #vulcansociety http://ow.ly/GeAx50G7LEp

Captain Vernon Richards
FF Gerald Baptiste
FF Vernon Cherry
FF Tarel Coleman
FF Keith Glascoe
FF Ronnie Henderson
FF William Henry
FF Andrew Fletcher
FF Karl Joseph
FF Keithroy Maynard
FF Shawn Powell
FF Leon Smith Jr.

Today we remember the Black FDNY members lost on 9/11. #September11 #neverforget #vulcansociety http://ow.ly/GeAx50G7LEp

Captain Vernon Richards
FF Gerald Baptiste
FF Vernon Cherry
FF Tarel Coleman
FF Keith Glascoe
FF Ronnie Henderson
FF William Henry
FF Andrew Fletcher
FF Karl Joseph
FF Keithroy Maynard
FF Shawn Powell
FF Leon Smith Jr.

09/11/2021

From 9/11's ashes, a new world took shape. It did not last.

In the ghastly rubble of ground zero's fallen towers 20 years ago, Hour Zero arrived, a chance to start anew. #September11 #neverforget http://ow.ly/WRqG50G7HO8

In the ghastly rubble of ground zero's fallen towers 20 years ago, Hour Zero arrived, a chance to start anew.

09/11/2021

LIVE: 9/11 20th Anniversary Commemoration

Watch the 9/11 20th Anniversary Commemoration on our website. #September11 #neverforget http://ow.ly/w5ex50G8eca

Watch the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a commemoration ceremony.

09/11/2021

Today we remember those lost on #September11. We will #neverforget.

Today we remember those lost on #September11. We will #neverforget.

09/10/2021

AROUND THE CITY: Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Mayor Bill de Blasio celebrate the opening of the Northeast Bronx YMCA. (Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)

AROUND THE CITY: Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Mayor Bill de Blasio celebrate the opening of the Northeast Bronx YMCA. (Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)

09/10/2021

Witness says R. Kelly kept her locked up before s*x assault

She was an unsuspecting radio station intern in 2003 when she pursued what she thought would be a career-making interview with a R&B superstar — R. Kelly. http://ow.ly/pcy050G7s1H

She was an unsuspecting radio station intern in 2003 when she pursued what she thought would be a career-making interview with a R&B superstar — R. Kelly.

09/10/2021

Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns to New York City streets

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to New York City's streets this year with COVID-19 protocols including a vaccination requirement for parade volunteers. http://ow.ly/maqz50G7G6P

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to New York City's streets this year with COVID-19 protocols including a vaccination requirement for parade volunteers, Macy's and city officials announced Wednesday.

09/10/2021

Q&A: Ali gets the Ken Burns treatment in 4-part PBS film

Ken Burns' film “ Muhammad Ali ” explores the life of the boxer who floated and stung his way into greatness.http://ow.ly/VRhC50G7rYa

Considering the number of movies, documentaries and other entertainment vehicles made about Muhammad Ali, it would seem that — much like the former heavyweight champion at the end of his 1971 fight against Joe Frazier — there’s not much left to offer that's fresh.

09/10/2021

New York Amsterdam News September 11 Special Section

Check out the e-Edition of this week's paper including our #September11 Special Section. http://ow.ly/JVxd50G7Scd

Check out the e-Edition of our September 11 Special Section.

09/10/2021

Fixing New York City’s Homelessness Crisis  Is An American Priority

OP-ED: "In May 2021, almost 52,000 New Yorkers – including 15,930 children – were sleeping in shelters, the highest rate of homelessness the city has experienced since the Great Depression." http://ow.ly/Ppob50G7FZd

I congratulate New York City's Democratic mayoral nominee, Eric Adams. He will be a strong new mayor of our nation’s largest and most diverse city.

09/10/2021

Lawsuit: Farm hired white immigrants over Black US laborers

Six Black farmworkers in Mississippi say in a new lawsuit that their former employer brought white laborers from South Africa to do the same jobs they were doing. http://ow.ly/E3Ro50G7rVz

Six Black farmworkers in Mississippi say in a new lawsuit that their former employer brought white laborers from South Africa to do the same jobs they were doing, and that the farm has been violating federal law by paying the white immigrants more for the same type of work.

09/10/2021

VIDEO: Brian Benjamin sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of New York State

ICYMI: Watch Lt. Gov. #BrianBenjamin's swearing in ceremony and his message to New Yorkers.
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Watch as Brian Benjamin is sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of New York State.

09/10/2021

Report: Air Force women, minorities face harassment and bias

Black service members in the Air Force are far more likely to be investigated, arrested, face disciplinary actions and be discharged for misconduct. http://ow.ly/RN6f50G7rSX

About a third of the female service members in the Air Force and Space Force say they've experienced s*xual harassment and many can describe accounts of s*xism and a stigma associated with pregnancy and maternity leave, a study released Thursday has found.

09/09/2021

Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans

In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden on Thursday announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans. http://ow.ly/Msqa50G7mK5

In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden on Thursday announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.

09/09/2021

Charles Barron: Hochul needs to release the money to the people!

New York State Assembly passed Bill A7175 on Aug. 31, was extended the “COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020” and the “COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021” until Jan. 15, 2022. http://ow.ly/rDwM50G7cw1

Many cash-strapped New Yorkers got a third wind as news spread that the New York State Assembly passed Bill A7175 on Aug. 31, which extended the “COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020” and the “COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021” until Ja...

09/09/2021

Brick City hosts great 24 Hours of Peace concert

From Sept. 3-4, the Brick City Peace Collective in conjunction with the Office of Mayor Ras Barak held the 10th Annual 24 Hours of Peace in Newark, NJ. http://ow.ly/sv1k50G7cpx

From Sept. 3-4, the Brick City Peace Collective in conjunction with the Office of Mayor Ras Barak held the 10th Annual 24 Hours of Peace in Newark, NJ.

09/09/2021

State Department of Labor offers free resources for job seekers

Gov. Kathy Hochul is promoting numerous free state resources that are available to help connect New Yorkers with vacant jobs as they transition back to the workforce or explore new career paths. http://ow.ly/DFYE50G7clo

Gov. Kathy Hochul is promoting numerous free state resources that are available to help connect New Yorkers with vacant jobs as they transition back to the workforce or explore new career paths.

09/09/2021

The school year is here…with no remote option

September 13 marks the beginning of the 2021-22 school year just months after having operated with staggered schedules and a remote learning option during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. http://ow.ly/bR2v50G7cfo

September 13 marks the beginning of the 2021-22 school year. Just months after having operated with staggered schedules and a remote learning option during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mayor is declaring victory and wants students to travel back to class again.

09/09/2021

New Yorkers contemplate September 11th commemorations and remembrances

There will be many national and local events commemorating the 9/11 20th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Black firefighter organization The Vulcan Society will host their 20th year memorial at Bed Stuy’s Quincy St Community Garden. http://ow.ly/QpkY50G72Dv

There will be many national and local events commemorating the 9/11 20th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

09/09/2021

BREAKING NEWS: Brian Benjamin sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of New York State.

BREAKING NEWS: Brian Benjamin sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of New York State.

09/09/2021

LIVE: Brian Benjamin sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of New York State

Watch as Brian Benjamin is sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of New York State. http://ow.ly/pFfu50G6Wvt

Watch as Brian Benjamin is sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of New York State.

09/09/2021

This week's front page. On newsstands and online.

This week's front page. On newsstands and online.

09/08/2021

COVID-19 surge in the US: The summer of hope ends in gloom

The summer that was supposed to mark America’s independence from COVID-19 is instead drawing to a close with the U.S. more firmly under the tyranny of the virus, with deaths per day back up to where they were last March. http://ow.ly/krKB50G6q1I

The summer that was supposed to mark America’s independence from COVID-19 is instead drawing to a close with the U.S. more firmly under the tyranny of the virus, with deaths per day back up to where they were last March.

09/08/2021

African American Day Parade taking place virtually Sept. 19

The African American Day Parade, Inc. officially announced its 2021 honorees of the 52nd annual African American Day Parade. This year’s parade, which is themed “Education Is the Foundation,” will be broadcasted virtually on Sunday, Sept. 19 http://ow.ly/EDn250G5YB0

The African American Day Parade, Inc. officially announced its 2021 honorees of the 52nd annual African American Day Parade.

09/08/2021

EXPLAINER: How a new GOP law in Texas makes voting harder

The sweeping changes to Texas' election code that GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Tuesday make it harder — sometimes even legally riskier — to cast a ballot in the state, which already has some of the nation's most restrictive voting laws. http://ow.ly/bpPp50G6pWf

The sweeping changes to Texas' election code that GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Tuesday make it harder — sometimes even legally riskier — to cast a ballot in the state, which already has some of the nation's most restrictive voting laws.

09/08/2021

Inmate's death is 9th at Rikers Island jail complex in 2021

A 24-year-old man found dead in his cell at Rikers Island was the ninth inmate to die at the troubled jail complex this year, officials said. http://ow.ly/wBA650G6pPU

A 24-year-old man found dead in his cell at Rikers Island was the ninth inmate to die at the troubled jail complex this year, officials said.

09/08/2021

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men and will strike approximately 248,000 men this year and kill more than 34,000, making it second only to lung cancer as the deadliest cancer in men. http://ow.ly/APv050G5Yzl

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men and will strike approximately 248,000 men this year and kill more than 34,000, making it second only to lung cancer as the deadliest cancer in men.

09/08/2021

4 vaccinated front-line workers cope with pandemic's toll

More than 60% of U.S. workers had jobs that couldn’t be done from home during the pandemic, according to a Pew Research Center survey. Front-line workers struggled with inconsistent masking policies, fought for hazard pay and campaigned for lasting changes.http://ow.ly/a5l750G5YxN

Front-line workers struggled with inconsistent masking policies, fought for hazard pay and campaigned for lasting changes, including a $15 minimum wage and adequate paid sick leave.

09/08/2021

Black Star Network: Roland Martin announces new Black TV network

On the evening of September 2, journalist Roland Martin, the host of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, announced an over-the-top media (or OTT) network that will broadcast directly to viewers free via the internet and a phone app. http://ow.ly/1t3c50G5Yww

On the evening of September 2, journalist Roland Martin, the host of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, announced an over-the-top media (or OTT) network that will broadcast directly to viewers free via the internet and a phone app.

09/07/2021

Two decades after 9/11, Muslim Americans still fighting bias

Mistrust of Muslims didn’t start on 9/11, but it dramatically intensified with the attacks. http://ow.ly/rIYm50G5H8g

Mistrust of Muslims didn’t start on 9/11, but it dramatically intensified with the attacks.