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10/21/2022

Take a look ahead at this Sunday's episode of Here and Now !

10/21/2022

NYC public school students will get Diwali off starting 2023 school year

NYC public school students will get Diwali off starting 2023 school year

Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant holidays in India that traditionally spans five days. The holiday signifies the triumph of light over dark and the return of Lord Rama after he defeated the demon King Ravana.

10/21/2022

Missing Princeton University student found dead

Missing Princeton University student found dead

10/20/2022

Missing Princeton University student's brother says 'time is of the essence'

Missing Princeton University student's brother says 'time is of the essence'. Misrach Ewunetie, 20, was last seen at about 3 a.m. on Friday, the school said. She was last seen near Scully Hall on the school's New Jersey campus, according to an alert sent to the Princeton community on Monday. If you have any information, please come forward.

As Princeton University intensifies its search for Misrach Ewunetie, the undergraduate student who's been missing for almost a week, her brother says that time is "of the essence."

10/19/2022

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph received the prestigious Honorary Order of Jamaica for her “sterling contribution as an actress, cultural ambassador of Jamaica and for contribution to the international film industry.”

She was among 143 Jamaicans recognized at the National Honours and Awards at King’s House in Kingston on Monday, Oct. 17, which is observed as National Heroes’ Day in Jamaica.

Ralph was one of 10 to receive the nation’s 5th-highest honor, which is “bestowed on citizens of outstanding distinction,” according to Jamaica Observer.

“Well, it is now official! I am The Honourable Sheryl Lee Ralph OJ,” Ralph wrote in an Instagram caption. “Warrior Woman! ”

The “Abbott Elementary” star, whose career spans four decades now includes an Emmy win, .as a first-time nominee at the age of 66, taking home best supporting actress in a comedy. The honor came after decades in the business with multiple iconic roles - from “Dreamgirls” on Broadway in the 1980s, to stepmother to the title character on the 1990s sitcom “Moesha.”

10/18/2022

Hip-hip icon Missy Elliott has yet another honor added to her list of merits! Swipe 👉🏾 for a recollection of her accomplishments!

The four-time award-winning artist celebrated the unveiling of “Missy Elliott Boulevard” in the music icon’s hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia on Monday. The Portsmouth City Council voted unanimously to rename a portion of McLean Street to “Missy Elliott Boulevard.” The city hosted a renaming ceremonial parade and also presented her with a key to the city.

The street-naming comes nearly a year after Missy Elliott was honored with a star on the Walk of Fame in November 2021.

became the first female rapper to receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Berklee College of Music in 2019.

10/18/2022

Here and Now: Closing the racial health gap

Check out this past Sunday's episode of Here and Now, where we discussed closing the racial health gap, how the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health continues its efforts to save lives in underserved communities, how early detection and treatment can save the lives of African American men who are most likely to get prostate cancer. Also in this episode, how the Westhab Agency's affordable housing plan is building better lives for the homeless in Westchester County and New York City and finally, how Grammy award-winner Usher is using his organization to transform the lives of young people.

On this episode of Here and Now, how the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health is working to close the racial health gap.

10/16/2022

Don’t miss this Sunday’s episode! Today on Here and Now, Why are Black men at greater risk for Prostate Cancer? Plus, the Arthur Ashe Institute on helping close the racial health gap. And Usher’s New Look is transforming young lives. Tune in at noon!

10/16/2022

SportsBall 2022, the 28th Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (AAIUH), will be held on Thursday, October 20th at 7:00pm.

Arthur Ashe founded the Institute in 1992, just two months before his death from AIDS. Arthur knew that many of these diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, were the result of inadequate health care delivery, late detection, and insufficient health education. The funds raised at SportsBall support the Institute’s innovative community health education programs and research initiatives for underserved communities.

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10/16/2022

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. resolved his New York City forcible touching case Thursday with a guilty plea to a lesser charge and no jail time after complying with the terms of a conditional plea agreement reached in April. Tap the link in bio for more.

10/14/2022

A Detroit 17-year-old, Tyler Wade, who was arrested on June 2nd for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle is now suing Warren Police Department for brutal assault.

According to the Detroit Free Press, before making the arrest, police officers repeatedly punched Tyler Wade, striking him so hard that one of his braces came out of his mouth.

Wade’s attorney, James King, said his client had no criminal history or prior interactions with law enforcement.

King claims Wade tried to evade police by speeding away after they stopped him on the suspicion he was driving a stolen vehicle. Police allege that Wade had ma*****na and threw a gun out of the car —accusations that King denies. According to King, the pursuit ended when the car finally stopped after crashing into a stop sign on a corner.

As seen on police body camera and dashcam footage, the officers approached the car aiming their fi****ms at Wade. They reportedly went into Wade’s car without an explanation and used excessive force to remove him.

The lawsuit King filed names six police officers identified in the case only by their last names and badge numbers, as well as the city of Warren and its Police Department. The lawsuit alleges that after aggressively yanking Wade out of the car and onto the pavement, the officers “proceeded to viciously assault” him, repeatedly punching, kicking, stomping and kneeing him.

According to the complaint, he now suffers regular, severe headaches, the possibility of long-term vision loss, and facial scars. The complaint did not contain a request for damages but notes that Warren police might expect a request for close to $20 million.

10/14/2022

: Martin Luther King Junior is awarded the Noble Peace Prize for his nonviolent protest against racial injustice in America. At the time, he was the youngest winner of the award at 35 years old. During his acceptance speech later that year, he stated “The beauty of genuine, brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold.“ Dr. King donated all of his prize money to the civil rights movement.

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10/11/2022

Bronny among 5 players to land Nike NIL deals

has finalized NIL endorsement deals with five top amateur basketball players, headlined by LeBron James' son, Bronny James of Sierra Canyon High School.

Bronny James joins women's college players Caitlin Clark and Haley Jones, as well as men's hoops recruit D.J. Wagner and women's recruit Juju Watkins in getting Nike NIL deals.

10/06/2022

Custom Collaborative invites our community to join their next series of Open Houses to learn more about their Training Institute as they work to usher their 10th cohort.

The training institute is a FREE training program that teaches the art, craft, technique and business of garment-making. This selective program takes place over the course of 15 weeks with classes meeting Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm.

Sewing and design experience is not required to be admitted into the program.

Please join us for this free online informational Open House to learn more!

Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, September 28th @ 10am
Thursday, September 29th @ 11am
Wednesday, October 5th @ 10am
Thursday, October 6th @ 11am

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10/05/2022

A Queens resident is fed up over a broken pipe that has been constantly leaking hot steam into his apartment since Saturday.

“The first time I thought it was a fire. I’m running around looking. And I ran to the kitchen. Nothing was on. Then I see all this steam smoke coming up clouding the whole room and my bedroom,” said 68 year old tenant Rondu Allah.

On Tuesday, Allah put plastic over his belongings and moved them away from the heater. He has asthma and worries about the air he’s breathing.

Allah pays $1,700 a month for his one-bedroom on Lefferts Blvd in Queens. He’s lived there for more than a decade and says this happened several years ago.

10/05/2022

Timeline photos

His passion pours out from his fingertips, but his pain is etched in the scars that snake around his head. https://7ny.tv/3e7nALd

10/04/2022

Kanye West posted a statement on in response to the backlash that he’s been receiving after wearing a controversial “WHITE LIVES MATTER” T-shirt during his YZY SZN 9 presentation at Paris fashion week.

The shirt featured a photo of Pope John Paul II on the front. The “secret” catwalk event held by Kanye included models who wore the T-shirt on the runway along with Kanye himself and right wing commentator Candace Owens. Naomi Campbell modeled in the show but she did not wear the T-shirt.

The show marked Ye’s return to high fashion after collaborations with and recently ceased unexpectedly.

Before the show began Kanye announced, “Everyone here knows that I am the leader… you can’t manage me. This is an unmanageable situation.”

10/04/2022

Mother gives birth to baby mid-air on transatlantic United flight

A healthy baby boy was delivered on board a transatlantic United Airlines flight. The mother was traveling from Accra, Ghana, to Washington, D.C., when she started having contractions. She wasn't expecting to deliver until late February.

A mother gave birth to a baby in mid-air on a transatlantic United flight.

09/30/2022

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09/29/2022

to Coolio, a hip-hop icon

BREAKING NEWS: Coolio is dead at age 59. The iconic rapper was known for songs like "Gangsta's Paradise" and "Fantastic Voyage." https://7ny.tv/3y0sRLs

09/29/2022

A video of went viral after their first performance during a football game against Fresno State.

The Cardinal Divas are a dance squad created by 20-year-old Princess Isis Lang , a black student at the University of Southern California.

Princess posted the video to herself along with the caption “oh nothing… i created a majorette team at a and performed at our first game.”
She quickly received backlash with comments stating she was “stealing Black culture” and “why not just go to an HBCU. As her video continued to pick up traction, she was criticized for celebrating Blackness in a predominantly white space.

Historically, majorette squads originated at ’s performed at football games during halftime shows with the marching band and entertaining the crowd in the stands. USC has never had an all-black majorette team before.

Princess was excited about the team she started having their first performance. But the critics implied that USC is not the place for her team.

What do you guys think??? 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

09/28/2022

'Basketball Wives' star Brooke Bailey mourns her daughter's death at age 25

“Basketball Wives” star Brooke Bailey is grieving the death of her daughter, Kayla. One brief report, which Bailey reposted on her social media, claims Kayla died in a car accident. Let's send our love and support to their family.

Kayla Bailey, the 25-year-old daughter of Brooke Bailey of 'Basketball Wives,' has died, the reality star announced Sunday on Instagram.

09/28/2022

Here and Now: What happened to Celina Mays?

In case you missed this past Sunday's episode of WABC's Here and Now, you can check it out at the link below !

On this episode of Here and Now, what happened to Celina Mays, the pregnant 12-year-old who disappeared without a trace two decades ago?

09/28/2022

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A first-of-its-kind bill will be introduced to New York City Council that will prohibit discrimination against people with tattoos. https://7ny.tv/3DXXyVi

09/24/2022

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Coming up this Sunday on Here and Now, what happened to Celina Mays, missing since 1996? Plus, the creators of "Aftershock", two single fathers share their story in a new documentary focusing on the black maternal mortality crisis.

09/23/2022

Here and Now: "The Piano Lesson Press" Conference

August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork The Piano Lesson Play returns to in the event of the season, starring Academy Award® winner Samuel L. Jackson, Screen Actors Guild Award® nominee John David Washington, and Tony® and Emmy® nominee Danielle Brooks, directed by Tony nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson.

A battle is brewing in the Charles household. At the center lies the family’s prized heirloom piano. On one side, a brother plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other, a sister will go to any length to keep it and preserve the family history. Only their uncle stands in between. But even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past.

We stopped by the The Piano Lesson Play press conference and caught up with LaTanya Richardson Jackson, producer, Brian Moreland actor, Trai Byers, actress, April Mathers and the widow of August Wilson, Constanza Romero Wilson, who helped bring the production back to broadway.

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For Ticket Information Visit: https://pianolessonplay.com/