African-Americans
News
Staten Island city council candidate canvasses the black community on eve of Independence Day
As he knocked on doors, searching for votes, Richards told African American and African residents that over policing is impacting negatively the community.
Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus
Black Americans are Dying at Disproportionately High Rates in the Coronavirus Outbreak
Blacks are dying at rates of up to 3,4, 5 or 6 times that of other races.
News
A different reality for the city’s minorities after 9/11
Alam said Muslim women in his community, including his mother, were afraid of wearing their Hijab out in public for years after 9/11.
Special Reports
Four generations witness Inauguration
The majority of the crowd was black. The strong presence proved the significance of the President’s two term hasn’t been lost on the black community.
Special Report: Election 2012
Felons disenfranchised in New York and other states, despite the law
Across the country, 5.8 million felons and ex-felons will be barred from voting in the Nov. 6 elections.
Features
Soul-food diseases afflict black community
Cindy Pratt, like 1.3 million other black people, has diabetes. She was raised on soul food and thinks this has had a major effect on her health.