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How New York’s Deadly Astor Place Riot Was Sparked By A Performance Of Macbeth

When an aristocratic Englishman came to New York to perform Shakespeare's Macbeth in 1849, anti-English and anti-elite rioters clashed with militia, leaving 22 dead.

By Joseph Williams Dec 1, 2019

How New York’s Deadly Astor Place Riot Was Sparked By A Performance Of Macbeth

When an aristocratic Englishman came to New York to perform Shakespeare's Macbeth in 1849, anti-English and anti-elite rioters clashed with militia, leaving 22 dead.

By Joseph Williams December 1, 2019

Performers Onstage At The Apollo Featured

106 Years Of Showtime At The Apollo, From Vaudeville To Motown In 33 Vintage Photos

For more than a century, Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater has launched the careers of black performers from James Brown to Michael Jackson.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 30, 2019

106 Years Of Showtime At The Apollo, From Vaudeville To Motown In 33 Vintage Photos

For more than a century, Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater has launched the careers of black performers from James Brown to Michael Jackson.

By Marco Margaritoff November 30, 2019

Sorosis: The NYC Women-Only Club That Started A National Movement

After being rejected by their male literary peers, women writers of New York City joined forces to create their own club called Sorosis — where men weren't allowed.

By Natasha Ishak Sep 16, 2019

Sorosis: The NYC Women-Only Club That Started A National Movement

After being rejected by their male literary peers, women writers of New York City joined forces to create their own club called Sorosis — where men weren't allowed.

By Natasha Ishak September 16, 2019

Emma Lazarus, Author Of The New Colossus

Emma Lazarus, The Courageous Jewish Poet Behind The Statue Of Liberty’s Famous Inscription

Emma Lazarus was a renowned Jewish-American writer whose most famous poem, 'The New Colossus,' is immortalized on the Statue of Liberty.

By Natasha Ishak Aug 29, 2019

Emma Lazarus, The Courageous Jewish Poet Behind The Statue Of Liberty’s Famous Inscription

Emma Lazarus was a renowned Jewish-American writer whose most famous poem, 'The New Colossus,' is immortalized on the Statue of Liberty.

By Natasha Ishak August 29, 2019

Black Relative Of Aaron Burr Reveals Truth About His Secret Family Of Color

John Pierre Burr was Aaron Burr's illegitimate son with an Indian maid who he kept secret from his wife. Now, Burr's living descendants are making sure that his hidden life comes to light.

By Natasha Ishak Aug 26, 2019

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Black Relative Of Aaron Burr Reveals Truth About His Secret Family Of Color

John Pierre Burr was Aaron Burr's illegitimate son with an Indian maid who he kept secret from his wife. Now, Burr's living descendants are making sure that his hidden life comes to light.

By Natasha Ishak August 26, 2019

Meet Joe Valachi, The First Mobster To Expose The Mafia’s Darkest Secrets

The Mafia had operated with near-immunity until Joe Valachi spilled his guts to the U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, the Justice Department, the FBI, and on a radio broadcast.

By Carly Silver Jul 8, 2019

Meet Joe Valachi, The First Mobster To Expose The Mafia’s Darkest Secrets

The Mafia had operated with near-immunity until Joe Valachi spilled his guts to the U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, the Justice Department, the FBI, and on a radio broadcast.

By Carly Silver July 8, 2019

Leroy Nicky Barnes: The Harlem Drug Kingpin Known As ‘Mr. Untouchable’

Leroy "Nicky" Barnes sold so much heroin and evaded convictions for so long that he earned the nickname "Mr. Untouchable" and actually challenged the police to catch him.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 10, 2019

Leroy Nicky Barnes: The Harlem Drug Kingpin Known As ‘Mr. Untouchable’

Leroy "Nicky" Barnes sold so much heroin and evaded convictions for so long that he earned the nickname "Mr. Untouchable" and actually challenged the police to catch him.

By Marco Margaritoff June 10, 2019

44 Nostalgia-Inducing Photos Of The Golden Age Of ’80s Hip-Hop

Each generation of hip-hop fans has its preferences but it was '80s hip-hop that made the genre what we know today.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 28, 2019

44 Nostalgia-Inducing Photos Of The Golden Age Of ’80s Hip-Hop

Each generation of hip-hop fans has its preferences but it was '80s hip-hop that made the genre what we know today.

By Marco Margaritoff March 28, 2019

The Horrific Case Of Central Park Jogger Trisha Meili And The Conviction Of The Central Park Five

Five minority teenagers known as the Central Park Five were charged with the assault and rape of Trisha Meili and spent years behind bars. But here's what really happened.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 9, 2019

The Horrific Case Of Central Park Jogger Trisha Meili And The Conviction Of The Central Park Five

Five minority teenagers known as the Central Park Five were charged with the assault and rape of Trisha Meili and spent years behind bars. But here's what really happened.

By Marco Margaritoff March 9, 2019