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Step Into History with The Amsterdam News

Founded in 1909, The Amsterdam News is Harlem’s oldest continuously published newspaper and a cornerstone of Black journalism in America. For over a century, it has documented pivotal moments in African American history—from the civil rights movement to everyday stories of resilience and triumph within the Harlem community.

Its pages have amplified the voices of historic figures like W. E. B. Du Bois, Roy Wilkins, and Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and it was the first newspaper to publish the writings of Malcolm X.

Between 1916 and 1938, The Amsterdam News operated from 2293 Seventh Avenue (now Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard), a location later designated a National Historic Landmark for its significance in advancing Black media and advocacy.

Today, the newspaper continues its legacy just blocks away at 2340 Eighth Avenue (also known as Frederick Douglass Boulevard), where it relocated in the early 1940s. Still a vital source of news, insight, and empowerment, The Amsterdam News remains a powerful reflection of Harlem’s cultural and political spirit.

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