April in the HarlemAmerica Newsroom begins with Colman Domingo, whose career reflects a powerful architecture of storytelling and cultural reclamation , followed by Victoria Monét, whose rise to R&B sovereignty is built on ownership, precision, and vision . In recognition of Jazz Appreciation Month, we spotlight Harlem’s jazz legacy—accompanied by the HarlemAmerica Spotify playlist “Definitive Harlem Jazz”—where sound became resistance and global influence . As April also marks National Minority Health Month, we close with “Reclaiming Our Radiance,” a timely look at Black health equity as a movement toward collective ownership and wellness .

Editorial Note: Corrections to our March McKissack & McKissack feature are being implemented to ensure historical accuracy across all platforms.