The Amsterdam News has had many significant innovations. It was the second black newspaper, after the Chicago Defender, to be admitted to the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) in October 1930, of which it is still a member.
The Amsterdam News is known for its numerous advancements and achievements.  It became the second black newspaper, after the Chicago Defender, to gain accreditation from the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) in October 1930 and has remained a member ever since.