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Monthly Book Club Advocates for Diverse Literature

By: Brianna Robles When was the last time you picked up a good book for pleasure? And one that helped you understand a different culture,...

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Brownsville Recreation Center (BRC) To Get $160 Million Investment To Turn It Into A Brand New State of the Art Facility

New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, recently announced one of the major highlights of the city’s 2025 budget, the $160 million...

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Century-Old Brooklyn Music School Surpasses $500,000 Fundraising Goal

By: Christopher Edwards A century-old music school in Fort Greene has raised over $500,000 in recent weeks to keep its doors open amid...

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The Best All-Day Every Day $5 Meal Special in Brooklyn is in East New York

While we see prices on food and groceries increasing every week, here is an all-day everyday special that will give you some relief, and...

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Understanding Juneteenth: Its History and Significance

Wednesday, June 19, 2024, is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day for African Americans. Juneteenth celebrates the...

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Reflecting on Tragedy and Remembrance: Kota the Friend’s Tribute to Kalief Browder

June 6th marks a somber anniversary—the tragic suicide of Kalief Browder, a young man whose experience highlighted systemic failures...

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Groundswell Transforms NYC with Meaningful Street Art Murals

By: Katey St. John Walking along the streets of Brooklyn, each building has a unique story blooming inside. Many times, however, these...

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KOTA the Friend Drops Memorial Day Music Video for His Song Titled ‘Vietnam’

On Memorial Day, Brooklyn’s own hip hop artist and producer Kota the Friend released the official music video for his song...

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Preparing for DanceAfrica: Spirit Walkers Embrace a Vibrant Cultural Celebration

By: C. Zawadi Morris Every year for the past 47 years, the Brooklyn Academy of Music has been host to DanceAfrica, the largest African...

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Brooklyn Borough President and Actor Anthony Ramos Bring New Life to Bushwick School Arts

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and actor Anthony Ramos on Wednesday teamed up to bring free, year-round after-school theater...

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