Lifestyle & Culture

Kujichagulia is Self Determination: myNetworkHer

‘To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.’

Dec 27, 2023 10:23 AM Read more >

Umoja is Unity: The Magnolia Tree Earth Center

The community's rally around preserving this historic site in Bed-Stuy exemplifies the principle of unity.

Dec 26, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >

Celebrating the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!

Founded in 1966, the seven-day festival is a way for African Americans to practice community building and heritage

Dec 25, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Festive Holiday Recipe: Raise a Toast with a Twist!

Toast the new year in style.

Dec 22, 2023 10:11 AM Read more >

Brooklyn, the Winter Equinox is Here!

The sun will set at 4:31pm on Dec. 21, making it the shortest day of the year with a little more than nine hours of sunlight.

Dec 21, 2023 9:48 AM Read more >

Festive Holiday Recipe: Vegan 'EggNot'

Vegan eggNOT is extra easy to make and, believe it or not, tastes even better than the dairy version!

Dec 20, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Five Lifelong Friends Open Che, an All-Day Eatery in Bed-Stuy

Che is the newest veggie-focused bakery/small plates restaurant/coffee shop/wine bar/cocktail counter in town.

Dec 19, 2023 12:05 PM Read more >

Festive Holiday Recipe: Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

'Tis the season to be a jolly baker!

Dec 19, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Festive Holiday Recipe: Almond Snowballs

'Tis the season to get busy in the kitchen!

Dec 18, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Runaway Dog Living in Green-Wood Cemetery Rescued After Months on Its Own

Animal rescuers slept in the graveyard for three nights to monitor the dog trap.

Dec 15, 2023 2:16 PM Read more >