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Brooklyn Borough President Adams Launches Central Brooklyn Arts & Culture Walk

Brooklyn Borough President Adams and Joy Behar Welcome Guests to the CBACW Adding to the long list of Brooklyn positive initiatives created by the Brooklyn Borough President's office, this past Sunday President Eric Adams and a diverse group of domes
Brooklyn Kolache Co Owners Open 'Swell Dive,' Filipino Tex-Mex Eatery

Brooklyn Kolache Co Owners Open 'Swell Dive,' Filipino Tex-Mex Eatery

Dennis Mendoza, Co-Owner of Swell Dive Beach vibes have come to Bedford Avenue just in time for summer with the recent opening of Swell Dive .
International African Arts Festival Celebrates 45th Year

International African Arts Festival Celebrates 45th Year

For the past 45 years, the International African Arts Festival has been recognized for its supreme ability to educate youth and adults about African culture.
Brookdale Hospital and 'Live Light, Live Right' Teach The Healing Power of Food

Brookdale Hospital and 'Live Light, Live Right' Teach The Healing Power of Food

An attendee talks with Healthy Families Brookdale. On Thursday, June 2, Brookdale Hospital and Live Light Live Right , a non-profit organization that tackles childhood obesity, hosted a conference on "The Healing Power of Food.
The Weekend Cometh

The Weekend Cometh

The weekend cometh and you should pull it all together and get outside to enjoy the warm weather and outdoor events.

Brooklyn Historical Society to Hold Discussion on 'Race: The Power of an Illusion'

What is race? Well, in America, race is a powerful social idea that gives people different access to opportunities and resources.
13th National Black Writers Conference at Medgar Evers College: Rita Dove, Edwidge Danticat, Michael Eric Dyson and Others to be Honored.

13th National Black Writers Conference at Medgar Evers College: Rita Dove, Edwidge Danticat, Michael Eric Dyson and Others to be Honored.

The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College, CUNY, announces the 13th National Black Writers Conference (NBWC) to be held from Thursday, March 31, to Sunday, April 3, 2016, on the campus of Medgar Evers College, 1650 Bedford Ave.

Brownsville’s Dwindling Power... and the Fight to Get it Back!

Photo: Eastbrooklyn.com NYCHA residents experience it all the time during the summer months: Elevators in their high-rise buildings stop working, and they are forced to climb what could be 20 or more flights to get to their apartments.

Wednesday: CM Laurie Cumbo Invites Crown Heights Residents to Weigh in on Community Mural

Mural by Groundswell Dear Friend, On Wednesday, [January 20, 5:00pm at the Jewish Children's Museum] I will present a public discussion to discuss a mural design concept intended for the community of Crown Heights.
Brooklyn Community Pride Center Names Floyd Rumohr as New Executive Director

Brooklyn Community Pride Center Names Floyd Rumohr as New Executive Director

Floyd Rumohr will serve as the new executive director of Brooklyn Community Pride Center Brooklyn Community Pride Center announced on Wednesday that Floyd Rumohr will serve as its new executive director effective January 4, 2016.