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Brooklyn Novelist Pens Love Letter to Golden Era of Hip-Hop with New Book

Brooklyn Novelist Pens Love Letter to Golden Era of Hip-Hop with New Book

Inspired by the death of Biggie Smalls, 'Let Me Hear a Rhyme' follows three teens who plot to turn their murdered friend into a rap star
Aziz Ansari Is Taking His 'Road to Nowhere' to BAM

Aziz Ansari Is Taking His 'Road to Nowhere' to BAM

The comedian, who has won over audiences with his work on "Parks and Recreation" and "Master of None," is returning to the spotlight after a one-year hiatus

Brooklyn Museum Announces $25K Award for Emerging Artists

The selected artist will also receive the opportunity to curate a solo exhibition at the museum and create a public art installation
Cumbe Celebrates Traditions and Culture of Senegal with New Dance Series

Cumbe Celebrates Traditions and Culture of Senegal with New Dance Series

In observance of Senegal's independence, Cumbe is hosting a series of special classes taught by Senegalese master dancers
'Red, White & Wasted!' Bklyn Filmmakers Explore Muddy Trump Country at Tribeca Film Festival

'Red, White & Wasted!' Bklyn Filmmakers Explore Muddy Trump Country at Tribeca Film Festival

The film on Florida’s little-known mudding subculture gives a unique look at the Americans who propelled Trump to the White House
Youth Poets Harness 'Words, Sounds, Power' to Shed Light on Racial Inequality

Youth Poets Harness 'Words, Sounds, Power' to Shed Light on Racial Inequality

Brooklyn high schoolers will share the stage with spoken word legends like Mumu Fresh and La Bruja at BAM's annual celebration of poetry and hip-hop
Fort Greene Park Honors Literary Greats with 'Pieces of Poetry' Mosaic

Fort Greene Park Honors Literary Greats with 'Pieces of Poetry' Mosaic

The community art project celebrates the legacy of Fort Greene icons Walt Whitman, Marianne Moore and Richard Wright.
News Live Music Series ‘Soul Sets’ Is Coming to East NY

News Live Music Series ‘Soul Sets’ Is Coming to East NY

Fusion East Caribbean Soul is launching a new live music series to help promote the local arts scene.
WE SEE YOU! Afropunk Reveals 2019 Lineup with Jill Scott, FKA Twigs, Santigold and More!

WE SEE YOU! Afropunk Reveals 2019 Lineup with Jill Scott, FKA Twigs, Santigold and More!

Other performers include Kamasi Washington, Leon Bridges, Gary Clark Jr., Lianne La Havas and Masego.
Photos: 2019 National Black Writers Conference

Photos: 2019 National Black Writers Conference

This year's conference spotlighted screenwriters and playwrights