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Clinton Hill Exhibition Displays Personal, Global History with Collages of Letters and Maps

Clinton Hill Exhibition Displays Personal, Global History with Collages of Letters and Maps

Tillou Fine Art presents 'Remains to Be Seen,' a solo presentation of painting, collages and works on paper by Brooklyn-based artist John Spinks Distressed, tactile and functional materials are the foundation of Brooklyn-based artist John Spinks' sol

Brooklyn Museum's 'Brooklyn Conference' Explores Art as a Platform for Political Change

Policymakers, artists and activists from around the country gathered on Saturday in Brooklyn for a series of discussions aimed at unpacking pressing socio-political issues The Brooklyn Museum last weekend became a virtual think tank for creativity an
Stars of New York Competition Brings Brooklyn Stars to the Dance Floor for Charity

Stars of New York Competition Brings Brooklyn Stars to the Dance Floor for Charity

The Stars of New York Dance competition is a hilariously fun dance-off competition to raise dance education funds for children from low-income communities

Restoration to Celebrate 50 Years of Service with Annual 'Restore Brooklyn' Gala

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation's annual gala honors organizations and individuals who have made valuable contributions to Brooklyn and its residents On Monday, October 30 Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation will host its "Restore B

Brooklyn Singer, Songwriter Keishera James Brings Honesty and Emotion to Her Music

James' debut album "It's Me, Keishera" was released in late September, and is unapologetically her boldest, rawest self. Photo: Keishera James To say it plainly, Keishera James has spirit.

Short Film 'A Place for Us' Documents an African-American Family's Quest for a New Beginning in Africa

Reel Sisters film festival presents the short documentary 'A Place for Us,' in which director Kimberly Jones-Wise follows one family's decision to move to Africa by Iman Childs The short film A Place for Us documents the journey of an African-America

Ewww! The Annual Icky Fest Returns to Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Get into the Halloween spirit and celebrate all things icky through storytelling, art and hands-on activities at the Brooklyn Children's Museum Monster mash dance party at Brooklyn Children's Museum, photo credit: tripsavvy.

Carrie Hawks' Award-Winning Short Film 'black enuf*' is a Quest for Acceptance and Identity

'black enuf*,' an animated short film, examines the expanding idea of Black identity, takes a playful approach to questions of race, difference and self-acceptance by Iman Childs The award-winning animation short film black enuf* will certainly be a
Francesca Andre's Charcoal Uncovers Colorism, Acceptance and Authenticity

Francesca Andre's Charcoal Uncovers Colorism, Acceptance and Authenticity

Francesca Andre finds self-acceptance through colorism in Charcoal, winner of Best Narrative Short Film at Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival In her film Charcoal, award-winning filmmaker and photographer Francesca Andre discusses her childho

Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival Returns, Celebrating 20 Years of Women Storytelling in Film

A highlight of this year's Reel Sisters festival will be the screening of The Tale of Four , the directorial debut of Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe A still from the movie, "By the Tide," by Estefania Fadul Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film