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Imani Means ‘Faith’: Yadi and Jamaal Martin

Imani is the profound belief in and commitment to all that is of value to us as a family, community, people and culture.
Kuumba Means ‘Creativity’: Shyvon Paul

Kuumba Means ‘Creativity’: Shyvon Paul

A nurse practitioner uses creativity to heal and rebuild and to be a part of something larger than herself
Hello, 2023! Brooklyn, Here Are 12 Different, Amazing Ways to Ring in The New Year!

Hello, 2023! Brooklyn, Here Are 12 Different, Amazing Ways to Ring in The New Year!

A warehouse reggaeton rager, fireworks in Prospect Park, a roller disco, a Soup Joumou Giveaway and more Brooklyn events to celebrate the new year!
Nia Means ‘Purpose’: Tonya Lewis

Nia Means ‘Purpose’: Tonya Lewis

The core concept and practice of the value purpose is service: service to others, family, school, community, and the nation.

East New York 7th Graders Head to Finals of National STEM Competition With Subway Safety Idea

The East New York students propose to place electronic smart signs in the subway to report either 911 or mental health emergencies, with separate buttons.
Ujamaa Means ‘Cooperative Economics’: Ethel Bruce

Ujamaa Means ‘Cooperative Economics’: Ethel Bruce

The 90-year-old 'nana' of Ocean Hill, Ethel Bruce, provides free, essential items on her stoop.
Ujima Means 'Collective Work and Responsibility': The Neighbors of the Dangler Mansion

Ujima Means 'Collective Work and Responsibility': The Neighbors of the Dangler Mansion

Ujima honors a commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest.
Kujichagulia Means ‘Self-Determination’: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

Kujichagulia Means ‘Self-Determination’: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

‘To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.’
Umoja Means ‘Unity’: RHouse

Umoja Means ‘Unity’: RHouse

Two Bed-Stuy brothers exemplify the principle of unity.
This Holiday Season, Flatbush Junction BID Says ‘No’ to Evergreen Conifers and ‘Yes’ to Recycled Materials

This Holiday Season, Flatbush Junction BID Says ‘No’ to Evergreen Conifers and ‘Yes’ to Recycled Materials

The BID Upcycling Holiday Tree, an initiative that invites artists and creatives to design sustainable "trees," returns for the second year.