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FiveMyles Gallery in Crown Heights Celebrates the Diasporic Life with New Quilt Exhibit

FiveMyles Gallery in Crown Heights Celebrates the Diasporic Life with New Quilt Exhibit

Artist Woomin Kim uses vibrant textiles and fabric to depict landscapes of Queens and South Seoul, two places she calls home, in the latest FiveMyles installation.
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PHOTOS: BKCM Hosts Epic House Party in Brooklyn, Celebrating 125 Years of Healing Souls Through Music

PHOTOS: BKCM Hosts Epic House Party in Brooklyn, Celebrating 125 Years of Healing Souls Through Music

The seventh annual event was a journey through time, with music experiences dedicated to the various eras of The Brooklyn Academy of Music's long history
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‘I Want Something Done': After NYPD Officers Hit and Kill Man With Police Van in Crown Heights, Victim's Family Demands Action

‘I Want Something Done': After NYPD Officers Hit and Kill Man With Police Van in Crown Heights, Victim's Family Demands Action

Ronald Anthony Smith died after he was struck by an NYPD van in Crown Heights in April.
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From Korean Corn Dogs to Southern Shrimp 'n Grits, Williamsburg Food Market Makes its Big Debut

From Korean Corn Dogs to Southern Shrimp 'n Grits, Williamsburg Food Market Makes its Big Debut

The Williamsburg Market at 103 North Third Street opened on Thursday, replacing the previous food hall that closed due to the pandemic.
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Personal Belongings of Bed-Stuy Family Thrown Onto Street Without Warning in Alleged Deed Theft Case

Personal Belongings of Bed-Stuy Family Thrown Onto Street Without Warning in Alleged Deed Theft Case

Neighbors gathered at 470 Willoughby Ave. on Thursday, to support the Fosters after their belongings were removed and discarded without their consent
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Black Panther-Branded Food Products, Created by BK Native, Hit Shelves in Time For Sequel's Release

Black Panther-Branded Food Products, Created by BK Native, Hit Shelves in Time For Sequel's Release

Brooklyn native Ibraheem Basir collaborated with Marvel for a superhero branding of his African diaspora seasonings, rice and beans, and other nutritious goodies.
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BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 11/11–11/13

A Caribbean dance party, free gym hours, a children's book fair and more Brooklyn events.
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U.S. Veteran Katie Bishop's One-of-a-Kind Gowanus Cafe Welcomes the Quirky, the Queer and the Downright 'Irregular'

U.S. Veteran Katie Bishop's One-of-a-Kind Gowanus Cafe Welcomes the Quirky, the Queer and the Downright 'Irregular'

Principles Coffee House is a place where veterans, queer folks and “all other people who are not expressly welcome in regular society” can come.
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Bed-Stuy Man Navigates Gender Identity With Mom's Support in New Gender Docuseries

Bed-Stuy Man Navigates Gender Identity With Mom's Support in New Gender Docuseries

In a new docu-series from Black Public Media, Bed-Stuy's Brit Fryer shares the story of navigating his gender with the support of his mom.
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Grammy-Nominated Hip Hop Artist Performs Hits about Black History for BK Kids

Grammy-Nominated Hip Hop Artist Performs Hits about Black History for BK Kids

Fyütch’s kids-oriented music isn’t just intended to entertain: He aims to incorporate lessons in his songs on subjects like Black history.
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