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Annual LOVEisLOVE Festival Will Stream Live International Art Performances to Help Artists In Need

The 24-hour global fundraising festival with Brooklyn roots will feature performances from artists in multiple disciplines from 24 countries

Dec 22, 2020 2:22 PM Read more >

New Stimulus Bill Would Give Unemployed Brooklynites $300 Weekly Boost

The bill was passed by Congress Monday night and, once signed by President Trump, will also send out one-time stimulus checks of $600

Dec 22, 2020 1:33 PM Read more >

Brooklyns Bridge Street Development Corporation Chosen for Microsoft Grant

The nonprofit was one of 50 organizations chosen for the program to accelerate job training in Black communities

Dec 21, 2020 6:53 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Founder of Roller Skating Social Enterprise to Open Skate Shop

Butter Roll founder Amy 'Amz' Collado is seeking funding to open a brick-and-mortar in Ridgewood

Dec 21, 2020 11:02 AM Read more >

Lantern Festival Coming to Brooklyns Domino Park to Celebrate 2020s Shortest Day

Brooklyns Secret Lantern Society is holding the celebration for the winter solstice on Monday night

Dec 18, 2020 9:02 PM Read more >

The Week in COVID-19 (12/18/20): Brooklyn, Heres Everything You Need to Know

Vice-President Mike Pence is vaccinated in front of the media to boost public confidence; NYC nurse is first person in the U.S. to receive vaccine; and daily deaths pass 3,000

Dec 18, 2020 4:07 PM Read more >

Brownsville's Jeremiah Program Is Uplifting Low-Income Single Moms

The nonprofit provides childcare, tutoring, educational classes and life skills to single moms in need.

Dec 18, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

Five Brooklyn Nonprofits Receive More Than $1M in Grants to Combat Effects of COVID-19, Climate Change and Election Issues

The New York Community Trust has awarded $6.1 million to 42 nonprofits to support work building equitable, thriving and healthy communities

Dec 17, 2020 7:48 PM Read more >

Negro Leagues Reclassified As Major Leagues by MLB as Part of Centennial Celebration

BK Reader takes a look at the career of Brooklyn's very own Jackie Robinson, one of the first Black players in baseball's major league history

Dec 17, 2020 4:04 PM Read more >

Founder of Bed-Stuy School Empowering Kids Wins Anti-Racism Grant From Brooklyn Nets Owners

Ember Charter Schools founder Rafiq Kalam Id-Din II is bringing innovation to education for kids of color

Dec 17, 2020 10:29 AM Read more >