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Before Kamala Harris, Many Black Women Aimed for the White House

Harris isnt actually the first Black woman to run for vice president of the United States

Nov 10, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

With COVID-19 Recovery Funding, 2 Brooklyn Orgs Aim to Address Racial Equity

Robin Hoods $16M Power Fund supports leaders of color committed to innovating solutions for the most pressing issues of their communities

Nov 9, 2020 2:27 PM Read more >

Bed-Stuy Organizer a Face of New Campaign Tackling Gun Violence, COVID-19

Shneaqua Purvis lost her sister to a stray bullet. Now she's fighting to make sure other families don't have to go through the same thing.

Nov 9, 2020 2:04 PM Read more >

Meet Anthony Beckford, the Black Lives Matter Brooklyn President Running for City Council

The East Flatbush lifelong activist is leveraging his community leadership experience to win the 45th Council District Race

Nov 9, 2020 12:19 PM Read more >

Photos: Brooklyn Takes to the Streets to Celebrate Biden Harris Victory

Brooklyn residents flooded streets and parks across the borough Saturday, dancing, popping bottles and revelling in the news of a Trump defeat

Nov 9, 2020 12:08 PM Read more >

Joe Biden has Won the Presidency

We will be tracking the results in the presidential election as the votes are counted.

Nov 7, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Brooklynites Nervously Await Official Election Results

Joe Biden was close to victory, but President Trump has vowed to fight on in the courts.

Nov 6, 2020 4:56 PM Read more >

Poor US pandemic Response Will Reverberate in Health Care Politics for Years, Health Scholars Warn

The countrys pandemic response has been politicized, making comprehensive changes to public health more difficult.

Nov 6, 2020 1:27 PM Read more >

Empty Brooklyn Storefronts Become Art Installations for Walking Tour, Festival

The art installations are hoped to bring 10,000 people to Brooklyn to spark action around climate justice

Nov 6, 2020 10:24 AM Read more >

How Brooklyn Voted in the Presidential Election

BK Reader takes a look at the New York State and City unofficial election night results in Brooklyn and other boroughs as votes continue to be counted

Nov 5, 2020 3:34 PM Read more >