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The Jeremiah Program, a Brooklyn nonprofit, held a graduation ceremony to honor mothers and children who graduated this school year. The program provides mentorship and financial resources to single mothers and their children to break the cycle of generational poverty.

The bookstore has occupied a DUMBO storefront since 2021, but, following management discrepancies, has until July 31 to vacate the premises.

Some well-known names in Brooklyn's CEC community won council seats in their district — however, some parents who used to be involved have either chosen to step back from CEC work or no longer qualify to be on the board.

Airbnb hosts in New York City will soon find it harder, if not impossible, to open their doors to guests, as a short-term rental restriction is soon-to-be enforced. With the Sept. 5 deadline approaching, Part-two of this BK Reader investigation looks at how hosts are fighting back.

Brooklyn's Ember Charter Schools just celebrated its inaugural high school graduation, with all 20 of its graduates accepted to college on academic merit scholarships.

This camping retreat in Upstate New York is inviting more People of Color to experience the beauty of the outdoors, with a focus on wellness, comfort and security!

Extraordinary music, education, laughter and dedication permeate the Patricia F. Robinson Music School, continuing the institution's nearly 100-yr-old practice.

Celebrate July Fourth with a Coney Island hot dog eating contest, a fireworks display, the African Arts Festival and parties all weekend long.

At-home haircuts became commonplace during the pandemic. Three years later, hairdressers in Flatbush deal with high supply costs, increased rent and far fewer customers.

In this intimate interview, Esmeralda Simmons sat down with BK Reader to share the motivation behind the organization's formation, as well as the pivotal individuals who helped catalyzed its movement.