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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.
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.
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.
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.
2022 General Election Results in Brooklyn: No Huge Upsets, as Hochul, James, Schumer and Malliotakis Maintain Seats

2022 General Election Results in Brooklyn: No Huge Upsets, as Hochul, James, Schumer and Malliotakis Maintain Seats

Still, some races were too close to call on election night, as Democrats and Republicans battled for control of Congress and state legislatures.

Photos: BK Votes!

Today is Election Day, and we visited polling locations around Park Slope to capture Brooklyn residents after voting
Bushwick's 50-Ft 'Wall of Lies' Returns ... This Time, Calling Out Election Deniers

Bushwick's 50-Ft 'Wall of Lies' Returns ... This Time, Calling Out Election Deniers

A new public art piece in Bushwick visually displays how the "big lie" of 2020 election fraud was repeated and promoted by hundreds of Republicans and right-wing media members, just days ahead of the midterm elections.
Racial Justice Leaders at Medgar Evers College Lay Out Why Brooklyn's Black Youth Vote is so 'Urgent'

Racial Justice Leaders at Medgar Evers College Lay Out Why Brooklyn's Black Youth Vote is so 'Urgent'

The Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College is running a campaign to educate young Black voters why it is so important to vote — and to vote on 3 new racial justice ballot initiatives — in the 2022 midterms elections.
BK Reader's Voter Guide to the 2022 General Election

BK Reader's Voter Guide to the 2022 General Election

Election Day is Nov. 8, as early voting continues in Brooklyn.

BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 11/04–11/06

The New York City Marathon, the Bushwick Film Festival, Dia de los Muertos at Brooklyn Children's Museum and more Brooklyn events.