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BK Theater Gender-Bends Shakespeare to Ignite a Feminist Revolution in New Work

BK Theater Gender-Bends Shakespeare to Ignite a Feminist Revolution in New Work

Smith Street Stage's feminist rendition of "Measure For Measure" refocuses its lens onto the play's women.
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Meet the Creative Artists Behind Those Beautiful Murals in Prospect Heights

Meet the Creative Artists Behind Those Beautiful Murals in Prospect Heights

The third in a 3-part series on how murals have shaped one Brooklyn neighborhood, as told by the curator, community and creative artists.
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Skateboarding School SKATEYOGI Expands to Williamsburg

Skateboarding School SKATEYOGI Expands to Williamsburg

A Brooklyn skate school for kids and adults has expanded from its first location in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, to a new site in Williamsburg.
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Free Variety Show in Brooklyn, 'Melanin and Friends,' Spotlights the Talents of Artists of Color

The next show will feature a surprise lineup of musicians at Lilly's Pizza Bar in Fort Greene.
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Afropunk Festival 2022 in Brooklyn Definitely Hit Different-- But Was Still a Total Vibe

Afropunk Festival 2022 in Brooklyn Definitely Hit Different-- But Was Still a Total Vibe

The two-day festival returned to Commodore Barry Park this past weekend for the first time since 2019
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BK Entrepreneurs Stand at the Vanguard of the Emerging Black Startup Tech Boom

BK Entrepreneurs Stand at the Vanguard of the Emerging Black Startup Tech Boom

Best friends from Canarsie launched an online payment solution for group travel organizers.
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In Today's Digital Age, BK Entrepreneur David Morin Helps the Socially Awkward Become Socially Savvy

In Today's Digital Age, BK Entrepreneur David Morin Helps the Socially Awkward Become Socially Savvy

After two failed startups, David Morin strikes gold with the launch of SocialSelf, a website with resources and practical advice about the psychology of being social.
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Meet the Community Behind Those Beautiful Murals in Prospect Heights

Meet the Community Behind Those Beautiful Murals in Prospect Heights

The second in a 3-part series on how murals have shaped one Brooklyn neighborhood, as told by the curator, community and creative artists.
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Brooklyn-Based Brand 'Black Boy Knits' Wins 2022 DHL Logistics in Fashion Award

Brooklyn-Based Brand 'Black Boy Knits' Wins 2022 DHL Logistics in Fashion Award

Black Boy Knits, a Brooklyn-based fashion brand founded by Parsons graduate Jacques Agbobly, is the winner of the 2022 DHL Logistics in Fashion Award.
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Just Say 'Yes' to Cannabis Cooking Classes in Brooklyn, With a Medicine-First Approach

Just Say 'Yes' to Cannabis Cooking Classes in Brooklyn, With a Medicine-First Approach

Tainted Love BK Hosts Cooking Classes to Educate About the Medicinal Benefits of Marijuana.
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