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Janelle Monáe Stops Through BAM to Discuss New Book on Gender Identity, Time Travel, Totalitarianism and More

The Memory Librarian is Janelle Monáe's new anthology oriented around her critically acclaimed album Dirty Computer where we fast-forward to life in "the New Dawn."

Apr 24, 2022 5:15 PM Read more >

Meet the Brownsville Running Club for Women of Color Disrupting Systemic Inequity

We Run Brownsville is a free running club for women of color featuring a walk-to-run program and a supportive, wellness-focused community.

Apr 22, 2022 10:55 AM Read more >

Sen. Myrie Announces State Funding For College Career Training in Environmental Sciences

The $2.1 million program will connect environmental science with social justice work in New York's Adirondack Park

Apr 22, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

One Psychedelic Ride: Brooklynites Bike for the Decriminalization of Magic Mushrooms

With growing understanding of the medicinal properties of psilocybin mushrooms, New Yorkers are advocating for political and societal acceptance of the substance.

Apr 22, 2022 9:24 AM Read more >

Find Out Why These Brooklyn Seniors Are on The Move!

The JASA Senior Alliance Center in Manhattan Beach offers meals, housing, computer training, and even zumba classes.

Apr 21, 2022 12:41 PM Read more >

Citi Bike Offering Free, 1-Day Passes During Car-Free Earth Day on April 23

DOT has scheduled celebrations along nine City streets with programming promoting education around climate change and activities for all ages

Apr 21, 2022 12:20 PM Read more >

Meet Jerry Nurse, The Man Dubbed Brooklyn’s ‘Most Dedicated Volunteer’

During National Volunteer Month, Jerry Nurse is recognized for his unwavering dedication to serving New Yorkers facing food insecurity.

Apr 21, 2022 10:57 AM Read more >

Report: More Pedestrians Killed in Traffic Crashes in BK This Year So Far, in 8 Years

In January, it was revealed that East New York, East Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Williamsburg were the BK neighborhoods with the highest crash numbers in 2021

Apr 20, 2022 2:47 PM Read more >

BAM to Host Spring Fest for Kids, April 23

BAMkids SpringFest celebrates the spirit of the season and themes related to environmental advocacy and care

Apr 20, 2022 2:37 PM Read more >

Community Conversation at Kings Theatre Explores Solutions Around Black Maternal Health

America’s maternal mortality rates are among the highest in the developed world, and they are especially high among Black women

Apr 20, 2022 1:56 PM Read more >