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Ujima, the Third Principle of Kwanzaa, means 'Collective Work and Responsibility'

Ujima honors a commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest
Kujichagulia, the Second Principle of Kwanzaa, Means 'Self-Determination'

Kujichagulia, the Second Principle of Kwanzaa, Means 'Self-Determination'

'To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.'

Umoja, the First Principle of Kwanzaa, Means 'Unity'

How can we celebrate unity in Central Brooklyn?
Brooklyn College Piano Professor Pens Musical Tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Brooklyn College Piano Professor Pens Musical Tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Jeffrey Biegel has incorporated the letters of Justice Ginsburg's many names and nicknames into the piece, that is dedicated to her life and legacy.
A Brooklyn Foodie Creates PluckerShop App to Connect Local Restaurants and Customers

A Brooklyn Foodie Creates PluckerShop App to Connect Local Restaurants and Customers

The local Black-owned company is taking on industry giants by building relationships with eateries

Brownsville 'Hero of New York' Puts on Virtual Juneteenth Kwanzaa Festival

Athenia Rodney wants to bring the community together at the end of a hard year to support Black businesses
Brooklyn Nonprofit Donates 115,000 Masks Across NYC, the US and Latin America

Brooklyn Nonprofit Donates 115,000 Masks Across NYC, the US and Latin America

The ethical fashion non-profit Mercado Global shifted to a mask-donating operation, powered by 750 rural Guatemalan women artisans.
Brooklyn Nets Honor Essential Workers in First Game of the Season

Brooklyn Nets Honor Essential Workers in First Game of the Season

The Nets tipped of the 2020-2021 season at the Barclays Center Tuesday night
Richard Wright Way: Author Honored With Street Naming on Bklyn Ave Where He Penned 'Native Son'

Richard Wright Way: Author Honored With Street Naming on Bklyn Ave Where He Penned 'Native Son'

Former Brooklyn resident, Richard Wright, will share naming rights of Carlton Avenue in Fort Greene
Annual LOVEisLOVE Festival Will Stream Live International Art Performances to Help Artists In Need

Annual LOVEisLOVE Festival Will Stream Live International Art Performances to Help Artists In Need

The 24-hour global fundraising festival with Brooklyn roots will feature performances from artists in multiple disciplines from 24 countries