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Despite Social Distancing, 'The Bed-Stuy Social Photo Club' Lives On

Despite Social Distancing, 'The Bed-Stuy Social Photo Club' Lives On

Brooklyn-based artist Hidemi Takagi's latest work features photos of her Bed-Stuy neighbors.
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Jabari Brisport Will Be the First Openly Queer Politician of Color in NY’s Legislature

Jabari Brisport Will Be the First Openly Queer Politician of Color in NY’s Legislature

Brisport declared victory over Assembly Member Tremaine Wright in the Senate’s 25th District
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Brooklyn Residents Raise $3.7 Million for Those Hardest Hit by COVID-19

Brooklyn Community Foundation’s COVID-19 relief fund has been handed out to 214 nonprofits helping the borough's most vulnerable residents
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Brooklyn Prison Dancers Linked to 'Sex Cult' NXIVM Start Social Justice Organization

Brooklyn Prison Dancers Linked to 'Sex Cult' NXIVM Start Social Justice Organization

Friends of convicted sex trafficker Keith Raniere dance outside of a Brooklyn federal prison, campaigning for prison reform
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Brownsville Rapper K Goddess Gives Back to Her Community Amid COVID-19

Brownsville Rapper K Goddess Gives Back to Her Community Amid COVID-19

During the pandemic, the Brownsville rapper donated Pampers, wipes and over $30,000 to those in need
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Brooklyn Student Gets MLB Stars Singing in a Virtual Rendition of a Baseball Classic

Brooklyn Student Gets MLB Stars Singing in a Virtual Rendition of a Baseball Classic

Music student Harrison Sheckler gathered 200 people to sing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' in a virtual choir
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Democratic Socialist Phara Souffrant Forrest Claims Victory in 57th State Assembly District

Forrest declared victory over incumbent Assembly Member Walter Mosley
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Video: Brooklyn Writers and Actors Lead a Conversation on Race in Award-Winning Short Film

Video: Brooklyn Writers and Actors Lead a Conversation on Race in Award-Winning Short Film

In 'About the People,' influential Black community members ask questions, propose solutions to racial inequality in the U.S.
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Brooklyn Nonprofit Riseboro Keeps NYC Seniors Fed During COVID-19

Brooklyn Nonprofit Riseboro Keeps NYC Seniors Fed During COVID-19

RiseBoro Community Partnerships distributes food to 1200 people every week.
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Bed-Stuy Restaurant Owners to City and State: We Need More Help!

Bed-Stuy Restaurant Owners to City and State: We Need More Help!

A coalition of Bed-Stuy restaurant owners have written a letter to the state senator asking for emergency relief!
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