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Late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to be Honored With a Statue in Her Native Brooklyn

Late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to be Honored With a Statue in Her Native Brooklyn

"Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg selflessly pursued truth and justice in a world of division," said Governor Cuomo
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Brooklyn's Haitian Community Celebrated with the Return of 'Lakou NOU' (Our Yard)!

Brooklyn's Haitian Community Celebrated with the Return of 'Lakou NOU' (Our Yard)!

The artists residents program will bring Haitian dance, storytelling, acting and more to Central and East Brooklyn
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Bringing Her Home: Mural for Sha-Asia Semple Unveiled in Bed-Stuy

The 26-year-old died during childbirth at Woodhull Medical Center July 3, highlighting the maternal death rate for Black women
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Bed-Stuy's Billie Holiday Theater Expanding Reach with New Division

Bed-Stuy's Billie Holiday Theater Expanding Reach with New Division

The new education and humanities division will be spearheaded by Chris Berry, a champion of the arts in Black spaces.
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Fort Greene Theater Uses Acting to Ease Tensions Between Civilians and NYPD

Fort Greene Theater Uses Acting to Ease Tensions Between Civilians and NYPD

Irondale Theater is hosting a series of live-online conversations to increase dialogue between cops and community in light of recent protests
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In-Person School Start Delayed as Brooklyn Teachers Struggle With Myriad of Problems

In-Person School Start Delayed as Brooklyn Teachers Struggle With Myriad of Problems

The last-minute change comes after 21 Brooklyn schools report a staff member contracting COVID-19 last week
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Meet Brooklyn's Newest Art Collective

Meet Brooklyn's Newest Art Collective

Artists-X-Change has partnered with Brooklyn Arts Council in the collective's first project to help artists deal with the effects of the pandemic
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Powerful Bushwick Photographer Documents What Changes, What Stays the Same

Powerful Bushwick Photographer Documents What Changes, What Stays the Same

Andre D. Wagner talks about his journey as a Black photographer, and the drive behind his upcoming book 'New City, Old Blues'
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Brooklyn’s Photoville Festival Is Spreading Across the Five Boroughs

Brooklyn’s Photoville Festival Is Spreading Across the Five Boroughs

The annual free photography festival kicks off on Thursday Sept. 17 and will run outdoors across the city for two months
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L’Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year)!

L’Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year)!

Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish community is preparing to celebrate the first day of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, with safety precautions in place
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