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Crown Heights Hasidic Community Marches For Black Lives Matter

Crown Heights Hasidic Community Marches For Black Lives Matter

More than 100 members of the Crown Heights Hasidic community took to Eastern Parkway almost 30 years after racial tensions caused riots in the neighborhood
Brooklyn, Early Voting is in Effect Now!

Brooklyn, Early Voting is in Effect Now!

If you have personal or professional conflicts on Election Day that prevent you from voting, you can do so early and get it out of the way!
Medgar Evers College Students Hold Virtual Tribute Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Medgar Wiley Evers

Medgar Evers College Students Hold Virtual Tribute Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Medgar Wiley Evers

Evers' grandson, Daniel Evers-Everette, along with Center for Black Literature Founder Dr. Brenda Greene and hip hop artist Talib Kweli will speak

Brooklyn, Here are the Primary Election Races to Watch

Establishment candidates versus upstart progressives is a common theme running through several races.
AG Seeking Public Testimony of NYPD Interactions for Upcoming Hearing

AG Seeking Public Testimony of NYPD Interactions for Upcoming Hearing

Members of the public are invited to provide written testimony for a video hearing
The Nova Frontier Film Festival Highlighting Filmmakers of Color Opens in Brooklyn!

The Nova Frontier Film Festival Highlighting Filmmakers of Color Opens in Brooklyn!

NFFF 2020 will be one of the only virtual film festival spotlighting independent filmmakers of color from all over the world

Where Do Our Bklyn Councilmembers Stand on 'Defunding' the NYPD?

While a growing number of pols favor cutting police funding, ideas about where to slash the budget and how to redirect the funds vary widely.
Brooklyn-Born Author Publishes Memoir on Journey Through Trauma, Mental Illness, And Healing

Brooklyn-Born Author Publishes Memoir on Journey Through Trauma, Mental Illness, And Healing

In her debut book, Vivian Conan documents her journey dealing with dissociative identity disorder as a child to her eventual diagnosis at 46 and subsequent healing
Life on welfare isn't what most people think it is

Life on welfare isn't what most people think it is

By: Thomas Mould , Butler University When Americans talk about people receiving public assistance — food stamps, disability, unemployment payments and other government help — they often have stereotypes and inaccurate perceptions of who t

Tremaine Wright’s Campaign Marches Toward the Finish Line in a Challenging Environment

COVID-19 forces Wright to change her campaigning style, as she squares off against progressive opponents.