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Feb 10: Black History Maker, June Jordan

One of the most widely published and highly acclaimed African-American writers of her generation

Feb 10, 2020 11:39 AM Read more >

HULU Series, 'High Fidelity,' Starring Zoë Kravitz Will Take Over Brooklyn Record Store

The romantic comedy touches on gentrification, and it is set in a Crown Heights record store in Brooklyn.

Feb 10, 2020 11:33 AM Read more >

Feb 8: Brooklyn History Maker, Lena Horne

Lena Horne broke barriers as one of the first, highly acclaimed black actresses in Hollywood who used her status to speak on behalf of civil rights for all

Feb 8, 2020 1:32 PM Read more >

With Espinal's Exit, Here Are Two Candidates Next in Line for District 37

A little over a week ago, City Councilmember Rafael Espinal announced he was leaving his city council seat. Since then, reinforcements have stepped up.

Feb 8, 2020 6:55 AM Read more >

New Law Eliminates Broker's Fees in NY... But is This Really a Good Thing for Renters?

The dramatic move follows new rent laws passed in June 2019 aimed at giving NYC renters a little financial reprieve

Feb 7, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

Feb 7: Black History Maker, Richie Havens

Richie Havens was one of the most recognizable voices in popular folk music

Feb 7, 2020 9:09 AM Read more >

Community Leaders, Press Meet to Discuss Impact and Urgency of 2020 Census

Black leaders in NYC are girding up for what is, perhaps, the most important count in the city's recent history.

Feb 6, 2020 4:37 PM Read more >

Feb 5: Black History Maker, Dr. Aprille Ericsson

A leader in science and aeronautical engineering

Feb 5, 2020 5:19 PM Read more >

BP Adams and Restoration Announce New, Free Matching Program to Help Residents Build a Financial Savings

The #BrooklynSaves Campaign aims to help 1,000 Brooklynnites build emergency savings and begin to close the Racial Wealth Gap

Feb 5, 2020 5:10 PM Read more >

Feb 4: Black History Maker, Shirley Chisholm

Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to Congress in 1968, and the first woman and African American to run for president.

Feb 4, 2020 5:08 PM Read more >