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Experience the Vibrancy of Carnival with These Workshops at Cumbe Dance

Experience the Vibrancy of Carnival with These Workshops at Cumbe Dance

Cumbe is hosting a series of workshops to celebrate the traditions, music and dances that make up the African Diaspora's rich carnival culture
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Health Department Cracks Down on CBD-Infused Foods, Drinks

Health Department Cracks Down on CBD-Infused Foods, Drinks

A newly-enforced ban on CBD-laced products could severely impact flourishing new businesses like Bushwick's Caffeine Underground
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Feb 7: Black History Maker, Richie Havens

Feb 7: Black History Maker, Richie Havens

Richie Havens was one of the most recognizable voices in popular folk music
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Out with the Old, in with the New at East Flatbush Community Swap

Out with the Old, in with the New at East Flatbush Community Swap

Brooklynites can treasure hunt at GrowNYC's free Stop 'N' Swap reuse event while helping to reduce and prevent the waste that comes with buying new stuff
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Brooklyn Design Expo Finds New Home at the Navy Yard

Brooklyn Design Expo Finds New Home at the Navy Yard

BROOKLYN DESIGNS is the borough’s annual design event showcasing furnishings, lighting and home accessories from Brooklyn-based artisans
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Bed-Stuy Trinidadian Bakery and Roti Shop Wins Prestigious James Beard Award

Bed-Stuy Trinidadian Bakery and Roti Shop Wins Prestigious James Beard Award

The bakery was recognized with the 2019 American Classic award which is given to locally owned restaurants that are cherished for quality food reflecting the character of their community.
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Feb 6: Black History Maker, Earl G. Graves

Feb 6: Black History Maker, Earl G. Graves

Earl G. Graves is a philanthropist, author, publisher and founder of Black Enterprise Magazine.
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'Time to Stop Prison Slave Labor!' Brooklyn Pols Push for Prison Minimum Wage

'Time to Stop Prison Slave Labor!' Brooklyn Pols Push for Prison Minimum Wage

Senator Myrie and Assemblymember Perry call for a dramatic wage increase for incarcerated workers and a continued push for criminal justice reform
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City Design Competition Seeks to Transform Tiny Odd Lots into Affordable Housing

City Design Competition Seeks to Transform Tiny Odd Lots into Affordable Housing

Six of the 23 selected vacant lots that could soon bring more affordable housing are located in Brownsville, Flatbush and Bed-Stuy.
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New Supportive, Affordable Housing Planned for East NY

New Supportive, Affordable Housing Planned for East NY

The proposed 70-unit building would include 43 studios set aside for formerly homeless individuals. 
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