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Grammy Award-Winning Percussionist Chief Clarke Launches African Diaspora Program

Grammy Award-Winning Percussionist Chief Clarke Launches African Diaspora Program

The two-day event in Bed-Stuy kicks off a larger initiative to bring cultural performances and conversations to campuses around the country
NY Pilot Program Expands Medicaid to Cover Doula Services in Brooklyn

NY Pilot Program Expands Medicaid to Cover Doula Services in Brooklyn

The state initiative aims to address maternal mortality and racial disparities in health outcomes.
Cuomo Picks 4 Projects to Create 2,700 Affordable Units in Brooklyn

Cuomo Picks 4 Projects to Create 2,700 Affordable Units in Brooklyn

The developments will bring affordable units and support services to Bed-Stuy, East New York and Brownsville
Brownsville Mother Sues DOE After Her Son Says He Was Dragged Out of Classroom

Brownsville Mother Sues DOE After Her Son Says He Was Dragged Out of Classroom

The mother of the seven-year-old student says the school and the Department of Education have failed to protect him.
Precycle with Package-Free Shopping at this New Bushwick Grocer

Precycle with Package-Free Shopping at this New Bushwick Grocer

Farmers market meets old-school bulk purchasing at Bushwick's Precycle
Brooklyn Library’s Eagle Needs a Name, and You Can Help!

Brooklyn Library’s Eagle Needs a Name, and You Can Help!

Now, that the historic copper eagle sculpture has settled in its final home, all it needs is a name.
Study: Flatbush Is Among the City’s Most Flood-Prone Areas

Study: Flatbush Is Among the City’s Most Flood-Prone Areas

After one of NYC's rainiest years, the number of street flooding complaints have been skyrocketing
Crown Heights Community to Honor Shirley Chisholm with Statue

Crown Heights Community to Honor Shirley Chisholm with Statue

The monument of the trailblazing congresswoman will be installed come July in Brower Park
Talib Kweli to Kick off BRIC's 2019 House Sessions

Talib Kweli to Kick off BRIC's 2019 House Sessions

BRIC's weekly concert series returns in February with an eclectic lineup of headliners like Boogát, Y La Bamba and Bowie's saxophonist Donny McCaslin

This Brownsville Program May Be the Cure for Gang Violence

Brownsville In Violence Out identifies high-risk youth and offers them social services and activities as an alternative to gang violence