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Brownsville Nonprofits Launch 'Solar Pioneer Bootcamp' Youth Workforce Development Program

The Solar Pioneer Bootcamp initiative focused on increasing access to affordable clean energy and free home repairs, while up-skilling Brownsville youth in preparation for future employment within the solar industry.

Cornell and Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Join Forces to Address Health Care Access Inequality

The Cornell Center for Health Equity will be working with Brooklyn Methodist Hospital to encourage local residents to be screened and receive treatment for hypertension and common cancers prevalent in African-descent communities.

14th National Black Writers Conference: Colson Whitehead, Kwame Dawes Among 2018 Honorees

From school-age children to elder writers to Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times best-selling authors, the National Black Writers Conference is an intergenerational gathering of Black readers and writers.

A Fort Greene Ginger Elixir is Healing Brooklyn Naturally

Annie's Ginger Elixir is an organic all-purpose brewed tea with an irresistible holistic approach to fighting colds while tasting great.

Brooklyn Students Honor Florida School Shooting Victims During National Walkout Day

Mayor de Bill Blasio, Borough President Eric Adams and Councilmember Jumaane Williams were a few of the elected officials who joined Brooklyn students in their demands for stricter gun laws.

NY Overdose Prevention Program: Brooklyn Hospitals to Offer Naloxone Education, Distribution

'Simply stated, increasing naloxone availability saves lives,' said Mitchell Katz, MD, president and chief executive officer of NYC Health + Hospitals.

Brooklyn Band Shinobi Ninja Revolutionizes Hip-Hop and Heavy Metal with Authenticity

Meet Shinobi Ninja, a Brooklyn-based band known for their high-energy performances and electronic sound. Photo Credit: Commons.wikimedia.org Hip-hop, punk and rock have a love child and its name is Shinobi Ninja.

Brooklyn Girls 'Reclaim Their Throne' At Young Women Empowerment Conference

The Queen Geniuses Empowerment Conference provided a full day of motivational speakers, performances and workshops to foster confidence and leadership within young women Photo courtesy Office of State Senator Kevin Parker On Saturday, March 10, over

If I Were President (6 Things I Would do)

African American politician candidate woman giving a speech in front of United States of America flag Being a 12 year-old girl growing up in Bed-Stuy, I have noticed that there needs to be some changes made to my neighborhood, state, and country base

Cuomo Proposes Tenant-Led Oversight Council to Rectify NYCHA Mismanagement

Weeks after BP Adams called on the state to formulate an "emergency declaration," and to pass legislation to fast-track repairs, Cuomo went on 'shocking' NYCHA tour, finding mold, vermin and potentially poisonous paint Photo credit: NY Times After vi