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Afro-Latino Festival 2017 Returns to Bed Stuy

The 5th Afro-Latino Festival highlights the contributions of women of the diaspora, features more than 30 performing artists, professionals, activists, educators and creators As in previous years, visitors can expect a fun-filled line-up with excitin
Oh, Hello Weekend!

Oh, Hello Weekend!

I'm just recovering from the July 4th weekend and here comes the next one already! I was disappointed about the lack of BBQ action on July 4th; there were cookouts on Saturday and Sunday, but not so much on actual Independence Day.
MARP Launches Citywide 'Hate Has No Business Here' Campaign

MARP Launches Citywide 'Hate Has No Business Here' Campaign

21 business improvement districts across the city stand united, declaring "Solidarity is an Act of Patriotism"

Free SHSAT Test Prep for African-American and Latina Girls

The free course prepares for the test which determines admission to specialized high schools where girls of color are traditionally underrepresented Photo: huffingtonpost.com Starting July 10, Helicon Inc.

Live Your Passion! Be Yourself!! OY VEY.

"The Art of Seeing" by Michael Milton I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious . ~Albert Einstein I really need to learn to mind my own business. I eavesdrop. I eavesdrop all the time.

Bed Stuy's Sanctuary Spaces Hosts Art Walk

Sanctuary Spaces kicked off informal art walk with exhibits by Shavon Wilkins, Amit Sahu and Velda Simone Amit Sahu's fierce felines caught the attention of several passers-by.

Flatbush Man Faces Hate Crime Charges for Assaulting Woman on Q Train

The defendant allegedly shouted anti-gay slurs while beating the victim unconscious photo credit: BLETransit Network A 27-year-old Flatbush man was indicted for allegedly beating a woman unconscious while shouting homophobic slurs on a Brooklyn-bound
Where to Watch the Fireworks in Brooklyn

Where to Watch the Fireworks in Brooklyn

Now with its manicured rooftops, miles of beaches and expansive piers, Brooklyn offers a few options for where-to-watch the fireworks! Got fireworks? Brooklyn does! Brooklyn offers a growing selection of local destinations to view a beautiful firewor
Crown Heights Student Wins Prestigious Joseph E. Mohbat Prize for Writing

Crown Heights Student Wins Prestigious Joseph E. Mohbat Prize for Writing

The annual award, in memory of journalist Joseph E. Mohbat and Brooklyn student Verdery Knights, honors exceptionally gifted Brooklyn public high school seniors Casey Perez, winner of the 2017 Joseph E.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Partners with DeKalb Market Hall for 'Movies With A View'

The new partnership for the newly opened, 60,000-square-foot food hall in Downtown Brooklyn will bring a number of local, regional and international food and drink vendors to this year's Movies With A View series Photo: Julienne Schaer The " Movies W