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Brooklyn Theatrical Company Celebrates 40 Years of Storytelling Through Dance

Brooklyn Theatrical Company Celebrates 40 Years of Storytelling Through Dance

For 40 years, Urban Bush Women, a legendary Black female dance organization, has made its impact on the community through dance and community engagement.
Clinton Hill Shootings May Have Stemmed From a Dispute, Mayor Says

Clinton Hill Shootings May Have Stemmed From a Dispute, Mayor Says

There was a dispute between the three murdered men and the alleged perpetrator, the mayor said at his regular Tuesday press briefing.
'A Good Dose of Freakiness' at BWAC's Coney Island Art Show

'A Good Dose of Freakiness' at BWAC's Coney Island Art Show

The exhibit by the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition is on view on weekends through August 25.
Game Over: Caribbean Soccer League Cancels Season After Being Locked Out of Field

Game Over: Caribbean Soccer League Cancels Season After Being Locked Out of Field

The Old Boys and Girls High School Field has been home to soccer tournaments from Flatbush’s Caribbean community for more than 40 years.
Fun and Dumb Improv Festival Brings Laughs to Williamsburg

Fun and Dumb Improv Festival Brings Laughs to Williamsburg

Comedy lovers had a chance to see 600 performers on three stages during Brooklyn Comedy Collective's Fun and Dumb Improv Festival July 11- 14.
Black Women Riding For Body And Soul

Black Women Riding For Body And Soul

Join 'And Still We Ride', a bike collective for Black women, on their multi-borough bike ride on August 3.
Crown Heights Honors ‘Brooklyn's Birth Mother’ With Street Name

Crown Heights Honors ‘Brooklyn's Birth Mother’ With Street Name

Dr. Josephine English was the first Black woman to open a private practice in the state of New York. She is said to have delivered about 6,000 babies.
Teachers Stand Up For I.S. 347 Principal Who Was Denounced by Colleagues

Teachers Stand Up For I.S. 347 Principal Who Was Denounced by Colleagues

Changes brought upon by a new principal has divided the middle school community in Bushwick.
Words Take Flight as BK Teens Compete In Poetry Slam Finals

Words Take Flight as BK Teens Compete In Poetry Slam Finals

The citywide poetry slam encourages young people aged 13-19 to show off their skills for a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash prizes.  
Brooklyn Voters Excited for Harris, But Expect Sexism, Racism to Emerge as VP Vies For Presidency

Brooklyn Voters Excited for Harris, But Expect Sexism, Racism to Emerge as VP Vies For Presidency

One resident said "it was about time" that a woman of color lead the nation.