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Divine Fashion: BKLYN Fashion Academy's Fifth Season Pays Homage to Egyptian Deities

Divine Fashion: BKLYN Fashion Academy's Fifth Season Pays Homage to Egyptian Deities

Designers celebrate the end of the fifth season of BKLYN Fashion Academy by exploring Egyptian deities in a runway show.
Bushwick’s Monthly Afrocentric Drum Party Unites Global Rhythms, Community and Good Vibes

Bushwick’s Monthly Afrocentric Drum Party Unites Global Rhythms, Community and Good Vibes

The monthly music and dance events blend cultures and sounds with live percussion performances from across the globe.
Star Malik Yoba Set to Host Real Estate Conference at Navy Yard to Shrink the Wealth Gap

Star Malik Yoba Set to Host Real Estate Conference at Navy Yard to Shrink the Wealth Gap

Though he’s known for roles on popular TV shows, local actor Malik Yoba is now putting his all into the role of a community leader with his New York-based development firm, Yoba Development.
BKR’s Totally Awesome Weekend Event Picks: 5/5-5/7

BKR’s Totally Awesome Weekend Event Picks: 5/5-5/7

An Open Streets kick-off party in Park Slope, a walking tour of Gowanus, block parties in Bed-Stuy and Flatbush Junction, and more Brooklyn weekend events!
Coming Soon to Brownsville: A Sleek New Garden Pavilion, Donated by a Local Architect

Coming Soon to Brownsville: A Sleek New Garden Pavilion, Donated by a Local Architect

Manhattan Architect Ali Höcek has designed two community spaces in Brownsville pro-bono, all while building meaningful connections with the community.
Do Bodega Owners Feel Safe? After Recent Violence, 4 of BK's Bodega Workers Weigh In

Do Bodega Owners Feel Safe? After Recent Violence, 4 of BK's Bodega Workers Weigh In

A Coney Island bodega owner was assaulted in his store in broad daylight by a group with a metal rod. The police are investigating it as a hate crime.
BKR’s Totally Awesome Weekend Event Picks: 4/28-4/30

BKR’s Totally Awesome Weekend Event Picks: 4/28-4/30

A poetry night, a food and drink crawl, an outdoor market, dance parties and more Brooklyn events to power your weekend.
Fashion Week BK 2023 Lights Up with Global Flair, Celebrates the Intersection of Urban Edgy and Global Vibes

Fashion Week BK 2023 Lights Up with Global Flair, Celebrates the Intersection of Urban Edgy and Global Vibes

FWBK has become a major platform for local and international designers to present their collections, gain exposure, and connect with industry insiders.
This DUMBO School’s New Curriculum Aims to Groom Teenage Millionaires

This DUMBO School’s New Curriculum Aims to Groom Teenage Millionaires

The program aims to ensure that students are financially equipped for college and not deterred from attending due to affordability concerns.
DUMBO’s Favorite Indie Boutique, Glam Expressway, is Paving the Road for Inclusivity in Fashion

DUMBO’s Favorite Indie Boutique, Glam Expressway, is Paving the Road for Inclusivity in Fashion

Bold. Beautiful. Confident. These are just some of the words to describe the feeling of shopping at Glam Expressway, a local Black-woman-owned boutique in DUMBO.