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Join Stacey Abrams at BAM on Sept. 24

Join Stacey Abrams at BAM on Sept. 24

Engage in a heartwarming evening with the acclaimed author and activist.
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Happy Labor Day! "The 'Worker's Holiday'

Happy Labor Day! "The 'Worker's Holiday'

Long before it became most commonly associated with cookouts and shopping deals, Labor Day was created as a tribute to the American worker
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Weekend Mas Camp Offers Inclusive, Sustainable Costume Glow-up Ahead of West Indian Day Parade

Weekend Mas Camp Offers Inclusive, Sustainable Costume Glow-up Ahead of West Indian Day Parade

This year’s theme is “Sailing Di Parkway,” an ode to Sailor Mas, a traditional masquerade costume originating in the 1880s.
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Students Develop Proposals For Stanley Avenue Preservation Community Room

Students Develop Proposals For Stanley Avenue Preservation Community Room

Students presented their plans to rebuild the community center to local leaders and educators
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Photos: 'BLKtopia' at Afropunk 2024

Photos: 'BLKtopia' at Afropunk 2024

This year's festival, which took place at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, August 23 - August 24, was hosted by BRIC's "Celebrate Brooklyn."
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Register Now for the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival

Register Now for the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival

Literary festival takes place from September 5th to 8th
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The North Face Climb Festival Descends On Brooklyn

The North Face Climb Festival Descends On Brooklyn

Climb Festival takes place Saturday August 24th at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5
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From Sugar Hill to Bed-Stuy: Nikki Williams' Art and Music Journey Brings the 60s and 70s Back to Life!

From Sugar Hill to Bed-Stuy: Nikki Williams' Art and Music Journey Brings the 60s and 70s Back to Life!

Williams will host a workshop series called "Pass the Peas" at Brooklyn's Macon Branch Library on August 22 and 29
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Many Crown Heights Residents Oppose Bike Lane Plan, Survey Says

Many Crown Heights Residents Oppose Bike Lane Plan, Survey Says

A Jewish Future Alliance survey found opposition to protected bike lanes on Kingston and Brooklyn Avenues.
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Teeing Off at City Ballfields

Teeing Off at City Ballfields

Golf is not a big sport in the city, but children had a chance to learn for free this summer at select locations, including in Sunset Park.
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