Lifestyle & Culture

Books, Community, Brooklyn: 3 New Indie Bookstores to Discover

Brooklyn’s love for books grows with the arrival of three new indie retailers.

Dec 6, 2024 1:59 PM Read more >

New Book About Jay-Z Immortalizes One of Brooklyn's Greatest Artists, Entrepreneurs

"The Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z" is on sale Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Dec 4, 2024 12:43 PM Read more >

Meet the Brooklyn Firefighter Fighting Fires And Frizz

Organic, natural hair care is changing in the hands of Brooklyn native Gregory Shepherd and his shop Kultivated Hair Care.

Nov 29, 2024 1:16 PM Read more >

NYC Black Heartthrob Look-Alike Contest Takes Over Bed-Stuy Park

There were over a hundred people that came to Herbert Von King Park on Sunday for the Black Heartthrob Look-Alike Contest.

Nov 26, 2024 1:14 PM Read more >

New Book Celebrates The Enduring Impact of Brooklyn's Shirley Chisholm

Chisholm's insightful worldview is relevant now as it was 50 years ago, says Dr. Zinga A. Fraser, the author of a new book on one of Brooklyn's most beloved community leaders.

Nov 22, 2024 2:34 PM Read more >

Photos: Brooklyn Love Blooms at the Botanic Gardens

Political Strategist Musa Moore and Singer Chinah Blac Tie the Knot

Nov 22, 2024 1:58 PM Read more >

Brooklyn’s Forgotten Black Historical Stories Shine in New Book

A new book by author Prithi Kanakamedala walks readers through the expansion of Brooklyn from the 17th century and how it became a slaveholding capital and eventually a hub for free Black people.

Nov 21, 2024 2:01 PM Read more >

Embattled by Floods, Gowanus, Park Slope Residents Share DIY Solutions

With a few weeks left before the end of the hurricane season, Brooklyn residents are taking flood mitigation into their own hands.

Nov 20, 2024 10:20 AM Read more >

What Makes Brooklyn Beautiful is Looking Like Zayn Malik

There were about 200 people who showed up to the Zayn Malik look-alike contest in Bushwick on Sunday.

Nov 18, 2024 1:24 PM Read more >

Saying 'Thank You' to Our Veterans in Brooklyn and Beyond!

Veterans Day is a time to recognize all living veterans, those who served honorably in the military during times of war or peace.

Nov 11, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >