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Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month With One Love Fest

Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month With One Love Fest

From a dance class by Soca N Sweat, to authentic Caribbean cuisine, One Love Fest is a unique way to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Little Caribbean.
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From Pain to Peace: Mahalo Massage is Transforming Lives Through the Art of Touch

From Pain to Peace: Mahalo Massage is Transforming Lives Through the Art of Touch

After 17 years in the massage therapy business, Mahalo Massage Owner Bob Gallagher sits down with BK Reader to share her journey
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Thousands Join The Lay Out’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Thousands Join The Lay Out’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

A vibrant celebration of joy, cultural expression, social impact and Black economic empowerment was held at Fort Greene Park.
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Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York City Metro

Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York City Metro

The health advisory extends to Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley regions.
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Vaccine-o-licious Drag Pageant Raises Awareness for HIV Research

Vaccine-o-licious Drag Pageant Raises Awareness for HIV Research

New York Blood Center’s Project Achieve and Columbia Research Unit hosted their 19th annual charity competition. The theme this year was “Volunteer, Vaccinate and Vote!”
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Epic Brooklyn Pride Celebrated by Thousands

Epic Brooklyn Pride Celebrated by Thousands

The nonprofit group Brooklyn Pride hosted a week's worth of events, culminating in a street fair and parade on Saturday.
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Brooklyn's Queer Caribbean Voices Take Center Stage

Brooklyn's Queer Caribbean Voices Take Center Stage

Watch "Caribbean Queen" a short film about Q, who dreams of becoming the Queen of the West Indian Day Parade, as part of Brooklyn Pride movie night.
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Veselka's Savory Pierogies and Borscht Lands in Williamsburg

Veselka's Savory Pierogies and Borscht Lands in Williamsburg

The Brooklyn outpost of everyone's favorite Ukrainian restaurant opens on Wednesday, June 5.
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Over 1,000 New Yorkers Groove to Being Older

Over 1,000 New Yorkers Groove to Being Older

The dance celebration was held on May 29, National Older Adult Health and Fitness Day.
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Cornrows and Cornbread to Kick Off Inaugural THRIVE Festival in June

Cornrows and Cornbread to Kick Off Inaugural THRIVE Festival in June

The all-day festival, filled with workshops and panel discussions, will take place at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on June 22.
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