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Feb 26: Brooklyn Black History Maker, June Jordan

Feb 26: Brooklyn Black History Maker, June Jordan

Jordan was one of the most widely published and highly acclaimed African-American writers of her generation.
Newest Restaurant From The Owner of Miss Ada Opens in Fort Greene

Newest Restaurant From The Owner of Miss Ada Opens in Fort Greene

Theodora already is gearing up to be a neighborhood favorite
Feb 19: Brooklyn Black History Maker, MC Lyte

Feb 19: Brooklyn Black History Maker, MC Lyte

MC Lyte forged the way for other female MCs to find their path in the often-sexist, male-dominated world of hip-hop.
Industry City to Host Art Exhibit Featuring Portraits of Brooklynites

Industry City to Host Art Exhibit Featuring Portraits of Brooklynites

The paintings were created by Brooklyn artist Rusty Zimmerman as part of his Free Portrait Project initiative
Feb 13: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Michael K. Williams

Feb 13: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Michael K. Williams

During his time on screen, Williams became one of the country’s most prominent actors and was described as a "singular presence, onscreen and off, who made every role his own.”
Feb 11: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Busta Rhymes

Feb 11: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes has 11 Grammy Award nominations for his huge contribution to rap.
Brooklyn Entrepreneur Opens D’OEUVRE in East Flatbush

Brooklyn Entrepreneur Opens D’OEUVRE in East Flatbush

D’OEUVRE features a diverse menu that includes wings, salmon sliders, ribeye steak, lobster mac and cheese, and more.
Feb 3: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Lenny Kravitz

Feb 3: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Lenny Kravitz

The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been ranked among the 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
Libraries Spared in Budget Cuts, But Loss of Sundays Still Hurt

Libraries Spared in Budget Cuts, But Loss of Sundays Still Hurt

After losing funding to offer Sunday services, libraries were spared further budget cuts.
History of Fashion at “B” Dry Goods in Crown Heights

History of Fashion at “B” Dry Goods in Crown Heights

The gallery opens its history of fashion exhibit Thursday ahead of New York Fashion Week.