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Happy MLK Day! 7 Surprising Facts About Martin Luther King, Jr

Happy MLK Day! 7 Surprising Facts About Martin Luther King, Jr

In his 39 years (1929-1968) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became one of the leading figures in the civil rights movement.
Meet the BK Locals Releasing a Short Film Each Week

Meet the BK Locals Releasing a Short Film Each Week

Three Brooklyn residents started 52 Films as a way to create short films during the pandemic and now their collective is thriving.
Try These Fabulous Mocktails for Dry January

Try These Fabulous Mocktails for Dry January

Brooklyn bars are serving up delicious non-alcoholic drinks.
Thousands Plunge Into Ocean in Coney Island on New Year's Day

Thousands Plunge Into Ocean in Coney Island on New Year's Day

Many New Yorkers love to celebrate the new year by dipping into the ocean.
Brooklyn Gains A New Levantine Bistro

Brooklyn Gains A New Levantine Bistro

Huda, replacing the beloved Edith's Eatery, is a pretty addition to a residential corner in Williamsburg.
Imani Means Faith: Monday Blues

Imani Means Faith: Monday Blues

Monday Blues exemplifies what can happen when you maintain Imani--faith-- in the community you serve.
Kuumba Means Creativity: Adrian Clarke

Kuumba Means Creativity: Adrian Clarke

Kuumba is to do always as much as we can in the way that we can in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than when we inherited it.”
Nia Means Purpose: Immanuel Oni

Nia Means Purpose: Immanuel Oni

The core concept and practice of the value purpose is service: service to others, family, school, community, and the nation.
Ujamaa Means Cooperative Economics: Nandy del Castillo

Ujamaa Means Cooperative Economics: Nandy del Castillo

Ujamaa grows out of the fundamental concept that social wealth belongs to the communities that created it
Farragut Houses Hosts First-Ever Holiday Tree Lighting

Farragut Houses Hosts First-Ever Holiday Tree Lighting

The inaugural event featured a 15-foot holiday tree, sweet treats, musical performances and more!