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Recipe: Ring in the New Year Haitian-Style, With Soup Joumou

It doesn’t matter where in the world a Haitian might be on January 1, rest assured they will be eating soup joumou-- the soup of freedom!
Nia Means ‘Purpose’: Tonya Lewis

Nia Means ‘Purpose’: Tonya Lewis

The core concept and practice of the value purpose is service: service to others, family, school, community, and the nation.
Umoja Means ‘Unity’: RHouse

Umoja Means ‘Unity’: RHouse

Two Bed-Stuy brothers exemplify the principle of unity.
This Holiday Season, Flatbush Junction BID Says ‘No’ to Evergreen Conifers and ‘Yes’ to Recycled Materials

This Holiday Season, Flatbush Junction BID Says ‘No’ to Evergreen Conifers and ‘Yes’ to Recycled Materials

The BID Upcycling Holiday Tree, an initiative that invites artists and creatives to design sustainable "trees," returns for the second year.
BKR’S Very Merry Weekend Event Picks: 12/23–12/25

BKR’S Very Merry Weekend Event Picks: 12/23–12/25

Caroling in Bed-Stuy, ice skating in Sunset Park, a House of Yes Christmas, ornament making in Fort Greene, the last night of Hanukkah at Grand Army Plaza and more Brooklyn events.
Festive Holiday Recipe: Vegan 'EggNot'

Festive Holiday Recipe: Vegan 'EggNot'

Vegan eggNOT is extra easy to make and, believe it or not, tastes even better than the dairy version!
Celebrating the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!

Celebrating the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!

Founded in 1966, the seven-day festival is a way for African Americans to practice community building and heritage
Festive Holiday Recipe: Almond Snowballs

Festive Holiday Recipe: Almond Snowballs

'Tis the season to get busy in the kitchen!
Brooklyn, the Winter Equinox is Here!

Brooklyn, the Winter Equinox is Here!

The sun will set at 4:31pm on Dec. 21, making it the shortest day of the year with a little more than nine hours of sunlight.
Festive Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Truffles

Festive Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Truffles

These chocolate truffles are fun to make and great for a low-maintenance holiday season this year.