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Kelewele Showcases the Versatility of Plantains in Brooklyn

Kelewele Showcases the Versatility of Plantains in Brooklyn

Kelewele reimagines plantains and has a mission to provide healthy, sustainable and innovative food options to communities across the country.
Photos: Brooklyn Pulls Out the Moves, BBQs and Colors for Juneteenth Celebrations

Photos: Brooklyn Pulls Out the Moves, BBQs and Colors for Juneteenth Celebrations

Brooklynites of all ages hit the streets in the heat on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth
Three Brooklyn Parks Renamed in Honor of Prominent Black New Yorkers

Three Brooklyn Parks Renamed in Honor of Prominent Black New Yorkers

Prospect Park Bandshell, Underhill Playground and Middleton Playground have all been renamed in honor of prominent Black New Yorkers
The Free Black Women's Library is Looking for a Reading Room in Brooklyn

The Free Black Women's Library is Looking for a Reading Room in Brooklyn

For the past six years the library has been mobile, with the collection traveling to galleries, block parties and churches.
What to Do in Brooklyn This Juneteenth

What to Do in Brooklyn This Juneteenth

Brooklyn is turning it on with a range of events -- including movies, dance parties, talks, exhibitions and more -- to celebrate freedom and liberation this Juneteenth!
Mobile Drag Show Sashays Through Brooklyn Throughout June

Mobile Drag Show Sashays Through Brooklyn Throughout June

This new series of pop-up curbside drag shows celebrate the art of drag for audiences of all ages in DUMBO and Downtown Brooklyn.
Roller Derby Brings Diverse Brooklynites Together for Competitive Community-Building

Roller Derby Brings Diverse Brooklynites Together for Competitive Community-Building

“Queens of Pain,” a new documentary widely based in Brooklyn, explores the power of roller derby athletes as they compete across the five boroughs.
New Netflix Doc Charts Bed-Stuy Sisters' Coming-of-Age, From Homeless Shelter to Junior Olympics and Beyond

New Netflix Doc Charts Bed-Stuy Sisters' Coming-of-Age, From Homeless Shelter to Junior Olympics and Beyond

A powerful new Netflix coming of age documentary charts the stories of Bed-Stuy's Sheppard sisters
Little Caribbean to Get 'One Love Day' This Caribbean Heritage Month

Little Caribbean to Get 'One Love Day' This Caribbean Heritage Month

CaribBeing, along with local leaders, have designated June 17 a day to celebrate Brooklyn’s vibrant Caribbean community
‘Brooklyn Resists’ Explores the Borough’s History of Racial Protest

‘Brooklyn Resists’ Explores the Borough’s History of Racial Protest

The new multifaceted initiative uses exhibitions, new and crowdsourced collections, public programs, and performances to explore racial protest in Brooklyn