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Jazz Musician Brings “Ritual” and Education to his Flatbush Community

Roy Nathanson turned his block into a Jazz haven last year, and this spring, he offers local kids music lessons.

Ramadan Mubarak! Brooklyn Muslims Begin the Holy Month of Fasting

Ramadan is a period of fasting and spiritual introspection, a celebration of the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of what became the Qur’an.
Female Pastor Encourages Others as Church Wins Inclusivity Award

Female Pastor Encourages Others as Church Wins Inclusivity Award

The New York division of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has won an award for its celebration of LGBTQ, BIPOC and female leadership in the church

Prospect Park’s Concert Grove Pavilion has Been Restored Following 2014 Closure

The restoration was made possible with a $2 million grant from former-Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito
PHOTOS: Brooklyn Steps Out for Easter Sunday Service

PHOTOS: Brooklyn Steps Out for Easter Sunday Service

After more than 12 months of virtual worship, many Brooklynites stepped out in their Sunday best to celebrate Easter this weekend.
BK's Cultured Kids Cuisine Is Fostering Cultural Appreciation Through Food

BK's Cultured Kids Cuisine Is Fostering Cultural Appreciation Through Food

Founder and CEO Mia Kotikovski hopes to show a new generation the beauty of various cultures through food.

Brooklyn Restaurants Amongst Those Selected for $20K DoorDash Grant, Mentorship

Bushwick Grind Café and The Sampler are amongst the 20 restaurants selected for the business accelerator program
Passover, a Celebration of Freedom

Passover, a Celebration of Freedom

The commemoration of the exodus from Egypt is a powerful metaphor that is appreciated not only by Jews, but by people of other faiths as well.

Brooklyn Circus’ Ouigi Theodore Showcases Collection Dedicated to His Mother in Macy’s Icons of Style

The collaboration brings together some of the country’s most dynamic Black creatives to showcase limited-edition collections at Macy’s

Bronze Statue of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Unveiled in Brooklyn

The 650-pound sculpture was unveiled in Brooklyn Friday, ahead of what would have been the Justice’s 88th birthday.