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Should the Revamped Cuyler Gore Park Include a Dog Run?

Should the Revamped Cuyler Gore Park Include a Dog Run?

The question was one that attracted a lot of discussion at a community meeting on the small Fort Greene park’s future.
Picturing a Black Future for 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute

Picturing a Black Future for 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute

BAM’s annual tributary celebration will feature keynote speaker Alicia Garza and a number of artists and activists from Brooklyn and beyond
Brooklyn Public Library Launches Design Competition for Black American Library Card

Brooklyn Public Library Launches Design Competition for Black American Library Card

The Black American Library Card Project will result in a library card celebrating the culture and contributions of Black Americans
Pandemic Birdwatching Is Booming, and Brooklyn Is One of the Best Places to Do It

Pandemic Birdwatching Is Booming, and Brooklyn Is One of the Best Places to Do It

Brooklyn is on the Atlantic Flyway, a major migratory bird route stretching from South America to Greenland

Imani, the Seventh Principle of Kwanzaa, means 'Faith'

Imani, faith, is the profound belief in and commitment to all that is of value to us as a family, community, people and culture.
Here Are the Most Popular Baby Names From 2019 in NYC

Here Are the Most Popular Baby Names From 2019 in NYC

There were 110,443 babies born in the city in 2019, with most newborns coming from Manhattan
Kuumba, the Sixth Principle of Kwanzaa, Means 'Creativity'

Kuumba, the Sixth Principle of Kwanzaa, Means 'Creativity'

Kuumba: the commitment to being creative within the context of the national community vocation of restoring the people to their traditional greatness.
Brooklyn: Here's a List of What to Do This New Year's Eve!

Brooklyn: Here's a List of What to Do This New Year's Eve!

There won't be the usual crowds or hugging strangers. And we might be rocking sweats and socks. But, together, we will kiss 2020 goodbye!
Nia, the Fifth Day of Kwanzaa Means 'Purpose'

Nia, the Fifth Day of Kwanzaa Means 'Purpose'

Nia recognizes purpose, the focus on building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness
Year in Review: BK Reader's Top Stories of 2020

Year in Review: BK Reader's Top Stories of 2020

Here's a look back at our top-ten stories of the year, plus a few of our editor's picks!