Lifestyle & Culture

Noah Joseph Lewis came into this world at 2:22am on January 1, 2026, at Maimonides Medical Center.

Kente Cones owner Ashley Marrero exemplifies what can happen when you maintain Imani--faith-- in the community you serve.

Here's a look back at some of your favorite original stories published in BK Reader this year.

Annual membership will increase to $239 per year starting Jan. 28, 2026.

Toast the new year in style.

On Kwanzaa’s sixth day, Kuumba shines through five Brooklyn designers showcased at The People’s Runway, using fashion as a powerful expression of Black creativity, culture and community.

Prospect Park Alliance plants native trees to restore Brooklyn’s park, foster community engagement, and protect the environment, embodying the principle of Nia.

The fourth day of Kwanzaa highlights Ujamaa, a fundamental concept that social wealth belongs to the communities that created it.

On Kwanzaa’s third day, the principle of Ujima highlights the power of collective work and shared responsibility.

Nikole Hannah-Jones embodies Kwanzaa’s principle of self-determination with her focus on Brooklyn, journalism and education