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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.
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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
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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
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‘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
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A Walking Tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Stories the Borough's First Martyrs

A Walking Tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Stories the Borough's First Martyrs

On May 8, the Fort Greene Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a walking tour highlighting the Prison Ship Martyrs.
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Local Artist Documents Historic Bed-Stuy Mosque in New Film

Aisha Amin is a filmmaker and native New Yorker whose work is inspired by Masjid At-Taqwa, a historic Brooklyn mosque.
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Japanese American Soldiers in World War II Fought the Axis Abroad and Racial Prejudice at Home

By: Susan H.
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Husband and Wife Behind Colonia Verde Open New Taco Restaurant in Williamsburg

Husband and Wife Behind Colonia Verde Open New Taco Restaurant in Williamsburg

Disco Tacos is serving tacos, natural wine and disco vibes in the new North 6th St. location
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New York has the Best Drivers in the Country, New Study Shows

New York has the Best Drivers in the Country, New Study Shows

The study ranked states depending on the number of driver DUIs, accident fatalities, and more.
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Haitian American Flag Day Celebration Happening This Weekend

The daylong celebration is being held by Life of Hope in collaboration with New York Haitian Consulate Office
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