Lifestyle & Culture

Unaffordable NYC: Why Residents are Leaving ... And Why Some Choose to Stay

The second in a 3-part series on New York City's Affordability Crisis

Jan 24, 2020 10:03 PM Read more >

With the Chinese New Year Comes Good Food and Red Envelopes!

Grumpy Bert will be presenting its 5th annual Red Envelope exhibit at Dekalb Market Hall

Jan 15, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

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.

Jan 1, 2020 7:21 PM Read more >

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.

Dec 31, 2019 7:05 PM Read more >

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

Dec 30, 2019 12:28 PM Read more >

Ujamaa, the Fourth Principle of Kwanzaa means 'Cooperative Economics'

Ujamaa: "To build our own businesses, control the economics of our own community and share in all its work and wealth."

Dec 29, 2019 1:38 PM Read more >

Ujima, the Third Principle of Kwanzaa, means 'Collective Work and Responsibility'

Ujima honors a commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest

Dec 28, 2019 6:29 PM Read more >

Kujichagulia, the Second Principle of Kwanzaa, Means 'Self-Determination'

'To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.'

Dec 27, 2019 11:52 AM Read more >

Time to 'Treecycle,' Thank You Very Mulch!

Whether you choose curbside drop-off or a mulching location, recycling that Xmas tree is a must!

Dec 26, 2019 10:22 AM Read more >

Celebrating the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!

Founded in 1966, the seven-day festival is a way for African Americans to practice community building and heritage

Dec 24, 2019 8:39 AM Read more >