Lifestyle & Culture

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, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

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!

Dec 30, 2020 5:53 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, 2020 9:57 AM Read more >

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!

Dec 29, 2020 3:16 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 28, 2020 10:05 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, 2020 8:30 AM 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, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Umoja, the First Principle of Kwanzaa, Means 'Unity'

How can we celebrate unity in Central Brooklyn?

Dec 25, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Brownsville 'Hero of New York' Puts on Virtual Juneteenth Kwanzaa Festival

Athenia Rodney wants to bring the community together at the end of a hard year to support Black businesses

Dec 24, 2020 10:21 AM Read more >

Richard Wright Way: Author Honored With Street Naming on Bklyn Ave Where He Penned 'Native Son'

Former Brooklyn resident, Richard Wright, will share naming rights of Carlton Avenue in Fort Greene

Dec 22, 2020 6:38 PM Read more >