Lifestyle & Culture

Here is a look back at BK Reader's top-10 headlines of 2018, including a few of our editor's picks! 

Kuumba: the commitment to being creative within the context of the national community vocation of restoring the people to their traditional greatness.

Nia recognizes purpose, the focus on building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness

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

The third principle of Kwanzaa, Ujima, honors a commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest

With 'We Are Displaced,' Malala gives voice to refugee girls who are just a fraction of the 68.5 million displaced people worldwide.

The second day of Kwanzaa honors self-determination (kujichagulia): 'To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.'

Organizers expect over 4,000 revelers descending on more than 30 black-owned bars in Central Brooklyn and Harlem.

This healthy recipe is everything you wish for: vegan, gluten-free, heart-healthy and simply scrumptious!

The looming L train shutdown shifts rental focus to areas like Crown Heights, East Flatbush and Bed-Stuy