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Bed-Stuy artist Tiffany B Chanel is gaining Instagram fame for her sneaker art and unique pop-art portraits. For Bed-Stuy artist and educator Tiffany B Chanel it all started with a pair of Converse sneakers she wanted.

The only thing rivaling the quality of music acts is the quantity of beautiful people If, this weekend, you've been smelling faint hints of coco butter, feeling a sudden surge of electricity in the air and noticing a sudden uptick in the number of go

Curated by Def Poetry Jam founder Danny Simmons, the reunion will bring Sonia Sanchez, Ursula Rucker, Steve Colman and many more to Brooklyn! RestorationART is celebrating the launch of its 2018 - 2019 season with a very special event: The Def Poetry

Author Deborah Plant, Dr. Indira Etwaroo and Dr.

Sister of Comedy, NYC's longest-running black woman-centered comedy show, will also make some room for male comedians when it takes center stage at this year's Afropunk After Dark.

Community Heroes NYC tells the stories of those everyday local residents who make an impact in their neighborhood and who too often remain unseen.

The 'mindful triathlon' celebrates, which combines a 5K run, a yoga session and a guided meditation, has been attracting thousands of participants each year. Photo credit: yogatropic Sometimes you don't have to travel far to satisfy your wanderlust.

The community gathered to unveil a collaborative mural honoring the spirit of 'One Crown Heights' and celebrated with food, games and performances in Brower Park City Council Majority Leader held the opening remarks.

Rogers Avenue will be co-named to Jean-Jaques Dessalines Boulevard, honoring the first leader of an independent Haiti. A section of Rogers Avenue will be co-named in honor of Haitian leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines. Photo credit: Google Maps.

Brooklynites from all origins embraced and shared their culture, celebrating the borough's diversity at the 5th annual International Day of Friendship. The Panamanian delegation.