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'Taking a Knee' - A Conversation on Sports and Activism at Brooklyn Historical Society

The Nation's Dave Zirin and Bleacher Report contributor Rembert Browne are coming together to discuss the political platform athletes have and the cost it may bring.
Brooklyn Embarks on One-Day Island Getaway at Upcoming Caribbean Food Crawl

Brooklyn Embarks on One-Day Island Getaway at Upcoming Caribbean Food Crawl

The crawl offers a great overview of Flatbush's thriving Caribbean community, as well as samples of some of the very best Caribbean cuisine in the city Photo: Eventbrite/Caribbeing Food Crawl For over 100 years, Caribbean people have been settling in

De Blasio Extends Rent Stabilization Law in Response to NYC's Housing Crisis

As rent stabilization comes up for renewal in Albany next year, the city is gearing up to fight for reforms that aim to protect the city's stock of rent-regulated apartments.
Beyond Veganism - Bed-Stuy Health Activists Share Their Journey to Alkaline Wellness

Beyond Veganism - Bed-Stuy Health Activists Share Their Journey to Alkaline Wellness

With food made by nature, alkaline activists Kelly Keelo and Carl Foster of A Healthy Crush are helping people activate a healthy lifestyle through a non-acidic, organic diet.
Hillel Place Plaza, a New Community Space Planned in the Heart of Flatbush

Hillel Place Plaza, a New Community Space Planned in the Heart of Flatbush

Coming September, a temporary installation of Hillel Place Plaza will serve the community as a gathering place for cultural exchange and creative programming including performances and classes.

Hop to it Brooklyn Bunnies! The Second Annual Fort Greene Easter Egg Hunt is Coming!

Kids, have your baskets ready - there will be plenty of eggs to hunt! Photo credit: Myrtle Avenue Partnership It's going to be "eggs-travagant!" New York City Council Majority Leader Laurie A. Cumbo and New York State Assembly Member Walter T.

Writer's Panel Answers to 'A Call for Healing' at the National Black Writers Conference

Three authors tackled tough questions about the responsibility to heal their readers through their work. Andrea J. Ritchie, Desiree Cooper and Tai Allen sat on a panel to discuss writing and healing.

Parents, Teachers Chime in on DOE's Controversial Plan to Consolidate Schools in Bed-Stuy

The DOE's plan proposes to merge two public schools in Bed-Stuy and to cut rooms from a GED program, to make space for a third, a charter school. Representatives of the Citywide Council on High Schools and the Citywide Education Council.

What's Next for the #MeToo Movement? BRIC Panelists Discuss

Six panelists gathered at BRIC House to discuss how the #MeToo movement can succeed outside of social media. Panelists at #MeToo is Just the Beginning Town Hall share their ideas on how the #MeToo movement can succeed.

Congresswoman Clarke, FDNY Deputy Chief Boyd to be Honored for Their Pioneering Leadership

During Healthfirst's annual Women's History Celebration, Congresswoman Clarke and Deputy Chief Boyd will be recognized for their community service and their trailblazing role as women in leadership Two pioneering Brooklyn women will be among the ten