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Selebrasyon! Brooklyn Festival Returns to Celebrate the Beauty and Diversity of Haiti

Selebrasyon! is NYC's only festival dedicated to celebrating Haiti and its diaspora through film, dance, music, literature and visual art. Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon.

Ramadan Mubarak! Brooklyn Muslims Begin the Holy Month of Fasting

Ramadan is a period of fasting and spiritual introspection, a celebration of the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of what became the Qur'an.
Bushwick Grows! New Community Farm Promotes Healthy Living

Bushwick Grows! New Community Farm Promotes Healthy Living

The Bushwick Grows! Community Farm will provide interactive learning opportunities and local access to healthy food choices Photo courtesy Rebuilding Together NYC On Friday, volunteers from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation ( LISC ) and Rebui
Mother's Day: 5 Fun Things to Do with Your 'Favorite Girl' in Brooklyn

Mother's Day: 5 Fun Things to Do with Your 'Favorite Girl' in Brooklyn

This year, treat mom to a different Mother's Day and show her love the Brooklyn way!

Get a Taste of the Islands as the Little Caribbean Tour Returns for its Second Season

The tour aims to bring continued exposure to the newly created "Little Caribbean" neighborhood, its cultures, foods and arts.

Cinco de Mayo - More than Just a Day of Drinking

For many Americans, Cinco de Mayo means enjoying Mexican food and probably a few margaritas -- but what is the history behind the holiday? Photo credit: history.

Yellowman, a Play About 'Colorism' and Intra-Racial Discrimination

The politics of color within the African-American community are center stage at the Billie Holiday Theatre (l to r): Mitchell Henderson plays "Eugene" and Jessica Frances Dukes plays "Alma" in Yellowman, at the Billie Holiday Theatre It's 2018.

New Report Reveals How House Flipping is Threatening Affordable Neighborhoods

East New York, Cypress Hills, East Flatbush and Canarsie have experienced some of the highest amounts of house flipping last year. Photo credit: citylimits.
At Brooklyn Borough Hall, Arab-Americans 'Embrace Their Hyphen'

At Brooklyn Borough Hall, Arab-Americans 'Embrace Their Hyphen'

The annual event celebrated Brooklyn's Arab-American residents' rich cultural heritage and dual identity The annual Arab-American Heritage Celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall Photo: Shanell Culler-Sims for BK Reader On Tuesday, Brooklyn Borough Pres

Brooklynites, Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Summer on Fulton Street!

Move over spring - FAB Fulton just announced its all ages summer program with outdoor movies, jazz nights and kids concerts! Photo credit:www.fabfulton.