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What is race? Well, in America, race is a powerful social idea that gives people different access to opportunities and resources.

The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College, CUNY, announces the 13th National Black Writers Conference (NBWC) to be held from Thursday, March 31, to Sunday, April 3, 2016, on the campus of Medgar Evers College, 1650 Bedford Ave.

Photo: Eastbrooklyn.com NYCHA residents experience it all the time during the summer months: Elevators in their high-rise buildings stop working, and they are forced to climb what could be 20 or more flights to get to their apartments.

Mural by Groundswell Dear Friend, On Wednesday, [January 20, 5:00pm at the Jewish Children's Museum] I will present a public discussion to discuss a mural design concept intended for the community of Crown Heights.

Floyd Rumohr will serve as the new executive director of Brooklyn Community Pride Center Brooklyn Community Pride Center announced on Wednesday that Floyd Rumohr will serve as its new executive director effective January 4, 2016.

Sunday December 6, 2015, marked the official first night of Hanukkah, also spelled Chanukah, signifying the commencement of the Jewish Festival of Lights. The holiday lasts eight days and will run this year through December 14.

Planning your Thanksgiving menu, but you're ready to try something different? Perhaps you're preparing one dish to bring to someone else's event, and you want to make a great impression Why not start with a slight spin on a traditional dish that is b

What do you do when your son or daughter, as early as two years old, begins to show signs that they are unhappy with their body? How do you respond when, as your son or daughter begins to grow and gain independence, they choose clothing and playtime

SPONSORED Small business is the spark plug of the American economy, and for small business owners, opening up shop is often the inaugural step in staking claim to the American Dream. But dreams need to be nurtured into actuality.

Most of us seek weekend fun, and here in Brooklyn, it's enough options to make your head spin and vomit.