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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

Black Law Students and Rebuilding Together NYC Light up Brownsville

Light It Up is a multi-phase initiative designed to bring better street lighting to strategically mapped 'dark zones' throughout the city - and to Brownsville.

Actress, Activist Cynthia Nixon Launches Progressive Bid for NY Government

With Nixon in the race, Governor Cuomo is now facing a progressive primary challenge, as is his Lieutenant Governor Hochul since Councilmember Jumaane Williams announced his candidacy last month. Photo credit: vox.

Ex-Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Warns of Rise of Fascism in Upcoming Talk at Beth Elohim

Madeleine Albright's new book Fascism: A Warning is a call to arms which teaches us the lessons we must understand if we are to save ourselves from repeating the horrible errors of the past. Photo credit: cogreatwomen.