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Author Jamaica Kincaid, Unfiltered, at the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Fest

Author Jamaica Kincaid, Unfiltered, at the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Fest

Kincaid read from her book, "See Now Then," which examines how time works on the human consciousness
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries: You Must #ImpeachNow

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries: You Must #ImpeachNow

People are dying, and our democracy is dying. We can’t risk Trump’s re-election, and we can’t wait.
Back to School: How to Support Kids with Anxiety

Back to School: How to Support Kids with Anxiety

Several approaches can be taken to manage anxiety during the change from summer break to school time.
Why Are Businesses Breaking the Bond with Traditional Marketing?

Why Are Businesses Breaking the Bond with Traditional Marketing?

Online marketing holds much greater promise for creating sustained business growth in the digital world.
A Day Saver: Fast and Frugal Fixes for Your Broken Phone Screen

A Day Saver: Fast and Frugal Fixes for Your Broken Phone Screen

If it was just a matter of money spent to fix cracked phone screens, that would be one thing. But it’s more.
Do Debt Collectors Ever Give Up?

Do Debt Collectors Ever Give Up?

Before you go ahead and pay anything back to the debt collector, it is vital to be mindful of your rights.
Op-Ed: Brooklyn, Stand Together Against Racism!

Op-Ed: Brooklyn, Stand Together Against Racism!

It’s not enough to just say “no" to hate. What’s needed is a resounding “yes" to building equity, justice and opportunity in our communities.
To Give Or Not to Give

To Give Or Not to Give

Challenges I face in my encounters with the homeless on the streets of New York
Should I Refuse to Let the School Evaluate My Child?

Should I Refuse to Let the School Evaluate My Child?

A learning disability is seen as a stigma by many parents; the reality, is that each child is different with his or her own special needs.
How a Brooklyn Altar Boy Discovered His Passion for Mid-19th Century Persia

How a Brooklyn Altar Boy Discovered His Passion for Mid-19th Century Persia

Crown Heights opened my eyes for human diversity, and my book Persian Passion is evidence of my coming of age as a world citizen