Local Voices

The West Indian Day Parade is perhaps one of the best examples of the vibrancy and culture that Black immigrants bring to New York City. By New York City Council Majority Leader Laurie A.

Eighteen-year-old Brooklynite Wirdah Khan shares her experiences with the harassment women have silently endured for too long and fearlessly yells: '#MeToo.

An eighteen-year-old high school graduate is ready to align herself with the strong women and girls who are tired of being victims and want to be survivors. Image credit: Healthline (https://www.healthline.

It's important to stay out of your way (your head) and meet people. Scared hand It is 2017. I just finished speaking, and people are introducing themselves and thanking me. "You changed the energy in the room." " I would love to speak with you.

Hip-hop veterans including DJ Mister Cee, Doug E. Fresh, Marley Marl, Fly Ty, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte and Masta Ace gathered to pay tribute the legendary Big Daddy Kane.

Child abuse is child abuse. No matter the national origin of the child. No matter a parent's journey to our shores. No matter what. What Trump is doing not only offends me as an American, but also as a father and as a human.

Hold onto your seats, white folks: Statistics indicate that by the year 2040, the white race will no longer hold the majority position in the United States. The goal realized. Photo credit: Bahaiteachings.

Central Brooklyn's newest local plant-based restaurant brings a different twist to veganism.

ARTs East New York is a local institute that helps the local community express itself through the arts Photo: Shanell Culler-Sims for BK Reader On Thursday, May 3, ARTs East New York held the opening reception for their newest exhibit, an art show en

Mittal's music is not a fusion of jazz and Indian classical music. It is a confluence of sounds, as he shares in a personal conversation. "The Art of Seeing" by Michael Milton Photo credit: aakashmittal.