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Bed Vyne Brew's Oktoberfest Is Bed-Stuy's Clutch, Craft Beer, Outdoor Event For Early Autumn Fun

Bed Vyne Brew's Oktoberfest Is Bed-Stuy's Clutch, Craft Beer, Outdoor Event For Early Autumn Fun

This weekend, Bedford Stuyvesant has its go-to spot for artisenal suds! Five years ago, around about the first year of President Obama's second term in the Oval Office, getting a great craft beer in Bed-Stuy often posed a tougher challenge than getti

Dove Ad Screw Up: Lack of Diversity, Inclusion in the 'Decision Room' Still a Huge Problem in America

"Expand the the number of people that come from diverse backgrounds and cultures-- an accurate representation of the real America-- on the creative teams so that someone is there to tug on some collars...
Live Life by Your Own Design, Part 2

Live Life by Your Own Design, Part 2

Hello Friends! Welcome to Part 2 of the list of 13 ways to Life Life Your Way™. This will continue to put things into perspective and help you live the large life you desire. 8.
Column: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***

Column: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***

Yako: Recently I had to make a weekend trip to the Netherlands and on my way back at Schiphol airport, I browsed the duty free shops and came across a book with an interesting title: "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***," by Mark Manson (the word F**

Live Life by Your Own Design, Part 1

The truth is you'll always have time for busy; do whatever you want to take care of you. There will always be times in life when you have a lot of things going on, especially if you're a person that wants a huge life.
Brooklyn Gets Explosive Wi-Fi Power from LinkNYC

Brooklyn Gets Explosive Wi-Fi Power from LinkNYC

Long gone are the days of wrapping a public telephone receiver with tissue paper. Gone are the days of paying 50 cents for two minutes.

What People Say About You is None of Your Business

Each and every one of us was put on this earth to do something. You don't have to the world; you don't have to find a cure for cancer, you just have to know what it is you want for yourself and your life. So it is your birthright to get on with it.

HALLELUJAH! I'm Eating Pizza Again!

Wake up and smell the Monsanto chemicals! The common wheat harvest protocol in the US is to drench the fields with Roundup, a potent herbicide Homemade ham, salami and mushroom pizza, served on a board on an old rustic wooden kitchen table surro "The

Why I Don't Watch the News

Recently I asked myself why I'm not as interested in the news like millions of other people around the world - specifically in this country. My own husband routinely watches CNN every morning.
Afropunk Announces Street Closures, Special Ticket Availability for Residents of NYCHA Housing

Afropunk Announces Street Closures, Special Ticket Availability for Residents of NYCHA Housing

In lieu of concerns over parking, noise and ticket prices, AfroPunk Organizers pen a letter to the community From the organizers of Afropunk: