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Read Books, Live Longer

Sharing the Benefits of Book Reading By Robin Smith, Executive Director At Excellence Baby Academy, we relentlessly promote reading to children because it fosters parent-child attachment and bonding, growth in every developmental domain (even gross m
Asase Yaa Offers Healing Through Drum and Dance

Asase Yaa Offers Healing Through Drum and Dance

Less than a month after the inauguration of President Trump, Black History Month takes on an extra special significance this year.
Why Zarah's Not a Killer: A Perspective From Her Middle School Teacher

Why Zarah's Not a Killer: A Perspective From Her Middle School Teacher

Zarah Coombs Photo: Facebook Everyone failed Zarah Coombs and her late 4-year-old son, Zamair: The oppressive dominant culture that she and her son did not belong to; the educational system that acknowledged her intelligence, but did not reward it or
New Clinic in Brownsville Opens to Assist Those Suffering in Silence from Mental Illness

New Clinic in Brownsville Opens to Assist Those Suffering in Silence from Mental Illness

ICL's new clinic at 484 Rockaway Avenue Last Friday, Institute For Community Living , held an open house to introduce the community to its latest center in Brownsville, located at 484 Rockaway Avenue. The center was packed to capacity.
Dining Etiquette: Elbows Off the Table!

Dining Etiquette: Elbows Off the Table!

By Tyler Gabriel The founder of Protocol International recently told a Medgar Evers College audience that mastering fine-dining is an important part of establishing long, prosperous relationships.

By My Side Birth Support: Alternative Maternal Care for Brooklyn Moms

Doulas of the By My Side Birth Support Program.
NEW YEAR'S GREETING AND A SPECIAL PAINTING OFFER!

NEW YEAR'S GREETING AND A SPECIAL PAINTING OFFER!

Happy New Year From Harriet Faith! This is a brief New Year's greeting, but please read to the bottom for information about a final special painting offer I'd like to make to you.......
Are Your Employees ‘Feeling’ Your Business?

Are Your Employees ‘Feeling’ Your Business?

So you have improved your skills at developing a job description that attracts great employees and have gotten a sense of the importance of employee happiness at work .
Be Prepared: Your 2016 Tax Refund May Be Delayed!

Be Prepared: Your 2016 Tax Refund May Be Delayed!

-Sponsored- By Makeela Brathwaite and Zade Haobsh For over 15 successful years of operating our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, the Grow Brooklyn VITA program prepares taxes free of charge for individuals and families.

Local Artist's Hand-Painted Greeting Cards for the Holidays!

Seasons Greetings! Drawing By Harriet Faith. Hi! I hope you had a nice holiday! So, last year I made some cards and a few people have expressed an interest in the idea again this year.