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THE BROOKLYN STORYTELLER: When Shopping Becomes a Cultural Memory

By Guest Blogger Linda Cousins-Newton Photo: Linda Cousins-Newton Storytellers have the knack of making a memorable adventure out of what others might find to be a commonplace, mundane occurrence.
Heart-Pounding Calling in the One Unapologetically Celebration – Thank You Deeply

Heart-Pounding Calling in the One Unapologetically Celebration – Thank You Deeply

Wow, wow, wow! What fun, what happiness did I experience last week! It was heart pounding. I was so excited to have the women in my workshop complete yesterday. We celebrated and shared our hearts out. It was completely amazing.

On Dismantling My Library: The Price of Eviction is Amputation

Books by me and my friends are always put on the same or adjoining shelves. We are being evicted and I am dismantling my library numbering thousands of books.
The Following: A Bonanza of Paranoia in the 'Hood

The Following: A Bonanza of Paranoia in the 'Hood

Landlords, Eviction, Gentrification The Following: A Bonanza of Paranoia in the Hood By Guest Blogger Karen Malpede " The Following is scheduled to film in your area FOR THE LAST TIME on Mon.
Hand-Lettered Wisdom From Marilyn Monroe

Hand-Lettered Wisdom From Marilyn Monroe

Hand-Lettered Art By Harriet Faith - Week 34 Of Year Long Hand Lettering Project - Quote By Marilyn Monroe Please enjoy this absolutely adorable quote from the adorable Marilyn Monroe: "We are all stars and we deserve to twinkle!" I had never heard t

Calling on the Mayor to Turn Around Boys & Girls High School

By Guest Blogger Darlene Boston I was shocked this week to read the news that parents and community leaders are being shut out of the effort to turn around Boys & Girls High School.

Inside the Diary of a Reel Girl: Vol. 1

Dominga Martin, Filmmaker, Producer of "Diary of a Reel Girl" Truth be told, right now, Dominga Martin is living out of her suitcase between the cities of Los Angeles and Bed-Stuy. Her home base is Brooklyn.
Looking Further Behind These Prison Walls

Looking Further Behind These Prison Walls

By Guest Blogger Lorenzo Steele The following are more images I have taken surrounding my photo exhibit, "Behind These Prison Walls." You can read my story here . For more information on "Behind These Prison Walls," contact Lorenzosteele2@yahoo.com .

HELP! I’ve Gone Natural… Now What?

" Going natural " or ceasing to relax my hair was probably the biggest and most difficult decision I had to make as an eighteen-year-old. It was tough because simply put, I did care what my friends and family had to say about my new look.
Past, Present and Future Now!

Past, Present and Future Now!

There are parts of the past that we love to dwell on and sometimes wallow in. The present is where life exists; it's what is happening now and is alive. The future is what we pray, hope and desire to live into and get to.