Local Voices

Following my interview with Joel Dabu , Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation's former Director of Commercial Revitalization for the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID, I sat down with Michael Lambert, the current executive director of the BID.

Our children are our greatest admirers. Give them something worth imitating.

Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are partnerships formed between property owners and commercial tenants within an area in an effort to support business development and improve the quality of life within a community.

Photo of DRDG Team & Scholars: Mohamed Kanu, Jickael Bazin, Jean Alerte, Tenzin Choekyi, Christian Hernandez, Robert Cornegy, Daniel Pottinger, Kareem Crump, Henri Smith, Sasha Hill, Frank Gateau, Jeff Wells Submitted by Guest Blogger Jean Alerte

DJ Sadiq Photo: Jada Martin-Capers By Guest Contributor Jada Martin-Capers, age 14 DJ Sadiq was scheduled to be the first DJ to play at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration's Tuesday music series, "Soul Summit." But with the rain, the event was canceled.

Surviving and Celebrating the first year of motherhood It has been a full year of being a new mommy. I can't fathom how fast the time has past. I watch my daughter waddle around like a baby monster, saying words and comprehending words spoken to her.

At a rehearsal for the Noel Pointer Foundation Photo: Jada Martin-Capers By guest contributor Jada Martin-Capers, Age 14 I've attended the Noel Pointer Foundation, where Chinita Pointer introduced me to different kinds of music.

DIVAS (Digital Interactive Visual Arts Sciences) for Social Justice launched STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) Camp last week for the second year in a row.

Laurice Frazier Walker, Author of Hickory Nut Blues: Granddaughter of a Sharecropper I met Laurice at a party for my feisty 84-year-old, sexy neighbor. Don't let the age fool you — she is fabulous.

Week 25 ~ Plutarch Week 25 of Year Long Hand Lettered Project By Harriet Faith. Quote by Plutarch.