Local Voices

Like it does at the end of each and every week, the weekend has arrived and feeling rather feisty! Perhaps you're going out of town this weekend or maybe you're already down in South Beach for Art Basel Miami...

Introducing you to... Tribe Called Curl!!! Hello Brooklyn Naturals, it's Saniyyah here with another installment for Brooklyn Reader! Today I'm introducing you all to a wonderful organization that I believe all naturals can benefit from.

Normally, I would be cooking my Nana's recipes, made vegetarian, for many. All who had no where else to go would have been here with us. This year: evicticide.

Happy Thanksgiving To all my friends, Business Associates and neighbors. In this time of year I have a lot to be Thankful for. I am thankful for all that I have accomplished this year. I am thankful all the woman that joined me in my workshops.

By Guest Blogger: Linda Cousins-Newton You know how when you first see someone and although you don't know them, your heart warms and a smile just gently crosses your soul.

Haysha Deitsch bought a building full of senior citizens in 2006 for 40 million dollars. He is selling it in 2014 for 76.5 million, nearly twice that much.

The Calling In the One Unapologetically workshop is complete and we will be starting a new one on January 15th 2015! I could not have asked for a better 2014. I really had a fantastic time leading the workshop this year.

For the past six years, I have worked in underserved communities, activating youth about community issues while teaching digital media skills. I have worked in Bedford Stuyvesant, Bushwick, Crown Heights and East New York.

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.

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.