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How to Tell if You or Someone You Know Suffers from 'The Winter Blues'

How to Tell if You or Someone You Know Suffers from 'The Winter Blues'

By Guest Blogger Dr. Robert Gore I was talking to a friend of mine and she was complaining about how she finally realized that summer was over.

Torture and Police Brutality Come Together in One December Week

Brooklyn residents from Fort Greene Peace and Brooklyn for Peace on the feeder march through Brooklyn.

Noam Chomsky Speaks in Brooklyn of Racist Fears and Spiritual Revival

By Karen Malpede "Do you have a deep faith in reason?" Jim Peck, the interviewer and former freedom rider, asked in 1987. [1] "I don't have faith in reason or in anything else.

'Tis the Season! WHAT'S UP FOR THE WEEKEND?

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...

A Tribe Called Curl

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.

Evicticide Thoughts on Thanksgiving Day: Let Us Be Grateful for All that Cannot Be Sold

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 You

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.
The Brooklyn Storyteller: 'Sista Betty Loved Herself Some Red'

The Brooklyn Storyteller: 'Sista Betty Loved Herself Some Red'

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.

Seniors Occupy Their Homes, Blocking $76.5 Million Deal

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.
Calling In The One Unapologetically: Not for the Weak of Heart

Calling In The One Unapologetically: Not for the Weak of Heart

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.