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Hampton U alum Nicole Barnwell has kick-started an HBCU advocacy group-- the first-ever in New York City-- called The HBCU Hub Founder of The HBCU Hub, Nicole Barnwell Hampton University alum Nicole Barnwell has kick-started an Historically Black Col

Art photographer Barron Claiborne shares with BK Reader why race, religion, culture and history play such a dominant role his work.

The 35th City Council District race is a crucial one, particularly for the future of affordable housing, considering the district is home to over 6,000 units of NYCHA housing Vying for one of the most sought-after seats in the citywide elections, fou

Fort Greene just got a bit more feline friendly. Martin and her Acro-Cat Performer Photo: CircusCats.com Acrobats usually draw a crowd, but Samantha Martin's Amazing Acro-Cats are the ultimate crowd-pleasers.

The initiative will provide job training and services that address education, employment and developmental needs to young parents Photo credit: obtjobs.org On Friday, Mayor de Blasio announced a four-year $250,000 grant from the U.S.

"The best thing to happened to me in my life is that I became diabetic, because if I wasn't diabetic, I was going to die from one of the 15 American diseases," said BP Eric Adams. Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.

'Crooklyn' is the winner of the city's 'One Film, One New York' competition which brings film-loving New Yorkers together by watching one great movie at the same time New Yorkers were asked, and they spoke: Spike Lee 's "Crooklyn" is the chosen winne

City Council hopeful Henry Butler has secured the support from City Councilmember Robert Cornegy, State Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright, as well as various local unions and organizations Photo Credit: henrybutler41stcouncil.

Moko Jumbie first premiered at the 2017 LA Film Festival and is the next film in the Caribbean Film Series at BAMcinématek. Asha from Vashti Anderson's "Moko Jumbie" Photo: BAM.

Check out these photos from Brooklyn's annual West Indian American Day Parade on Monday, September 4, which was celebrating its 50th year anniversary! Colorful Caribbean floats representing the countries of Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana and more m