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Tracy Morgan is Spreading Love the Brooklyn Way with Free Block Party in Bed-Stuy

Tracy Morgan and Angela Yee will be hosting the free block party at Marcy Playground with live music from Bobbito Garcia and food from local vendors. Photo credit: massappeal.com It's gonna be a party y'all.
This Virtual Reality Video Game Shows You the Real Brownsville

This Virtual Reality Video Game Shows You the Real Brownsville

Brownsville youths have spent the past two years creating a virtual reality video game that is a lifelike replica of their neighborhood.

Who Is Your Fort Greene Community Hero?

Community Heroes NYC is a community-based public art project that celebrates the everyday heroes of our neighborhoods -- and is now looking for your Fort Greene heroes! Photo courtesy Community Heroes NYC Community heroes, those everyday local reside

This East NY Barber Training Program Gives Youths a Shot at a New Career

The 12-week barber training program provides youths aged 17-24 with instruction from a master barber as well as job placement services after graduation. Students participating in the East NY barber training program.

Photos: Healthfirst Honors Women Trailblazers at Third Annual Women’s History Month Awards Celebration

For the third consecutive year, Healthfirst honored pioneering women for their community service and commitment to civic and social responsibility.
A Sanctuary for Children on the Road to Recovery: the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Kings County Hospital

A Sanctuary for Children on the Road to Recovery: the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Kings County Hospital

The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Kings County Hospital gives caregivers access to a comfortable space with snacks and refreshments, entertainment and laundry, steps away from their admitted child.

Brooklyn Museum: We Stand by Our Appointment of Dr. Kristen Windmuller-Luna as Consulting Curator of African Arts

Anne Pasternak, the Shelby White and Leon Levy Director at Brooklyn Museum, issues a statement in support of the appointment of Dr.

Brooklyn NAACP, Ampry-Samuel to Hold Community Meeting in Wake of Shooting of Saheed Vassell

Saturday's meeting aims to provide space for the community to "channel their anger into building the infrastructure needed to combat the recurrence of these killings.

5 Brooklyn-Based Streetwear Brands Representing Brooklyn Authentically

These five streetwear brands definitely are BK All Day! Photo Credit: Planet Brooklyn Academy Originating in the early 80s, streetwear has become a fashion staple.
Community Health Profile: The Brownsville Health Center Resident Action Committee

Community Health Profile: The Brownsville Health Center Resident Action Committee

Lawrence "Law" Loadholdt Name: Law Loadholdt, 29, Motivational Speaker and Mental Health Advocate Organization: The Brownsville Health Center Resident Action Committee, Co-Founder How and why did you become involved with resident action committee? I