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Springtime Brooklyn Brunch Guide

Sunday, Funday, Brunch day! Take a look at this list of the borough's favorite brunch spots. Photo credit: www.instagram.com/@loosieskitchen For many, brunching on a Sunday is something to look forward to all weekend.
21-Year-Old Brooklynite Opens Vegan Food Spot to Make Wellness Accessible to Everyone

21-Year-Old Brooklynite Opens Vegan Food Spot to Make Wellness Accessible to Everyone

A full-time student, doula and now restaurateur, Francesca Chaney knows about the struggle of juggling a busy life and a healthy, balanced and affordable nutrition. That's why she opened Sol Sips!

Brownsville Nonprofits Launch 'Solar Pioneer Bootcamp' Youth Workforce Development Program

The Solar Pioneer Bootcamp initiative focused on increasing access to affordable clean energy and free home repairs, while up-skilling Brownsville youth in preparation for future employment within the solar industry.
Community Health Profile: The Resiliency Advocacy Project

Community Health Profile: The Resiliency Advocacy Project

Coley Washington Name: Coley Washington, Young Leadership Advocate Work: The Resiliency Advocacy Project; Young Fatherhood Initiative How long have you worked there? I joined the Resiliency Advocacy Project (RAP) as a Peer Advocate two years ago, sho

Cornell and Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Join Forces to Address Health Care Access Inequality

The Cornell Center for Health Equity will be working with Brooklyn Methodist Hospital to encourage local residents to be screened and receive treatment for hypertension and common cancers prevalent in African-descent communities.

A Fort Greene Ginger Elixir is Healing Brooklyn Naturally

Annie's Ginger Elixir is an organic all-purpose brewed tea with an irresistible holistic approach to fighting colds while tasting great.

NY Overdose Prevention Program: Brooklyn Hospitals to Offer Naloxone Education, Distribution

'Simply stated, increasing naloxone availability saves lives,' said Mitchell Katz, MD, president and chief executive officer of NYC Health + Hospitals.

Quirky Gift Shop 'Awesome Brooklyn' Brightens up Flatbush Avenue

Awesome Brooklyn is a quirky treasure chest full of funny, smart and culturally aware gifts and local products. A shiny unicorn balloon greets you upon entering Awesome Brooklyn.

World's First 'BlackVegFest' Comes to Bedford Stuyvesant this August

Black VegFest is set to inspire Brooklynites by presenting delicious plant-based foods, fitness routines and workshops to promote compassion and dialogue about health, racism, sexism and animal welfare. Photo credit: curacao.

5 Facts About Black Homeownership in Brooklyn

Brooklyn still stands tall a testament to how the black homeownership can empower and enrich our greater communities.