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City Launches 'Brothers Thrive' Initiative to Promote Mental Health and Wellness in Black Communities

Historically Black men-led organizations will partner under Brothers Thrive to train 10,000 black men in mental health first aid.

Apr 24, 2018 12:32 PM Read more >

JACK Brooklyn, a Clinton Hill Arts Space Pushing for a Diverse, Equal Community

The community-centered theater in Clinton Hill fuels experiments in art and activism to bring about a just, equal and vibrant society. Clinton Hill arts space JACK is fighting for racial and social justice through its work.

Apr 23, 2018 3:16 PM Read more >

Volunteers Got Their Hands Dirty to Beautify Fort Greene Park for Earth Day!

About 75 volunteers, joined by Brooklyn Nets legend Albert King and Borough President Eric Adams, came together to help with mulching, planting and weeding in Fort Greene Park.

Apr 23, 2018 12:28 PM Read more >

Local Nonprofit Asks, 'If We Don't Honor Our Youth, Who Will?'

The Dinner Table Documentary recognized five young women of color ages 18 years and under for their drive and accomplishments. The Dinner Table Documentary founder Asha Boston awards Anya Modeste for her achievements.

Apr 20, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

Street Art Takes Over the Walls of Underhill Ave in Prospect Heights

Art Curator Jeff Beler said he thought it would be nice to bring art to a building that sat abandoned for ten years.

Apr 19, 2018 2:00 PM Read more >

Woodhull Hospital Hosts Teen Health Fair to Provide Local Youth with Resources and Information

The free teen health fair will provide physical exams and resources, as well as games, arts and crafts, music and dance for MetroPlus members ages 12-21.

Apr 19, 2018 1:41 PM Read more >

Greene Hill Food Co-Op Has Found a New Home on Fulton Street in Clinton Hill

With the help of the community, the Greene Hill Co-Op was able to sign a new lease and secure some of the funds for the move. Photo credit: FACT.

Apr 19, 2018 12:29 PM Read more >

Housing Lottery Opens for 35 Affordable Units in Clinton Hill

The lottery gives access to 14 studios, 13 one-bedrooms and eight two-bedrooms. Image credit: naked apartments.

Apr 18, 2018 1:40 PM Read more >

See the 10 NYCHA Developments where Mayor De Blasio has launched an 'All-Out Offensive' on Rat Infestation!

The city's Neighborhood Rat Reduction Plan includes dry ice treatment and full-time exterminators to aggressively combat rat infestation. Photo credit: nyc.

Apr 18, 2018 11:31 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Councilmembers Push to Reform Disciplinary Actions for Low-Level Marijuana Offenses

The newly introduced bills relate to populations that are disproportionately made up of people of color, which are more often targeted for low-level marijuana offenses than whiter or wealthier populations.

Apr 17, 2018 12:07 PM Read more >