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VISIBLE: LGBTQ PEOPLE OF THE CARIBBEAN AND DIASPORA

VISIBLE: LGBTQ PEOPLE OF THE CARIBBEAN AND DIASPORA

When Caitlyn Jenner made her transition and came out to the world, I did several radio shows and print articles praising her for what I felt would save LGBTQ lives.

My Journey as a Doula

By Regina Conceicao, BA, CD(DONA), CLC How it all started My first doula experience happened when I was 13 years old, although I didn't know it at the time.

DV8 Film Festival

DV8 Film Festival is a Brooklyn based, 48 Hour, DV and Super 8mm film festival, and all editing of films is done in camera (kind of like when you were a kid). We screen all works.
Healthy Start Hosts The Family Wellness Fest on May 14th

Healthy Start Hosts The Family Wellness Fest on May 14th

On Saturday May 14th, the Healthy Start Brooklyn Community Action Network will host the free Family Wellness Fest.

Video Shows Boys Lighting School Bus on Fire in Crown Heights Arson

Over the last few days the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn has closely watched the investigation of a Jewish school bus fire that was reported on Sunday evening.
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: The Downside of Criticism

Building Resilience in Children and Teens: The Downside of Criticism

For this pearl, I'm quoting directly from the book Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings , albeit in excerpts. The chapter on criticism is as amazing as the rest of the book has been.

Everyday People

Everyday People is a rite of passage for anyone with discerning ears in New York City.
"Bike the Branches" Brings Bicyclists to Brooklyn Library System

"Bike the Branches" Brings Bicyclists to Brooklyn Library System

In what can easily be described as a unique cycling tour, Bike the Branches has invited over a thousand local bike enthusiasts on a tour that hits all 61 of Brooklyn's Public Library offerings.

Lisa Simone / Screening: What Happened Miss Simone

On June 28th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, join Lisa Simone for a free screening of the documentary What Happened Miss Simone at Herbert Von King Park - 670 Lafayette Ave , Brooklyn Lisa Simone Kelly, better known as Simone and Lisa Simone on Broadway and i

Knife-wielding Man in Brooklyn Shot and Wounded by NYPD

On Sunday May 8th a Brooklyn man by the name of Simon Zemshman was engaged in a short stand off with the New York Police Department as he reportedly lunged at officers with a replica dagger.