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2015 Nat. Black Writers Conference to Honor Danny Glover, Feat. Ta-Nehisi Coates, Sapphire, Jacqueline Woodson and More!

(l to r) Danny Glover, Sapphire, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jaqueline Woodson The Center for Black Literature has announced the 2015 National Black Writers Conference will be held Saturday, March 28, on the campus Medgar Evers College.

Cafe Rue Dix: From Biting-Cold Brooklyn to Sultry Senegal

By Anika Hazlewood Situated on a corner of a moderately traveled block of residential Crown Heights, Cafe Rue Dix is neat-- that is to say, cute.

The Week Ahead: Feb 2 - Feb 6

Photo: Life of Pix 1. Alternate Side Parking (Street Cleaning) regulations are suspended for snow removal on Monday, February 2, 2015. 2. New York City Public Schools will be open on Monday, February 2 3.

SUPERBOWL XLIX...YOU LOVE IT: Where to Watch the Game in Central Brooklyn!

Hut 1, Hut 2... hold up, you haven't got your #Superbowl spot locked in yet? Well no fretting, unless you're betting, because #BKReader has you covered from end zone to end zone. Check it below and enjoy. LOT45...TROUTMAN ST.

Misty Copeland Book Signing Event Rescheduled: February 23

Misty Copeland, Photo: LushAngel The Misty Copeland discussion and book signing , Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina, has been rescheduled from January 26 to February 23, 7:00pm.

Today: Cumbo, City Agencies to Address Public Safety and Elder Abuse at Town Hall

City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo Following the sexual assault of a 75-year-old Brooklyn grandmother suffering from early signs of Alzheimer's on January 1, New York City Councilmember Laurie A.

Police Investigating Stabbing Assault on Woodruff Ave

The 70th Precinct Squad is asking for the public's help in any information that may aid in the investigation of a stabbing which occurred on Friday, January 16, at around 2:15pm in front of 177 Woodruff Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn, which left one ma

Freshman Assembly Members Stand Strong for Reform

Assemblymember Latrice Walker By Stephen Witt ( Special from KingsCountyPolitics ) For Brownsville Freshman Assembly member Latrice Walker, assembly reform takes precedence over who the legislative body ultimately elects to succeed Shelly Silver on F

Brooklyn Community Foundation Appoints Six New Board Members

Brooklyn Community Foundation Board of Directors: (Top Row, Left to Right) Donald Elliot, Malcom MacKay, Reverend Emma Jordan Simpson, John Wright, Michael Sherman, Robert Catell, Richard Moore; (Bottom Row, Left to Right) Constance Roosevelt; Genevi

This Sunday: A Love Bazaar First Sundays Vintage and Handmade Market

So what it's snowing and cold outside? Take matters into your own hands! Buck the weather, grab a friend (or two or three), and treat yourselves to a little weekend vintage jaunt! WHAT: A Love Bazaar First Sundays Vintage and Handmade Market WHEN: Su