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Vision Quest: MoCADA Displays Visual Tales of Powerful Women on Whimsical Adventures

On February 7 at the Museum of Contemporary and African Diosparan Art, get ready to celebrate the official opening of Vision Quest , a collection of whimsical, visual tales of powerful female protagonists on earthly and otherworldly adventures.

Thugs in The Superbowl and Beast Mode's a Decoy

Sports fans usually have favorite teams in a particular sport and that's it. Some fans actually have a favorite team and also a second favorite team in particular sports, which is sometimes frowned upon.

Heastie Prepares to Step in as Silver Steps Aside

Bronx Assembly Member Carl Heastie Photo: FB Sheldon Silver ended two decades as Assembly Speaker on Monday, as Bronx Assemblyman Carl Heastie prepares to move into the new role which will be finalized Tuesday morning with a vote, reported The New Yo

Travel Advisory: As Temperatures Plummet, the Ice Man Cometh

Photo: Life of Pix Just one week ago, Mayor Bill de Blasio practically shut down the entire city for what turned out to be regular ol' winter storm.

Black Artstory Month 2015 Kicks Off on Myrtle Ave !

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership (MARP) is proud to present the 3 rd Annual Black Artstory Month , a month-long series of FREE art exhibits, performances, film screenings, and more throughout all of February in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Wa

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.