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For NYCHA Residents, Sen. Hamilton Announces "First Offer for the Vulnerable" Bill

2/6/15, State Sen. Jesse Hamilton and Carmen Matias (r) at a press conference on NYCHA tenant rights at Howard Houses "Right now, NYCHA is the slumlord of New York City. And we must say 'No más (no more), no más, no más!'" said State Sen.

Feb 6, 2015 3:06 PM Read more >

L.I. African American Chamber of Commerce Expands to Kings County

Phil Andrews, President, LIAACC and Sharon Davis, Vice President LIAACC, CEO SJ Edwards, Inc. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. announced on Friday it will begin servicing the small businesses of Kings County.

Feb 6, 2015 10:16 AM Read more >

After Afropolitan at Weeksville Pays Tribute to Africas Vanguard Legacy

In honor of Black History Month, on February 4, Weeksville Heritage Center, The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCADI) and afriPOP! celebrated at Weeksville the opening of the exhibit, After Afropolitan -- a tribute to Africa's

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What Does Crown Heights Smell Like? Packaging the 'Scents of Brooklyn'

If Crown Heights were a scent, how would it smell? What about Park Slope or Bed-Stuy or Clinton Hill? Kensington Resident Sophia Sylvester believes she has a pretty good idea, which is why she launched her line of body care products called Brooklyn F

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NY State Legislators Introduce Bill that Allows Parents to Opt out of Vaccinating Their Children

State Sen. Martin Dilan of Brooklyn and Assemblyman Tom Abinanti of Westchester are sponsoring a bill that would offer parents an exemption from having their children vaccinated, Capital New York reports. State Sen.

Feb 6, 2015 6:56 AM Read more >

BAMkids Film Festival 2015 is Here!

BAMkids Film Festival 2015 Beginning this Saturday, February 7, Brooklyn's favorite kids film festival returns for the 17th year with the best shorts and features from around the globe.

Feb 5, 2015 11:10 AM Read more >

Kehinde Wiley Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum Challenges Ideals of Race, Gender and the Politics of Representation

Kehinde Wiley (American, b. 1977). Shantavia Beale II, 2012. Oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm). Collection of Ana and Lenny Gravier. © Kehinde Wiley.

Feb 5, 2015 10:13 AM Read more >

Bratton, Lynch Call Gov. Cuomo's Proposal for Independent Monitoring of Grand Juries 'Unjust'

Police Officers Turn their Backs on the Mayor at funeral of police officer Wenjian Liu P hoto: Social Extremely Is the independent monitoring of cases where a grand jury fails to indict a cop who has killed an unarmed citizen an unjust tactic? Patric

Feb 5, 2015 9:32 AM Read more >

A Love Bazaar: A Place to Create and 'Be Yourself'

Love Bazaar Founders (l to r) Mariyam Nayeri, Johana Mendoza and DJ Chela Photo by Imani Vidal of Insyte Photography On Sunday, Brooklyn Style-Mavens Mariyam Nayeri, Chela Rosa and Johana Mendoza, celebrated the one-year anniversary of A Love Bazaar,

Feb 4, 2015 2:15 PM Read more >

Wunmi Olaiya: Wow... Oh, Wow!

Wunmi in one of her designs "Wow Wow by Wunmi" Let's talk Wunmi ! Okay, but now, the only problem with a Wunmi conversation is deciding where to start . Her resume is voluminous.

Feb 4, 2015 12:18 PM Read more >