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The Movement Has Begun: A Black Studies Curriculum is on its Way to NYC's Public Schools

The Movement Has Begun: A Black Studies Curriculum is on its Way to NYC's Public Schools

The group calls itself the EEAP Coalition, a movement that not only is history-making in its scope but also will serve as a blueprint for adoption at public schools across the country
City Parks' Free Summer Programs for Children Teach Fishing, Gardening, Science and More

City Parks' Free Summer Programs for Children Teach Fishing, Gardening, Science and More

"In all of our programs, we aim that our students have positive experiences so they can develop positive relationships with their parks," said City Parks Foundation's director of education.
Singin' in the...Train! Kimani Jackson Makes the Subway his Stage

Singin' in the...Train! Kimani Jackson Makes the Subway his Stage

"Follow your dreams and take risks," Jackson says, ending each of his performances with an inspiring instruction.
Brooklyn mourns death of retired NYPD Chief Charles ‘Chucky’ Scholl

Brooklyn mourns death of retired NYPD Chief Charles ‘Chucky’ Scholl

Deputy Chief Charles Scholl waves to the crowd during his retirement walkout in 2020. Brooklyn is mourning the passing of former New York City Police Department Chief Charles “Chucky” Scholl, who died suddenly on Friday, June 17. He was 64 years old.
Black, Latina trans community celebrates Juneteenth

Black, Latina trans community celebrates Juneteenth

BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A grassroots organization serving the transgender and gender non-conforming community is bringing community together while celebrating Black history this Juneteenth.
Mayor Eric Adams, you can’t equate gentrification with slavery

Mayor Eric Adams, you can’t equate gentrification with slavery

New York City Mayor Eric Adams equated gentrification with slavery during a speech commemorating the Juneteenth holiday. Mayor Eric Adams needs to learn that the nonsense he could spout to select audiences as Brooklyn beep won’t fly in higher office.
Bikes, Breweries & Beers.

Bikes, Breweries & Beers.

Summertime means long hot days – and cyclists. And what better way to end a post-work, sunset bike ride than with a cold beer? Enter NYC Bike & Brew, a social cycling group with a self-explanatory name that’s growing in popularity.

Photos: The Juneteenth Layout in Fort Greene Park

The annual Juneteenth event is self-described as a time to reclaim space, time, energy, and "most importantly, each other" in the fight for justice.
New York City Council Seeks To Ban Certain Helicopters

New York City Council Seeks To Ban Certain Helicopters

The buzz of choppers overhead, has been reported in some areas on New York City as “unrelenting.
Garden Carver Serves Plant-Based Meats and More in Williamsburg

Garden Carver Serves Plant-Based Meats and More in Williamsburg

Plant-based restaurants have popped up throughout North Brooklyn over the past few years, and now, there is a new option with its own original vision for the future of vegan eateries. Garden Carver (187 Grand St.