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Mayor Announces New Initiatives to Engage City’s Youth This Summer

Mayor Announces New Initiatives to Engage City’s Youth This Summer

Mayor Bill de Blasio and his task force on racial inclusion and equity have announced four initiatives to engage the city's youth this summer.
The Nova Frontier Film Festival Highlighting Filmmakers of Color Opens in Brooklyn!

The Nova Frontier Film Festival Highlighting Filmmakers of Color Opens in Brooklyn!

NFFF 2020 will be one of the only virtual film festival spotlighting independent filmmakers of color from all over the world

Where Do Our Bklyn Councilmembers Stand on 'Defunding' the NYPD?

While a growing number of pols favor cutting police funding, ideas about where to slash the budget and how to redirect the funds vary widely.
Brooklyn-Born Author Publishes Memoir on Journey Through Trauma, Mental Illness, And Healing

Brooklyn-Born Author Publishes Memoir on Journey Through Trauma, Mental Illness, And Healing

In her debut book, Vivian Conan documents her journey dealing with dissociative identity disorder as a child to her eventual diagnosis at 46 and subsequent healing

Tremaine Wright’s Campaign Marches Toward the Finish Line in a Challenging Environment

COVID-19 forces Wright to change her campaigning style, as she squares off against progressive opponents.
Bushwick-Based Restaurant Launches Black Supper Program to Feed Community

Bushwick-Based Restaurant Launches Black Supper Program to Feed Community

Francesca Chaney, owner of the vegan restaurant Sol Sips has donated more than 300 free meals.
A Former Industrial Cove Will Now Be a Green Haven

A Former Industrial Cove Will Now Be a Green Haven

New York City recently announced plans to transform Bushwick from an wasteland to a innovative green space.
State Lawmakers Repeal 50-A, Pass Sweeping Police Reform

State Lawmakers Repeal 50-A, Pass Sweeping Police Reform

The law shielding officer records from public scrutiny was repealed by the state legislature, which passed several bills aimed at greater police accountability.
'Come Break Bread With Us' Initiative Feeds the Hungry in East Flatbush

'Come Break Bread With Us' Initiative Feeds the Hungry in East Flatbush

Black Lives Matter Brooklyn President Anthony Beckford hasn’t forgotten the communities experiencing the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic

Medgar Evers College Students Protest, Demand Immediate Resignation of MEC President Dr. Rudolph Crew

Allegations of bullying, cronyism, low enrollment and misuse of resources spark protests among students and staff around Crew's reinstatement