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Minority lawmakers push for police reform bills to pass in Albany

Minority lawmakers push for police reform bills to pass in Albany

Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian legislative caucus rallied across the state Thursday pressuring passage of a package of police reform bills in direct response to protests over George Floyd's death .
Why are white supremacists protesting the deaths of black people?

Why are white supremacists protesting the deaths of black people?

Hint: They're not. They're secretly instigating looting and violence to paint BLM protesters as thugs in need of policing
Brooklyn Author Details a Friendship Both Warm and Chilling

Brooklyn Author Details a Friendship Both Warm and Chilling

BK Reader sat down with the Greenpoint author Leah Konen to discuss her debut adult thriller, available June 30
BLM Activist Challenging Rep. Yvette Clarke Hopes to Upend the Democratic Establishment

BLM Activist Challenging Rep. Yvette Clarke Hopes to Upend the Democratic Establishment

Brooklyn resident Isiah James is one of four Black Lives Matter advocates nationwide running for congressional leadership.
Did Bill de Blasio’s political career just end?

Did Bill de Blasio’s political career just end?

The chant could be heard clearly in the crowd of hundreds at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge: "De Blasio resign! De Blasio resign!" The Black Lives Matter protesters in Chinatown Tuesday night were not the only ones to share the sentiment lately.
Affordable Housing for Rent in East New York

Affordable Housing for Rent in East New York

Under New York's affordable housing program, a large number of newly constructed apartments are up for grabs.
Brooklyn-based Non-Profit Fights Racial Injustice While Feeding Protestors

Brooklyn-based Non-Profit Fights Racial Injustice While Feeding Protestors

The organization Muslims Giving Back has fed over 100 people at these protests.

This Cypress Hills Organization Fights to Make Sure Vulnerable Families Break Past the Barriers to Sustainable Childcare

Low-income families have long turned to Cypress Hills Child Care Corporation for daycare and many other resources... and during COVID-19 their needs have multiplied

VIDEO: Brooklyn BLM Protesters Experience Standoff with NYPD on Manhattan Bridge

The march began at Barclay's Center shortly after the 8:00pm curfew went into effect.

Peaceful Vigil for Black Lives Matter Sees Local Politicians Calling for an End to Police Brutality

At Bushwick’s Maria Hernandez Park, city and state representatives vowed to keeping fighting for police accountability