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Dr. Richard Wesley on 'Life in Black Theater, from Harlem to Hollywood and Back'

Dr. Wesley and his trailblazing contributions to Black Theatre will be honored at the upcoming National Black Writers Conference

Mar 8, 2020 5:07 PM Read more >

Sen. Persauds Bill to Attract and Retain Underrepresented Teachers Passes in NYS Senate

The bill is in response to a recent education report that found a widening ratio between students and teachers of color

Mar 5, 2020 1:19 PM Read more >

Heres a look at which New York City neighborhoods are the best for buyers

A new report from StreetEasy sought to find out which neighborhoods in New York City were the best based on your budget and where you had a better shot at negotiating the price.

Mar 5, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Five Non-Profits Honored at $100,000 Spark Prize Breakfast at BAM

Brooklyn Community Foundation has awarded $2.4 million in "no strings attached" general operating support to 20 winners since 2016.

Mar 4, 2020 12:47 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Tech Wins First-Ever, Cross-Borough Gaming Tournament

Nintendo's baaaaack... in the first-ever, globally live-streamed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Mar 4, 2020 9:38 AM Read more >

Coronavirus Hits New York

The countdown is over, and containment begins in earnest. A New York City woman is the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the state, officials announced on Sunday, March 1. Click here to view original web page at indyeastend.

Mar 4, 2020 7:13 AM Read more >

Stop 'N' Swap! GrowNYC Hosts Free Swapping Event in East Flatbush

The public is invited to bring clean, portable items to share with those who can use them

Mar 3, 2020 7:49 PM Read more >

50in50 Monologue Series at BHT Returns with 'Letters to Our Sons'

This year's monologue presenters include Lisa Arrindell, Joie Lee, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Pauletta Pearson Washington and more!

Mar 3, 2020 1:35 PM Read more >

Central Brooklyn Officials Organize Day of Action to Raise 2020 Census Awareness in Hard-to-Count Neighborhoods

Predominantly black communities often have among the lowest response rates to the U.S. Census, the once-a-decade count of the country's population mandated by the Constitution.

Mar 3, 2020 12:10 PM Read more >

Female-Founded Startups Compete in the 16th 'Make It in Brooklyn' Pitch Contest

Make It Black Co-founder Amanda Grogan won first place with her plan for repurposing unsold vintage clothing

Mar 2, 2020 5:29 PM Read more >