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Just Leadership USA: Fighting the Criminal Justice System from the Inside Out

Just Leadership USA, an organization dedicated to cutting the country's prison population in half, is co-sponsoring a panel at Brooklyn Law School to discuss what closing Rikers Island would mean for Brooklyn Actor & activist, Gbenga Akinnagbe, s

Make Love, Be Safe with ARTCondomNYC

The city's 'ARTCondomNYC' initiative features a limited-edition series of condom wrappers designed by contemporary artists to re-energize the conversation around safe sex practices Photo credit: NY Daily News It is Valentine's Day - and National Cond

Bklyn Library Seeks Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights Creatives for Artist-in-Residence Program

The four- to ten-week program offers residencies to six to eight local artists from Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights and includes stipends, supplies and studio space Photo credit: Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn Public Library , in partnership w

UrbanGlass Shares the Secrets of Glassblowing at Open Studio

BK Reader captured some of the most mesmerizing moments in photo and video — see for yourself! On Saturday, February 10, UrbanGlass , the largest glass studio in New York and on the East Coast, opened its doors to the public for its first open

Local Tech Org Fundraises for East NY Kids to See Black Panther

"It is exciting to know that a movie like Black Panther can serve as an inspiration and a symbol of hope for my children," said Janet Huger, principal of East New York Middle School of Excellence.

Photos: Brooklyn NonProfits Celebrated for Their Commitment to Racial Equity and Social Justice in the Borough

Five organizations were awarded $100,000 each for demonstrating creativity and impact in addressing critical challenges in the borough Cecilia Clarke, president and CEO of Brooklyn Community Foundation, proudly displays check for $100,000 award Photo

New Web Portal NYCHOPE Offers Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors

NYCHOPE offers a directory of local services; information about signs of abuse; and a guide about how to help a person experiencing abuse - easily and safely accessible from any smartphone, tablet or computer. Photo credit: NYC.

Bed-Stuy 4th Graders Are Headed off to Medgar Evers College

The young academics of Bed-Stuy's P.S. 5 are participating in the 16-week 'SOAR with STEM' program, a Medgar Evers College Pipeline initiative Seventeen young scholars were send off to Megar Evers College to partake in the 'SOAR with STEM' program.

Adams Proposes Plan of Action to Tackle NYCHA Heating Crisis

In lieu of the ongoing NYCHA heating crisis, Adams urged to better utilize city resources, expedite the bureaucratic processes, as well as increase real-time communication with residents on the progress of repairs.

After 18-Month Renovation, Marcy Library Reopens its Doors to Local Bookworms

While Marcy Library was closed, BPL refreshed and modernized it with paint, new tables, chairs and shelving, computers, enhanced lighting and a modern children's area with an interactive activity wall.