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Why I'll Never Again Tell a Pregnant Woman She's "Glowing"

According to an insightful article by Sasha Brown-Worsham, the conditioned response to a pregnant woman's changing body is not always on par with how he woman feels.

Why I'll Never Again Tell a Pregnant Woman She's "Glowing"

According to an insightful article by Sasha Brown-Worsham, the conditioned response to a pregnant woman's changing body is not always on par with how he woman feels.

Brooklyn's Afropunk Festival Announces 2016 Lineup

On August 27th and 28th, Brooklyn will host the 12th annual Afropunk Festival as they welcome a new wave of dynamic musical performances and events.

Big Wins in New York Primary Election

Photo Credit: Getty Images The nation turned to New York City on Tuesday April 19, when the registered NY voters took their turn in the presidential election primaries.

Prospect Park Zoo Welcomes World's Tiniest Foxes

On Monday the Wildlife Conservation Society told zoo-lovers that they will be able to visit the world's tiniest species of foxes in their new home at the Prospect Park Zoo.

Brooklyn Student Sues NYPD For Unreasonable Force

In a world where a simple camera phone can provide an accurate account of police interactions, young citizens are finding the courage to speak up for themselves and their civil rights.
Fabiola Jean-Louis on the Art of Time-Travel, Truth-Telling and Rewriting History

Fabiola Jean-Louis on the Art of Time-Travel, Truth-Telling and Rewriting History

Until the story of the hunt is told by the lion, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter   ~Ewe-Mina proverb

According to research, the benefits of paid leave for children are real

Photo Credit: Thinkstock In a world where parents struggle to balance work responsibilities and family needs, the argument for paid parental leave is furthered by dynamic research. Read more

Does Exercise During Pregnancy Lead to Exercise-Loving Offspring?

Mice born to mothers that run during their pregnancies grow up to be rodents that love to run as adults, according to a thought-provoking new animal experiment, while pups with sedentary moms had a less-enthusiastic attitude toward exercise.

Selebrasyon Returns, Celebrates Haitian Culture and Art in NYC

Haiti Cultural Exchange (HCX) is proud to announce the Second Biennial Selebrasyon!, a festival of Haitian art and culture, showcasing the diversity, beauty and vitality of Haiti and its Diaspora!.