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

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

Jun 4, 2020 6:01 PM Read more >

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

Jun 4, 2020 5:58 PM Read more >

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.

Jun 4, 2020 1:51 PM Read more >

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

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

Jun 4, 2020 1:12 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Youth to Speak Out Against Defunding of the Summer Youth Employment Program in Virtual Town Hall

The City Council has proposed cutting funding for the Summer Youth Employment eliminating up to 75,000 summer jobs for youth

Jun 4, 2020 8:59 AM Read more >

Teens Can Apply Now for the Myrtle Av. Young Entrepreneur Mentorship Summer Program

Young residents of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Students are provided paid job placements at a local businesses

Jun 3, 2020 4:38 PM Read more >

In the Wake of Protests, Mayor de Blasio Visits Flatbush; Assemblymember Bichotte Introduces Bill to End Racial Profiling

As the community continues to protest in honor of George Floyd, Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte introduces legislation to stop police officers from racial profiling.

Jun 3, 2020 4:06 PM Read more >

Coronavirus deaths in San Francisco vs. New York: What causes such big differences in cities' tolls?

By: Laura B. Balzer , University of Massachusetts Amherst and Brian W. Whitcomb , University of Massachusetts Amherst San Francisco and New York City both reported their first COVID-19 cases during the first week of March.

Jun 3, 2020 12:32 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Businesses Clean Up and Board Up After Weekend of Protests

The sounds of saws ripping through plywood and hammers being wielded to secure storefronts could be heard in Downtown Brooklyn and along Flatbush Avenue today. Click here to view original web page at www.brownstoner.

Jun 3, 2020 10:25 AM Read more >

Emergency Lawsuit Filed To Free 108 New Yorkers Illegally Detained By NYPD During Protests

The Legal Aid Society has filed a lawsuit to free New Yorkers who have been detained for days without arraignment

Jun 3, 2020 10:19 AM Read more >