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Festival Brings Richness and Variety of Caribbean Film to BAM

Festival Brings Richness and Variety of Caribbean Film to BAM

The festival presents shorts, feature films and documentaries from all across the Caribbean, and kicks off with Idris Elba’s directorial debut "Yardie"
Local Nonprofits to Build 20 Affordable Units in Bushwick

Local Nonprofits to Build 20 Affordable Units in Bushwick

The monthly rents for the apartments at 63 Stockholm Street will range between $524 to $1,749.
Annual Conference on Healing Trauma Returns to Crown Heights

Annual Conference on Healing Trauma Returns to Crown Heights

The conference convenes victims, service providers and community members to discuss trauma and healing for young men of color. 
Jumaane Williams Wins Race for NYC Public Advocate

Jumaane Williams Wins Race for NYC Public Advocate

The Flatbush councilman won the seat vacated by Attorney General Letitia James, which he will keep at least until the end of the year
DeBlasio, Cuomo Propose Congestion Pricing to Fix the MTA

DeBlasio, Cuomo Propose Congestion Pricing to Fix the MTA

Senator Myrie and transportation advocates called on the governor on Monday to pass and include congestion pricing in the 2019 budget.
Funny and Furious! Inaugural Black Women in Comedy Festival to Take Over Bed-Stuy

Funny and Furious! Inaugural Black Women in Comedy Festival to Take Over Bed-Stuy

Born out of rage over the lack of representation, the festival gives a platform to some of the brightest and funniest ladies in comedy
Courtroom on Wheels -- Free Legal Services Are Coming to East Brooklyn

Courtroom on Wheels -- Free Legal Services Are Coming to East Brooklyn

The Mobile Legal Help Center provides high quality, free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers who cannot afford attorneys.
Art 50 Years After Stonewall: New Exhibit to Explore Legacy of Stonewall Riots

Art 50 Years After Stonewall: New Exhibit to Explore Legacy of Stonewall Riots

A new exhibit at Brooklyn Museum will feature 22 LGBTQ+ artists whose work honors the fight for queer liberation
New Plan Will Make Downtown Brooklyn a Livable 'National Urban Center’

New Plan Will Make Downtown Brooklyn a Livable 'National Urban Center’

The plan will include long-term improvements to Downtown Brooklyn’s public spaces to help them keep up with the neighborhood's growth
Yasss! Drag Queen Gives Flatbush Kids A Glamorous Tutorial

Yasss! Drag Queen Gives Flatbush Kids A Glamorous Tutorial

The girls spent some quality time with drag queen Cholula Lemon who introduced them to the high art of makeup