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Surviving and Thriving Under Apartheid -- Trevor Noah to Discuss Memoir in Brooklyn

Surviving and Thriving Under Apartheid -- Trevor Noah to Discuss Memoir in Brooklyn

The Daily Show host will celebrate the paperback release of his bestselling debut "Born a Crime" with an intimate conversation at the Kings Theatre
Housing Advocates Call for Racial Impact Study to Be Part of City's Rezoning Process

Housing Advocates Call for Racial Impact Study to Be Part of City's Rezoning Process

Studying the demographic changes would require the city to acknowledge that rezonings accelerate speculation and displacement, advocates say.
Call for Black Women Writers: 'What Will You Leave Behind for Your Daughters?'

Call for Black Women Writers: 'What Will You Leave Behind for Your Daughters?'

The annual 50in50 series selects 50 Black women and girls from all walks of life to share their stories in form of a letter.
All Aboard! Navy Yard Will Be Added to NYC Ferry Stops

All Aboard! Navy Yard Will Be Added to NYC Ferry Stops

The new ferry stop will be located adjacent to Dock 72 and offer a new commuting option for both Navy Yard employees and local residents
The People Have Spoken: Brooklyn Library’s Eagle Has a Name!

The People Have Spoken: Brooklyn Library’s Eagle Has a Name!

Named after the late Borough President Raymond V. Ingersoll, the Eagle can now peacefully nest in the central library's main lobby.
Bklyn Children's Museum to Celebrate MLK with a Family Day of Service and Art

Bklyn Children's Museum to Celebrate MLK with a Family Day of Service and Art

The annual "I Have a Dream Celebration" boasts kids-friendly programming that explores Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

NY State Senate Passes Sweeping Voting Reforms

The state senate opened its legislative session with a bang by tackling the critical issue of voting reforms. What will change? 
Bklyn Hospitals Add 'Meatless Mondays' Menus to Promote Healthy Nutrition

Bklyn Hospitals Add 'Meatless Mondays' Menus to Promote Healthy Nutrition

Woodhull and Kings County Hospitals now serve plant-based deliciousness to encourage healthier food choices
#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Deliver Keynote at BAM's Annual MLK Tribute

#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Deliver Keynote at BAM's Annual MLK Tribute

The celebration will also feature performances by Oddisee and the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, as well as a screening of the social justice documentary 'Dolores'
New Development to Bring 88 Units of Affordable Senior Housing to East Flatbush

New Development to Bring 88 Units of Affordable Senior Housing to East Flatbush

Located at 1488 New York Avenue, the complex will also include a 10,575-square-foot community facility for geriatric primary care and social services.