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Photos: BK Reader Asks Brooklynites, Why Did You Join the March for Our Lives?

Thousands of New Yorkers joined the "March For Our Lives" in solidarity with the victims of the Parkland shooting and to demand stricter gun laws Photo Credit: Margot Elise On Saturday, thousands of fired-up citizens took it to the streets to march f

Writer's Panel Answers to 'A Call for Healing' at the National Black Writers Conference

Three authors tackled tough questions about the responsibility to heal their readers through their work. Andrea J. Ritchie, Desiree Cooper and Tai Allen sat on a panel to discuss writing and healing.

Photos: Black Literature Lovers Gather at the National Black Writers Conference

Last week's snowstorm delayed some of the events planned for the 14th Annual National Black Writers Conference at Medgar Evers College, but it couldn't put a damper on the conference's energy.

Parents, Teachers Chime in on DOE's Controversial Plan to Consolidate Schools in Bed-Stuy

The DOE's plan proposes to merge two public schools in Bed-Stuy and to cut rooms from a GED program, to make space for a third, a charter school. Representatives of the Citywide Council on High Schools and the Citywide Education Council.

What's Next for the #MeToo Movement? BRIC Panelists Discuss

Six panelists gathered at BRIC House to discuss how the #MeToo movement can succeed outside of social media. Panelists at #MeToo is Just the Beginning Town Hall share their ideas on how the #MeToo movement can succeed.

The STEM Future is Female and Diverse, Thanks to Digital Girl Inc.'s Hackathon

With the Youth Tech Challenge, Digital Girl Inc. challenges Brooklyn kids to envision the changes they would like to see in their community through technology Photo courtesy Digital Girl, Inc.

Congresswoman Clarke, FDNY Deputy Chief Boyd to be Honored for Their Pioneering Leadership

During Healthfirst's annual Women's History Celebration, Congresswoman Clarke and Deputy Chief Boyd will be recognized for their community service and their trailblazing role as women in leadership Two pioneering Brooklyn women will be among the ten

NYU Langone - Brooklyn Expanding its Endoscopy Services

NYU Langone - Brooklyn, ranked among the top hospitals in the country for gastroenterology and GI surgery, is now expanding its endoscopy services.
Photos: Bed-Stuy's Madam C.J. Walker Awards Celebrate Beauty Entrepreneurs of Color

Photos: Bed-Stuy's Madam C.J. Walker Awards Celebrate Beauty Entrepreneurs of Color

The first annual Madam C. J . Walker Leadership Awards honored dedicated local entrepreneurs for their commitment, success and leadership in Bed-Stuy's beauty care industry.

Clinton Hill's Greene Hill Food Co-op Fights to Stay in Business

The Clinton Hill food co-op turns to the community to help in its quest to find a new home Photo Credit: BaseDesign.