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Landmark Dyslexia Programs in Brooklyn Receive New Funding

Landmark Dyslexia Programs in Brooklyn Receive New Funding

“This historic investment for dyslexia programs in Brooklyn is a step in the right direction,” said Council Member Rita Joseph.
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ENY Middle Schoolers Behind 'Subway Safety' Idea Advance to Nationals

ENY Middle Schoolers Behind 'Subway Safety' Idea Advance to Nationals

Four students from Liberty Avenue Middle School will represent New York in Latest Round of Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition
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BRIC TV to host #BHeard Town Hall: Healing with Housing

BRIC TV to host #BHeard Town Hall: Healing with Housing

Town hall begins at 7 p.m. EST, it is free across multiple platforms
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Brooklyn Children’s Museum to Host Week-Long Festival in Celebration of Black History Month

Brooklyn Children’s Museum to Host Week-Long Festival in Celebration of Black History Month

Called the Black Future Festival, the museum says that the eight-day event is a celebration of the peoples of the African Diaspora.
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'Welcome Back': Librarians at Long-Closed Saratoga Library Can't Wait to Reopen on Monday

'Welcome Back': Librarians at Long-Closed Saratoga Library Can't Wait to Reopen on Monday

BK Reader got a sneak peek inside Saratoga Library in Ocean Hill/Brownsville, ahead of its long-awaited reopening on Monday, Feb. 13.
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Exploring the Shared History of the BK NAACP and The Black Church: How to Meet The Moment

Exploring the Shared History of the BK NAACP and The Black Church: How to Meet The Moment

A two-part panel series exploring the relationship between the Brooklyn NAACP and the Black Church reveals a deep history and shared commitment to improving Black life.
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NYC 'FRESH' Program Opens 12 New Grocery Stores in Brooklyn

NYC 'FRESH' Program Opens 12 New Grocery Stores in Brooklyn

The program has brought fresh food to 1.2 million New Yorkers in underserved areas.
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After More Than 2 Years of Closure, The Saratoga Library Prepares for Reopening

After More Than 2 Years of Closure, The Saratoga Library Prepares for Reopening

The library closed in November 2020 for an HVAC replacement and is finally ready to serve the Ocean Hill-Brownsville community again.
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Brooklyn Nets to host HBCU Talks on Feb. 9 As Part of Black History Month Celebration

Brooklyn Nets to host HBCU Talks on Feb. 9 As Part of Black History Month Celebration

The Brooklyn Nets are bringing together students and alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to celebrate the important role these institutions have played.
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El Puente Opens Community Tech Lab in Williamsburg to Bridge Digital Divide

El Puente Opens Community Tech Lab in Williamsburg to Bridge Digital Divide

El Puente, a youth-led arts and human rights organization officially opened the doors to New York City's first Community Tech Lab.
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