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Bay Ridge Student, Justice Mikles, Wins Statewide 'Star Search' Talent Competition

Bay Ridge Student, Justice Mikles, Wins Statewide 'Star Search' Talent Competition

More than 200 young people in The Salvation Army Greater New York Division’s Corps Music & Creative Arts program competed
From 'Starving Artist,' to Starring on T.V., This Actor Now Helps BK Kids Express, Build Confidence Through the Arts

From 'Starving Artist,' to Starring on T.V., This Actor Now Helps BK Kids Express, Build Confidence Through the Arts

Actor Dayo Olatokun first had a vision that he needed to teach when he was working as a "struggling artist" in LA, and sleeping in his car. Now he has a successful extracurricular arts program for NYC schools.
'Black Writers Lighting the Way:' A Rebroadcast and Community Conversation

'Black Writers Lighting the Way:' A Rebroadcast and Community Conversation

If you missed the groundbreaking conference in March, The Center Black Literature is offering another chance to be a part of this important conversation
Medgar Evers College Poised to Grow Cannabis Minor Program

Medgar Evers College Poised to Grow Cannabis Minor Program

The Cannabis Minor Degree Program at Medgar Evers— the first degree of its kind in the entire CUNY system– will provide students the business skills necessary to get in on one of the country's fastest-growing new industries.
At Liberation Diploma Plus High School for Transferred Teens, the Counselors are the REAL 'Ride-or-Dies'

At Liberation Diploma Plus High School for Transferred Teens, the Counselors are the REAL 'Ride-or-Dies'

Two local high school counselors speak out about why having counselors in NYC's public schools is so important
Sen. Myrie Announces State Funding For College Career Training in Environmental Sciences

Sen. Myrie Announces State Funding For College Career Training in Environmental Sciences

The $2.1 million program will connect environmental science with social justice work in New York's Adirondack Park
High School Students and Local Nonprofit Provide Free Haircuts to Community

High School Students and Local Nonprofit Provide Free Haircuts to Community

The partnership with the nonprofit provides the students with long-term career development assistance and guidance.
Bed-Stuy School Helps Students in Shelters With Free Laundry ... And a Comfort Dog

Bed-Stuy School Helps Students in Shelters With Free Laundry ... And a Comfort Dog

At a Bed-Stuy school where about one-third of students live in a shelter, staff help kids by washing their laundry, walking them to school and even getting a school comfort dog. Now the school needs help with a new dryer.
Soul2Soulz Is Using Filmmaking to Empower Underserved Brooklyn Youth

Soul2Soulz Is Using Filmmaking to Empower Underserved Brooklyn Youth

Nicole “Soul” Creary founded Soul2Soulz to engage, enlighten, energize and empower youth to live up to their full potential
The After School Program Building BK Girls' Confidence, Decision-Making Skills

The After School Program Building BK Girls' Confidence, Decision-Making Skills

Girls on the Run NYC combines physical fitness activities with life skills lessons, building up to girls doing a 5km run and a community project