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Here's Where You Can Get a Free Turkey in Brooklyn this Thanksgiving

Here's Where You Can Get a Free Turkey in Brooklyn this Thanksgiving

A number of local organizations are holding free turkey giveaways over the next week to make sure everyone can have a traditional meal in the most untraditional of times
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Brooklyn's Asase Yaa School of the Arts Will Hold A Virtual Benefit to Help End SARS

The virtual event will feature African dance and music in an effort to raise money to fight against police brutality in Nigeria
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Meet Some of the Brooklyn Activists Fighting for Justice in the Borough and Beyond

BK Reader talks to some of the boroughs many activists who have led protests and direct-actions this summer for a number of social justice causes
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$5.7M Expansion and Beautification of Brownsville’s Zion Triangle Plaza Complete

$5.7M Expansion and Beautification of Brownsville’s Zion Triangle Plaza Complete

The project, which began in 2018, includes new benches, trees and plantings, and ample space for outdoor performances.
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City Gives Org $1.5M to Help Young People Avoid 'School-to-Prison Pipeline'

City Gives Org $1.5M to Help Young People Avoid 'School-to-Prison Pipeline'

Exalt runs a program that educates young people accused of crimes and helps them to get internships
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Veterans Day: A Tribute to All American Veterans

Veterans Day: A Tribute to All American Veterans

Veterans Day gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime
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Brooklyn Nets Teaming Up with Nike to Support Girls in Sport

Brooklyn Nets Teaming Up with Nike to Support Girls in Sport

Brooklyn Nets and Nike’s Game Grower program gives NYC girls the chance to get into leadership positions and encourage peers to play sport
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With COVID-19 Recovery Funding, 2 Brooklyn Orgs Aim to Address Racial Equity

Robin Hood’s $16M Power Fund supports leaders of color committed to innovating solutions for the most pressing issues of their communities
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Bed-Stuy Organizer a Face of New Campaign Tackling Gun Violence, COVID-19

Bed-Stuy Organizer a Face of New Campaign Tackling Gun Violence, COVID-19

Shneaqua Purvis lost her sister to a stray bullet. Now she's fighting to make sure other families don't have to go through the same thing.
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BP Eric Adams Blames Budget Slashing for Rise in Graffiti Across Brooklyn

BP Eric Adams Blames Budget Slashing for Rise in Graffiti Across Brooklyn

Borough President Eric Adams joined community leaders to clean graffiti off Atlantic Ave Auto Repair shop this week
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