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Yemeni-American Hopes to Empower Women Through Brooklyn Bakery

Yemeni-American Hopes to Empower Women Through Brooklyn Bakery

Unrelenting activist Somia Elrowmeim seeks to bridge gaps between women of different cultures
Crown Heights Women Use Plants to Connect with NYC Seniors

Crown Heights Women Use Plants to Connect with NYC Seniors

PlanTogether is an initiative that distributes plants to NYC seniors quarantined at home and at nursing home facilities all over Brooklyn and Queens.
Young Brooklyn Entrepreneur on a Mission to Give Bags to Those in Need

Young Brooklyn Entrepreneur on a Mission to Give Bags to Those in Need

Thanks to a Brooklyn Community Foundation grant, Fantasia Fryer will ensure those in transition have the right tools to carry them through
Bed-Stuy’s Black Lives Matter Mural Becomes Hub for Community Activities

Bed-Stuy’s Black Lives Matter Mural Becomes Hub for Community Activities

Community leaders have come together to form the Bed-Stuy Mural Collective, which will hold socially responsible activities for Bed-Stuy residents
East Flatbush to Get New Community Center Funded by Cuts From NYPD Budget

East Flatbush to Get New Community Center Funded by Cuts From NYPD Budget

The new Shirley A. Chisholm Community Center will include an indoor pool and a kitchen for cooking classes
Read: Medgar Evers Family Pens Letter in Opposition to the Reappointment of Rudy Crew as MEC President

Read: Medgar Evers Family Pens Letter in Opposition to the Reappointment of Rudy Crew as MEC President

Medgar Evers' wife, Myrlie Evers, says the college's downward spiral has been a cause of embarrassment and deep concern.
Brooklyn Nonprofit Riseboro Keeps NYC Seniors Fed During COVID-19

Brooklyn Nonprofit Riseboro Keeps NYC Seniors Fed During COVID-19

RiseBoro Community Partnerships distributes food to 1200 people every week.
Brownsville Youth Leader Wins ESPY Award

Brownsville Youth Leader Wins ESPY Award

PeacePlayer Javonn Islar was recently awarded the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award
Brooklyn's Own Sergio Delavicci of 'John Wick 3' Speaks on Bridging the Gap Between Police and Community

Brooklyn's Own Sergio Delavicci of 'John Wick 3' Speaks on Bridging the Gap Between Police and Community

The Brooklyn-based actor speaks about visiting police precincts, working with the community and giving back
One Hundred Black Men of NYC Partners with the NFL to Provide College Scholarships

One Hundred Black Men of NYC Partners with the NFL to Provide College Scholarships

Black male college students majoring in sports management and sports medicine will be eligible to receive these scholarships