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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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Brooklynites Are Stepping Up To Help Asylum Seekers in Prospect Heights

Brooklynites Are Stepping Up To Help Asylum Seekers in Prospect Heights

Over 17,000 migrants have recently arrived in the Big Apple and Brooklynites from around the borough are rushing to their aid.
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BK Public Library's Anti-Censorship Institute to Host 200 High School Student Activists in February

BK Public Library's Anti-Censorship Institute to Host 200 High School Student Activists in February

After the successful launch of "Books Unbanned," BPL is teaming up with PEN America to take its advocacy to the next level.
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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Mayor Adams' New Initiative Offers NYC Communities a Seat at the Table

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Mayor Adams' New Initiative Offers NYC Communities a Seat at the Table

With mayor's new initiative,"Breaking Bread, Building Bonds," the city will help pay for 1,000 free dinners aimed at building trust and fighting hate.
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