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Legendary R&B Singer Ashanti Reads her New Book ‘My Name is a Story’ to Students in Crown Heights

Legendary R&B Singer Ashanti Reads her New Book ‘My Name is a Story’ to Students in Crown Heights

Grammy winner Ashanti stopped by the Brooklyn Children’s Museum to read her new book to local kids on Wednesday as part of the City's new literacy program.
Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Reopening of East Flatbush Library

Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Reopening of East Flatbush Library

The library now boasts a larger main floor space for patrons, as well as an updated façade, with floor-to-ceiling windows and multiple skylights.
BK Urban Farmer Sows Seeds of Independence for Deaf Children in Uganda

BK Urban Farmer Sows Seeds of Independence for Deaf Children in Uganda

Brooklyn farmer and educator DeVonne Jackson Perez just got back from two weeks of teaching agriculture to students in Uganda. Here's what she learned.
Breaking Ground: Revolutionary Brownsville Housing Project is Paving the Way for Affordable Climate Friendly Living

Breaking Ground: Revolutionary Brownsville Housing Project is Paving the Way for Affordable Climate Friendly Living

The new development will create 216 permanently affordable housing units at 326 Rockaway Avenue.
Middle Schoolers Take to the Streets of Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy to Protest Gun Violence

Middle Schoolers Take to the Streets of Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy to Protest Gun Violence

The walkout is a culmination of a 2 1/2-month learning expedition in which gun violence is studied across a variety of disciplines, including English, social studies and science.
Restoration names Shadawn Smith as its new executive VP for Arts and Culture

Restoration names Shadawn Smith as its new executive VP for Arts and Culture

Smith will be tasked with managing all arts and cultural initiatives and activities on Restoration’s campus, in addition to overseeing The Billie's roster of programs
Brooklyn Elementary School Students Release Juvenile Trout Raised in Classroom

Brooklyn Elementary School Students Release Juvenile Trout Raised in Classroom

Thousands of students from New York City and upstate towns will participate in the environmental education program
Brownsville, East New York High Schoolers Can Earn $500 for Learning Web Development at Free Summer Camp

Brownsville, East New York High Schoolers Can Earn $500 for Learning Web Development at Free Summer Camp

America On Tech will be hosting two free web development camps in July and August
Black-Led Nonprofit Opens Brand New Makerspace in Flatbush Central Market

Black-Led Nonprofit Opens Brand New Makerspace in Flatbush Central Market

The newly-opened Mangrove Design Studio is a place where artists and makers can work on creative projects such as digital media, apparel, photography, audio and more.
Move Over, Met Gala: Here Are All the Best Looks from The People’s Ball at BK Public Library

Move Over, Met Gala: Here Are All the Best Looks from The People’s Ball at BK Public Library

On the eve of the Met Gala, Brooklynites show off their boldest styles and celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.