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Asase Yaa Dance Theater Celebrates 17th Anniversary with 'An Ananse Tale'

'An Ananse Tale,' inspired by a Ghanaian folktale, was both a celebration of Asase Yaa's anniversary and the strength of the African diaspora worldwide - a core mission of the Brooklyn-based arts organization Photo credit: Asase Yaa On Friday, Februa

Local Tech Org Fundraises for East NY Kids to See Black Panther

"It is exciting to know that a movie like Black Panther can serve as an inspiration and a symbol of hope for my children," said Janet Huger, principal of East New York Middle School of Excellence.

This Brooklyn Property Owner Will Change Your Opinion of NYC Landlords

Alan Shamah has turned the buildings he manages into one loving community. The tenants see each other as family.

BP Adams to Hold Second Plant-Based Vegan Meetup

The event will feature a panel discussion of plant-based and vegan nutrition advocates, professionals and stakeholders discussing ideas for advancing healthy plant-based nutrition.
Actor Daniel Beaty on 'Emergency,' the Quest for Freedom and the Transformative Power of Art

Actor Daniel Beaty on 'Emergency,' the Quest for Freedom and the Transformative Power of Art

How can one person perform 43 roles in one play? Actor Daniel Beaty, who is bringing his award-winning play 'Emergency' to the Kumble Theater, can. He shared that and much more in a personal interview.

Crown Heights Hardware Store Fights for Survival Against Gentrification

Gentrification, that continues to plague Brooklyn, takes a toll on small business owner Mohammed Kamara.
Watch What Happens When Two Very Different Bed-Stuy Entrepreneurs Team Up... (Things Go a Little 'Viral')

Watch What Happens When Two Very Different Bed-Stuy Entrepreneurs Team Up... (Things Go a Little 'Viral')

HoneyBaked Ham was in need of a marketing campaign; Noah Katz happened to be carrying his selfie stick. The result: a Facebook video that has more than 9000 views so far

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to Kick off 100-Year Anniversary with the Borough’s Biggest Party

The 'party of the century' will not only be a festive affair with live entertainment and special guests to celebrate the Brooklyn chamber's centennial, it also kicks off a year of programming highlighting its legacy Photo credit: Downtown Brooklyn Bu

Fort Greene's Gotham Market Undergoes Revamp, Switches Out Four of Its Six Vendors

Just a year after its grand opening, Gotham Market is undergoing a revamp based on feedback from the community Photo credit: Cool Hunting Does the food hall concept work? Four tenants at Gotham Market at the Ashland - Mason Jar, Flip Bird, Apizza Reg

Brooklyn Org Fights to Make Court-Ordered Bail a Thing of the Past

The Brooklyn Community Bail Fund has changed the realities for many incarcerated individuals by raising money to help them post bail. Photo: Brooklyn Community Bail Fund In 1976, the Bail Act was enacted in the U.S.