Search results for "C. Zawadi Morris"

The Movement Has Begun: A Black Studies Curriculum is on its Way to NYC's Public Schools

The group calls itself the EEAP Coalition, a movement that not only is history-making in its scope but also will serve as a blueprint for adoption at public schools across the country

Jun 21, 2022 6:26 PM Read more >

A Brooklyn-Based Rites of Passage Program Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming, Affirming Young Lives

Egbe Iwas offers a series of dynamic workshops that teaches youth skills that emphasize supporting positive self-affirmation and building strong moral character toward leadership in the community.

Jun 1, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

'Wedding Band' (A Love/Hate Story in Black and White) Will Have You Married to Your Seat

Written by Alice Childress and directed by Awoye Timpo, Wedding Band is making its first appearance in Brooklyn since its New York premiere in 1972.

May 11, 2022 11:02 AM Read more >

DanceAfrica 2022 Returns on May 27, and ... We Outside, Y'all!

DanceAfrica 2022 theme, “HOMEGROWN” not only harkens back to all of the original expressions that birthed the festival into existence, but also builds upon the best parts of what it has become

May 3, 2022 12:45 PM Read more >

Who Cares About the Small Businesses of East Brooklyn?

“Why do people of color always have to be displaced before they’re finally like, ‘You know what? Time to improve,'" said Camille Newman, director of the Brooklyn Women's Business Center in East New York.

Apr 27, 2022 7:25 PM Read more >

Janelle Monáe Stops Through BAM to Discuss New Book on Gender Identity, Time Travel, Totalitarianism and More

The Memory Librarian is Janelle Monáe's new anthology oriented around her critically acclaimed album Dirty Computer where we fast-forward to life in "the New Dawn."

Apr 24, 2022 5:15 PM Read more >

ZyemKids: Where Art Meets Fashion Meets Brooklyn

The children's fashion line looks back and forward in time, as a sort of update on the fun and whimsical flair of 80s fashion.

Apr 19, 2022 4:57 PM Read more >

Karen Hunter is Code Switching for No One

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and author of more than 30 books, Karen Hunter will be one of 50 esteemed featured guests at the 16th Annual National Black Writers Conference

Mar 28, 2022 8:31 PM Read more >

Letter From the Editor: Voting Rights Now!

MLK would not consider this day a cause for celebration. Here's why:

Jan 16, 2022 8:05 PM Read more >

Letter from the Editor: Navigating Another Christmas ... And a New Year with COVID

Don't let COVID-19 be the Grinch that stole Christmas

Dec 20, 2021 1:57 PM Read more >