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BK Queer Collective Centers Ukraine in Week-Long Pride Festival

BK Queer Collective Centers Ukraine in Week-Long Pride Festival

Brooklyn has one of the largest Ukrainian populations outside of Eastern Europe, and local organizers of Pride events are making sure the people of Ukraine—particularly trans people—are not forgotten amid the festivities
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In BK Director's Pandemic Movie, Chinese-American Actor Fights His Way Out of Racist Snuff

In BK Director's Pandemic Movie, Chinese-American Actor Fights His Way Out of Racist Snuff

'Duke of New York' was made during the pandemic in response to anti-Asian hate, the director says, with a major fight scene shot on the Coney Island boardwalk
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NY Barrels Towards New Voting Rights Law That Would Prevent Repeat of 2016 BK Voter Purge, Supporters Say

The act would require a pre-clearance to make changes, such as moving poll locations, in areas with a history of voter discrimination
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BK Educators Encouraged By City's Plan to Pilot AAPI History Curriculum in Schools

BK Educators Encouraged By City's Plan to Pilot AAPI History Curriculum in Schools

Brooklyn College educators have been campaigning for an AAPI curriculum in city school for months. Last week, the city announced it is set to pilot a curriculum on Asian American history in public schools.
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New Prospect Park Exhibit Takes Visitors on a Journey Into What Life Sounds Like ... Underground

New Prospect Park Exhibit Takes Visitors on a Journey Into What Life Sounds Like ... Underground

Artist Nikki Lindt has spent a year exploring the mysterious world of underground sound, discovering the surprising reality of what a worm, a tree root or a fish experiences
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BK-Based Producer Michaël Brun is Bringing Haitian Sound to Some of the Biggest Tracks in the World

BK-Based Producer Michaël Brun is Bringing Haitian Sound to Some of the Biggest Tracks in the World

Originally, Brun planned to be a pediatrician. He attended a military high school in Indiana on a scholarship and then college, as a pre-med student. But the music industry had already started knocking at his door.
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BK Parks Advocates Urge Mayor to Make Good on Campaign Promise of 1% of NYC Budget for Parks

BK Parks Advocates Urge Mayor to Make Good on Campaign Promise of 1% of NYC Budget for Parks

Parks advocates say the budget cuts, and resulting loss of staff, will immediately impact the quality of Brooklyn parks
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From 'Starving Artist,' to Starring on T.V., This Actor Now Helps BK Kids Express, Build Confidence Through the Arts

From 'Starving Artist,' to Starring on T.V., This Actor Now Helps BK Kids Express, Build Confidence Through the Arts

Actor Dayo Olatokun first had a vision that he needed to teach when he was working as a "struggling artist" in LA, and sleeping in his car. Now he has a successful extracurricular arts program for NYC schools.
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DEC Delays Decision 6th Time Around National Grid Gas Vaporizers Near Greenpoint NYCHA Property

DEC Delays Decision 6th Time Around National Grid Gas Vaporizers Near Greenpoint NYCHA Property

The Department of Environmental Conservation said it will not issue a permit decision for National Grid's project in Greenpoint until the utility has gone through a process with another state department
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Viral Comedy Duo Syd & Mike Step Out From IG Stoner Vids to Potential TV Series

Viral Comedy Duo Syd & Mike Step Out From IG Stoner Vids to Potential TV Series

The comedians behind the viral 'Syd & Mike' Instagram videos have an opportunity to get a TV series off the ground, with their pilot being chosen for SeriesFest
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