Spotlight

Cinema With a Cause: Empowering NYC Through Film And Civic Engagement

The Center For Law and Social Justice launches a film screening series that address critical social issues for Black Americans.

Sep 16, 2024 10:27 AM Read more >

Cameroon Takes The Spotlight at This Year's DanceAfrica at BAM

Film screenings, live performances, an outdoor marketplace, classes, an art exhibit and much more are at BAM's DanceAfrica festival.

May 9, 2024 12:46 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Wallabout Wonderland to Feature 200+ Small Businesses This Wknd

The largest pop-up holiday market in Brooklyn will host 75 Black-owned, Brooklyn-based small businesses curated by The Lay Out.

Nov 30, 2023 2:29 PM Read more >

Get on Santa’s ‘Nice List’ by Shopping Local at Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Annual Wallabout Wonderland, Dec 2 - 3

Wallabout Wonderland is the largest holiday market in Brooklyn, featuring more than 200 independent vendors and small businesses.

Nov 17, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Brooklyn’s M.A.D. Basketball Legend, Ted Gustus, Honored at 2023 NIT Season Tip-Off

Ted Gustus has coached more than 5,000 youth across Brooklyn, with several players continuing on to the NBA.

Nov 6, 2023 12:39 PM Read more >

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Makes Triumphant Return to BAM for Limited Engagement

The world-renowned dance troupe will perform two programs at BAM — one featuring the seminal works of Alvin Ailey himself, and the other featuring a distinctly Brooklyn mix of rare and recent works.

Jun 6, 2023 1:34 PM Read more >

DanceAfrica is Back at BAM for a Beat-Thumping Celebration of Ghana's Revolutionary Spirit

Now until June 1, celebrate DanceAfrica at BAM with film screenings, live performances, an outdoor marketplace, classes, an art exhibit and much more.

May 16, 2023 1:24 PM Read more >

New BRIC Podcast Series Explores the Past, Present and Future of Labor in Brooklyn

The latest "Brooklyn, USA" podcast season takes an in-depth look at the past, present and future of work and the labor movement in Brooklyn.

Mar 15, 2023 2:10 PM Read more >

Unlocking Potential: Job Fair Addresses the Urgent Need for Job Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the unemployment rate for formerly incarcerated individuals is nearly five times higher than the general population.

Mar 14, 2023 11:19 AM Read more >

BRIC Opens 2 Thought-Provoking Art Shows, Both Free

Group show "When I Am Empty Please Dispose of Me Properly" and Buzz Slutzky's first solo show "For Example" are now open to the public at BRIC in Downtown Brooklyn as part of the institution's 2023 spring roster.

Feb 1, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >