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Katey St. John

Katey St. John

Katey St John is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, activist, and baker whose passions lie where food and sustainability intersect. Inspired and motivated by youth climate activists, Katey uses her voice to elevate stories of people and communities making positive environmental impacts.

At BK Reader, Katey creates videos and writes articles about Brooklyn food, art, events and more. She sees video as a tool for learning and hopes to create lasting change in the world, one film at a time.

Recent Work by Katey

Summer is Coming: Here Are 15 CSAs Feeding BK Farm-Fresh Food

Summer is Coming: Here Are 15 CSAs Feeding BK Farm-Fresh Food

Sign-ups are starting for many of the Community Supported Agriculture programs around the borough.
How a Fort Greene Class is Using Dance to Alleviate Parkinson’s Disease

How a Fort Greene Class is Using Dance to Alleviate Parkinson’s Disease

Dance for PD allows Brooklynites living with Parkinson’s to connect not only with friends, but with their own bodies.
VIDEO: Cuteness Overload at 'Great Pupkin' Dog Costume Contest

VIDEO: Cuteness Overload at 'Great Pupkin' Dog Costume Contest

The event was full of "good boys" and great costumes.
BRIC JazzFest Reaches BK Gen Z Through Genre-Bending Lineup

BRIC JazzFest Reaches BK Gen Z Through Genre-Bending Lineup

The festival's array of established and emerging artists blended jazz and hip-hop to create a unique sound.
VIDEO: Little Amal Makes a Big Splash in Bed Stuy

VIDEO: Little Amal Makes a Big Splash in Bed Stuy

Drums thumped, hands waved and children danced: Bed Stuy welcomed Little Amal with open arms.
Ramen Noodles, Family and Tradition Are the Focus of This New Japanese Diner in BK

Ramen Noodles, Family and Tradition Are the Focus of This New Japanese Diner in BK

This new Williamsburg restaurant carries on Tonchin's tradition of fresh ingredients and home-cooked meals.
Bushwick’s 'Farm to People' Eatery Hosts Fungi-Friendly Event to Kick Off Climate Week

Bushwick’s 'Farm to People' Eatery Hosts Fungi-Friendly Event to Kick Off Climate Week

“Mushrooms are just as fascinating as plants," said award-winning chef, Sophia Roe, during the event's panel discussion.
Singin' in the...Train! Kimani Jackson Makes the Subway his Stage

Singin' in the...Train! Kimani Jackson Makes the Subway his Stage

"Follow your dreams and take risks," Jackson says, ending each of his performances with an inspiring instruction.
For the First Time, Brooklyn Will Be Host to 'Call of Duty,' One of the Biggest Esports Events of the Year

For the First Time, Brooklyn Will Be Host to 'Call of Duty,' One of the Biggest Esports Events of the Year

Get ready for some intense rivalries at this e-gaming championship.
Tiny Buildings, Big Heart: Meet Aaron Kinard's Miniature Brooklyn

Tiny Buildings, Big Heart: Meet Aaron Kinard's Miniature Brooklyn

Kinard is showing his miniatures to the world for the first time.