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CURLFEST 2024: Embracing Black Hair, Beauty, and Cultural Pride

By: Brianna Robles Hundreds of people gathered on a misty Saturday in Prospect Park to celebrate Black natural hair and beauty...

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Prospect Park Resonates with Meshell Ndegeocello’s Uplifting Gospel Show

By: C. Zawadi Morris After a rescheduled performance due to rain, singer and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello gave fans everything they were...

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Book Club Promotes The Right to Read Varied Stories

By: Brianna Robles When was the last time you picked up a good book for pleasure? And one that helped you understand a different culture,...

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After Six Years, Heirloom Bourbon Launches in Red Hook

By: Hannah Berman The seeds for Baby Jane, a new heirloom corn-based bourbon, were sown in 2012. Back then, Red Hook’s Widow Jane...

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Laughter Takes Center Stage at Williamsburg’s Improv Festival

By: Tony Lipka The Brooklyn Comedy Collective held its third annual Fun and Dumb Improv Festival from July 11 through July 14, where...

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A Conversation with Grammy-Winning Producer Keith Harris

By: Christopher Edwards He’s the man behind some of your favorite hits, but you may not know his name. Keith Harris, who has been playing...

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Brownsville Recreation Center (BRC) To Get $160 Million Investment To Turn It Into A Brand New State of the Art Facility

New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, recently announced one of the major highlights of the city’s 2025 budget, the $160 million...

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Judge Sharen D. Hudson: A Lifelong Commitment to Justice, Fairness and Rehabilitation

In the heart of Brooklyn, Judge Sharen D. Hudson stands as a beacon of justice and community advocacy. Currently serving as the Acting...

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Brooklyn Music School Secures Over $500,000 to Preserve Historic Institution

By: Christopher Edwards A century-old music school in Fort Greene has raised over $500,000 in recent weeks to keep its doors open amid...

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SQUALL: A Brooklyn Film Offering a Glimpse into the Journey of Overcoming Substance Abuse

By: Brianna Robles In 2022, 3,026 people died of overdoses in New York City alone, according to provisional data provided by the city. Of...

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