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Brooklyn Cheers for Jayson Tatum Look-Alike at Black Heartthrob Competition in Bed-Stuy

By: Brianna Nunley Drawn by curiosity and hopes of a meet-cute, a crowd braved a chilly Sunday afternoon in Herbert Von King Park in...

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New Book Amplifies the Legacy of Trailblazer Shirley Chisholm

By: Brianna Robles During her long-lasting career, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm once stated, “Everyone, with the exception of the Black...

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Brooklyn’s Hidden History: A Tale of Slavery and Black Resilience

By: Christopher Edwards Brooklyn’s past as a slaveholding capital, and later a center for free Black life, is explored in Brooklynites:...

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Attorney and Strategic Political Consultant Gregorio Mayers, Esq., Joins CUNY Law School’s Board of Visitors

In a move that underscores its commitment to social justice and community-focused leadership, CUNY School of Law, in their recent...

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New Faces, Beloved Stars at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Winter/Spring Season

Various acclaimed artists will grace the stage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) throughout the winter/spring 2025 season. Sponsored...

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From Joke to Jam-Packed: Brooklyn’s Zayn Malik Look-Alike Contest Becomes Social Media Sensation

By: Moses Jeanfrancois The screams heard on Sunday afternoon at Maria Hernandez Park in Bushwick was reminiscent of a One Direction...

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Asylum Seekers in Brooklyn Share Their Thoughts Amid Trump’s Win

By: Tareq Saghie Brooklyn’s longtime residents weren’t alone—asylum seekers who live in the borough also felt a mix of dread and...

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Basks in Sunlight After New Development Deal

In yet another reversal, additional revisions were made to the proposed rezoning of 962–972 Franklin Ave. during a City Council...

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Poetry, Music, and Resilience: BAM’s ‘I Guess It Was My Destiny To Live So Long’ Offers Sanctuary Amid Election Shock

By: Richard Burroughs Against the backdrop of the presidential election, poet Hanif Abdurraqib curated I Guess It Was My Destiny To Live...

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FDNY Extinguish Marine Park, Second Prospect Park Fires in Brooklyn

Firefighters put out a second brush fire in Prospect Park, and two other brush fires in Marine Park on Saturday, according to local media...

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