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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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Garden Makeover Underway at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

The Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) on Tuesday broke ground on a large garden renovation project, which will create a...

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Brooklyn Attorney’s Wilderness Program Empowering BIPOC Youth

By: Brianna Robles Sam Gregory, the founder of Brooklyn To Alaska, has spent over 35 years tackling serious cases as a criminal defense...

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Community Voices Shape Future Plans for Historic Flatbush African Burial Ground

By: Christopher Edwards Flatbush residents on Saturday were given the chance to share their ideas for the future of the Flatbush African...

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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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Salazar Calls for End to Home Flipping and ICE Immigrant Detentions

By: Christopher Edwards State Senator Julia Salazar, who represents the state’s 18th District comprising portions of Bushwick and Cypress...

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Brooklyn Dance Company Marks 40 Years of Captivating Storytelling

By: Brianna Robles  Meet the women who have been dancing to the beat of their own drum for the past four decades. Urban Bush Women, a...

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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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