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Zainab Iqbal

Zainab Iqbal

Zainab is a staff reporter at Bklyner who sometimes writes poetry in her free time || zainab@bklyner.com
Jun
04
Muslims Against Police Brutality Protest: Bay Ridge To Barclays Center

Muslims Against Police Brutality Protest: Bay Ridge To Barclays Center

Photo via Najm Designs Photography, with permission.BAY RIDGE – Three hours, seven miles, and 23,000 steps. That is how
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Jun
04
‘Unprovoked Attack’ Leaves Two Police Officers Shot, One Stabbed & Suspect In Critical Condition

‘Unprovoked Attack’ Leaves Two Police Officers Shot, One Stabbed & Suspect In Critical Condition

Photo: Hillel Lash/BklynerFLATBUSH – Two officers were shot, one was stabbed, and the suspect was also shot in an “unprovoked
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Jun
03
Briefing 6/3: More Protests, Day Camps To Reopen & NYC Expands Free COVID-19 Testing

Briefing 6/3: More Protests, Day Camps To Reopen & NYC Expands Free COVID-19 Testing

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – on May 29. By Adrian Childress/BklynerIt’s Wednesday! We started off with rain this morning,
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Jun
03
Muslims Giving Back Feeds The Protestors & Fights For Justice

Muslims Giving Back Feeds The Protestors & Fights For Justice

MGB volunteers giving out water and falafel sandwiches. (Photo via Mohamed Bahe, with permission)BARCLAYS CENTER – Muslims Giving Back (MGB)
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Jun
03
Central Brooklyn Congressional Candidates (NY-9) on Protests

Central Brooklyn Congressional Candidates (NY-9) on Protests

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – on May 29. By Adrian Childress/BklynerBROOKLYN – The race for Congressional District 9 that represents Brooklyn
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Jun
02
Briefing 6/2: Citywide Curfew For The Week, Dentists Can Reopen, & New Hand Sanitizer Dispensers

Briefing 6/2: Citywide Curfew For The Week, Dentists Can Reopen, & New Hand Sanitizer Dispensers

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – on May 29. By Adrian Childress/BklynerIt’s Tuesday! The weather is wonderful outside and is
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Jun
02
‘It’s A Few Bad Apples’: Black Men Murdered By Police Isn’t A Race Issue, Brooklyn Cop Says

‘It’s A Few Bad Apples’: Black Men Murdered By Police Isn’t A Race Issue, Brooklyn Cop Says

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd. (Photo: Adrian Childress/Bklyner)BROOKLYN – The murder of George Floyd, an innocent Black man, by a
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Jun
01
Briefing June 1: There’s A Curfew Tonight, Lots Of Arrests, People Pepper-Sprayed & More

Briefing June 1: There’s A Curfew Tonight, Lots Of Arrests, People Pepper-Sprayed & More

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – on May 29. By Adrian Childress/BklynerIt’s finally June! May this month bring happiness. Here
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Jun
01
‘It’s A Shit System’: Brooklyn Cop Speaks Out About Racism In The NYPD

‘It’s A Shit System’: Brooklyn Cop Speaks Out About Racism In The NYPD

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – on May 29. By Adrian Childress/BklynerBROOKLYN – The murder of George Floyd, an innocent Black man,
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May
29
Briefing 5/29: A Protest For George Floyd At Barclays Today, June 8 Reopening & More

Briefing 5/29: A Protest For George Floyd At Barclays Today, June 8 Reopening & More

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerHappy Friday! The weekend has finally arrived. Please stay safe and practice social distancing rules. Governor Cuomo
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