African-American

Jul
17
A Brownsville School Brings Conversation Of Race Inside The Classroom, Empowering Students

A Brownsville School Brings Conversation Of Race Inside The Classroom, Empowering Students

Jamel Floyd protest. (Photo: Adrian Childress/Bklyner)BROWNSVILLE – To bring the conversation of race inside the classroom and to give
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Dec
27
Happy Kwanzaa!

Happy Kwanzaa!

Yesterday, Dec. 26, marked the first day of Kwanzaa, a holiday created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. The celebration
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Jun
12
The Day: Fort Greene Park Erosion Mitigation and Plans for the Brooklyn Public House

The Day: Fort Greene Park Erosion Mitigation and Plans for the Brooklyn Public House

It may have been cloudy this week, but we’re sure many locals were able to keep their spirits flying
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Mar
12

Our Buildings: The Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument

The Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument stands tall in the middle of Fort Greene Park. (Illustration by Daniel Lewis)What makes
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Jan
07

Fort Greene Park Willoughby Entrance Reconstruction Faces Delays

Plans to renovate the Willoughby entrance of Fort Greene Park, prone to flooding and cracks, have been delayed repeatedly. (Photo
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Aug
07

National Night Out Connects Cops With the Community

Police officers served hot dogs to kids and other locals at Tuesday’s National Night Out Against Crime. (Photo by
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