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Jun
04
What if… the Barclays Center Had Been the Jackie Robinson Arena?

What if… the Barclays Center Had Been the Jackie Robinson Arena?

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – By Adrian Childress/BklynerOn June 2, on the fifth day of protests against police brutality, activists
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May
14
Don’t Talk To Me About Leaving: I Can’t Wait for Brooklyn to Welcome Me Back

Don’t Talk To Me About Leaving: I Can’t Wait for Brooklyn to Welcome Me Back

Jamie Betesh Carter with her daughter. Family photo.Every night when I cozy up to my 11-month-old daughter, I bring
5 min read
Mar
17
Essential Business: Ajwa Grocery Carries On

Essential Business: Ajwa Grocery Carries On

Ajwa grocery. Maria Newsom/BklynerOn ordinary days, the AJWA Grocery at the intersection of Coney Island and Foster Avenues in
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Feb
12
Extraordinary Nonprofit Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Latinx Community

Extraordinary Nonprofit Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Latinx Community

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Workshop participants at Mixteca’s mural. Courtesy of Mixteca.SUNSET PARK — Veronica Rosales was born
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Dec
23
Seeing and Being Seen at a Bushwick Drink and Draw

Seeing and Being Seen at a Bushwick Drink and Draw

Ladies Life Draw sessions featuring Lovejoy on the left and Adesina to the far right. Irina Groushevaia/Bklyner.BUSHWICK — On
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Nov
15
Middle Eastern and North African DJs Create Space in Brooklyn Nightlife

Middle Eastern and North African DJs Create Space in Brooklyn Nightlife

People dancing at Yalla! Party. Fabian Gomez/Yalla!Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)-focused parties in Brooklyn are creating
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Oct
10
BAM’s New Artistic Director Previews His First Next Wave Festival

BAM’s New Artistic Director Previews His First Next Wave Festival

David Binder by Jesse Winter/BAMThe Next Wave Festival at BAM has always been a showcase for new, exciting theater.
4 min read
Oct
03
Stiefelwerk Brings Old-Time Shoemaking to Prospect Heights

Stiefelwerk Brings Old-Time Shoemaking to Prospect Heights

Anne Marika Verploegh Chasse in her workshop. Ben Brachfeld/BklynerPROSPECT HEIGHTS – Even amid a crisis for small businesses in New
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Sep
20
‘Criminal Injustice System’ Alive and Well: Wrongfully Convicted Crown Heights Man Discusses Biopic

‘Criminal Injustice System’ Alive and Well: Wrongfully Convicted Crown Heights Man Discusses Biopic

The Black Lady Theatre serves as a cultural hub in Crown Heights for the arts, learning, sharing and experiencing Afrikan
4 min read
Sep
17
John Dewey HS Gets A New Student Kitchen

John Dewey HS Gets A New Student Kitchen

GRAVESEND – Five years ago, there was the talk of shutting John Dewey High School down. Last Friday was a celebration
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