Free Bus to D.C. Departs Fulton Street for 63rd Anniversary of March on Washington

Brooklyn residents can join a free bus trip to Washington, D.C. on Friday, August 28, for the March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote — marking the 63rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 march and "I Have a Dream" speech. The trip, funded by the National...

Wheeling and Dealing: Trade Deadline Could Make—or Break—the Yankees’ Season

By Eddie CastroAs we approach the month of August, the New York Yankees are still fighting and crawling their way in hopes of capturing...

African & Caribbean Presence Within FIFA

By Kazembe Batts IG: @kazbattsRestaurants, sports bars, lounges, and pop-up street corner watch parties throughout New York City are giving people an excuse to...

Black August 2026 – Get Involved and Be Outside

By Jeffery Kazembe BattsIG: @kazbattsThe attacks are happening in real time, right now. The...

“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

Occasion: Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave, was asked to give an address regarding the...

Enduring Legacies Realized and Respected

African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation Finalizes Philanthropic Partnership Agreement with U.S. National Park Service...

Book Review: Latorial Faison’s Nursery Rhymes in Black and Blood at the Root

To the Ones Who Bear Witness” - Latorial Faison, Blood at the Root By Dr. Brenda M. Greene Poet laureate and scholar, Dr. Latorial Faison, expands the...

One in a Million: What We Owe Aaliyah — and Every little Black Girl

"Your love is a one in a million... it goes on and on and...

Other News

Black August 2026 – Get Involved and Be Outside

By Jeffery Kazembe BattsIG: @kazbattsThe attacks are happening in real time, right now. The...

“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

Occasion: Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave, was asked to give an address regarding the...

Danny Simmons, founder of Rush Arts, passes away at 72

Danny Simmons Jr., a globally known abstract painter, poet, and philanthropist, founded Rush Arts, a cultural and...

The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn’s Blueprint for Change on view through November 15

Presented by Prospect Park Alliance and Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI), this exhibit is...

Justice Leaders Championed

From Exclusion to Leadership: Black Women Lawyers and the Legal Organizations they Established By Hon....

New York State Legislators Propose Change to Law that Allows Predatory Vulture Funds to Target Developing Countries

By Mary Alice MillerWhen Puerto Rico defaulted on its debt a few years ago...

More Community News

Circle Keepers Conflict Resolution/Restorative Justice Project Making a Difference in the Lives of Students and the NYC Schools

By Fern GillespieWhen Jania Witherspoon, 24, co-founder and co-executive director of Circle Keepers, was in high school, she discovered her mission in life: to be a restorative justice advocate and help young people navigate conflict situations through mediation. At Harvest Collegiate High School in Manhattan’s...

One Brooklyn Health Interfaith Recognized in 2026 Castle Connolly Top Hospital Awards Alongside Systemwide Top Doctor Honors 

One Brooklyn Health (OBH) is proud to announce that OBH Interfaith Medical Center hospital...

Danny Simmons, founder of Rush Arts, passes away at 72

Danny Simmons Jr., a globally known abstract painter, poet, and philanthropist, founded Rush Arts, a cultural and...

BED STUY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ HONORS COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER DURING 2026 STEMMY AWARDS

In the music industry, there are the Grammys. The movie industry has the Oscars,...

Black Voting Rights Today – Unprotected by the Federal Government

Where do we go from here? By Esmeralda Simmons In Spring 2026, the United States Supreme...

Health and Wellness

OBH Maternal & Infant Health Series Part 1: “Giving NICU Babies the Best Start.”

Breast milk is especially important for premature and medically fragile babies because it is the ideal nutrition for their developing bodies. Premature infants have...

“In the Mix: Veggie Power” by Dr. Gerry Baker

(A Story of Community, Nutrition, and Inclusion for Children of All Ages)  - By Yvette Moore Lessons...

One Brooklyn Health Interfaith Recognized in 2026 Castle Connolly Top Hospital Awards Alongside Systemwide Top Doctor Honors 

One Brooklyn Health (OBH) is proud to announce that OBH Interfaith Medical Center hospital...

The Most Common Emergencies Affecting Men

By:  Dr. Gift Aluko, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine, One Brooklyn Health  Every June, we recognize Men’s Health Month and the importance of preventive care. As we recognize Men’s Health Month, it is important to have an honest conversation about the health challenges affecting men...

One Brooklyn Health Selects hellocare.ai to Advance AI-Powered Virtual Care Across Its Hospitals

New York, NY and Clearwater, FL – June 15, 2026 – One Brooklyn Health (OBH), a integrated healthcare system serving Brooklyn, New York, has...

Events

Free Bus to D.C. Departs Fulton Street for 63rd Anniversary of March on Washington

Brooklyn residents can join a free bus trip to Washington, D.C. on Friday, August...

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Brooklyn Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane Announce Return of The People’s Runway for New York Fashion Week

Meet the 5 Emerging Designers Who Will Take Over Brooklyn Borough Hall BROOKLYN, NY (August 24,...

One Brooklyn Health to Host Free Family Health Fair at Interfaith Campus 

BROOKLYN, NY — One Brooklyn Health (OBH) invites Brooklyn residents to attend the OBH Interfaith Campus Family Health...

The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn’s Blueprint for Change on view through November 15

Presented by Prospect Park Alliance and Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI), this exhibit is...

One in a Million: What We Owe Aaliyah — and Every little Black Girl

"Your love is a one in a million... it goes on and on and on." Brooklyn-born, Detroit-raised singer Aaliyah released three studio albums, two compilation albums, and 32 singles in her short lifetime. The anniversary of her death is approaching, and Brooklyn is coming together...
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