By Fern GillespieAt age 88, when most people are retired, Judge Betty Staton is still passionately balancing a career as a lawyer, executive, senior and community...
A. Peter Bailey was born in Columbus, Georgia, and was raised in Tuskegee, Alabama. Bailey served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1959 and attended Howard University....
An Inspiration for the “Woke” Generation By Fern GillespieAlmost 50 years later, Good Times (1974-1979) remains a cultural touchstone. The inspirational show about a Black family...
By Fern GillespieIn 2019, Council Member Farah N. Louis was newly installed in her former boss Jumaane Williams’ seat when she successfully pushed for legislation to...
Bridge Street Development Corporation’s Innovative Community and Business Initiatives in Central Brooklyn By Fern Gillespie When major institutions like the Bridge Street Development Corporation partner with...