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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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Wayne Devonish: Continuing to Make a Difference

By Fern GillespieBedford Stuyvesant’s historic Magnolia Tree Earth Center is blooming into its new era. After many years, the scaffolding blocking the organizations trio of beautiful brownstones and magnificent magnolia tree has come down. Now the beauty of the building and blooms are exposed. “It’s...

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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...
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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,...
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Joy Crichlow: A Trailblazer in Minority Business Development Has Passed

Fern GillespieA pioneer in minority business development has died. For decades, Brooklyn resident Joy...
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Juneteenth 2026 in Brooklyn: Celebrations and Controversies

Fern GillespieThe Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery throughout the United States when it was signed...
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Dr. Lisa Scott-McKenzie, NYC Aging Commissioner: Caring for Caregivers

Fern GillespieCaregiving has become a way of life for millions of people. They are...
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One Brooklyn Health Marketing, Comms & PR Team, Wins Gold at the 5th Annual Anthem Awards for Community Impact

BROOKLYN, NY — One Brooklyn Health's Marketing, Comms & PR Team has been named...
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Woodie King Jr.

By Dr. Brenda M. Greene The Woodie King Jr. Memorial Tribute at the Barrymore Theater...
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Praise and Gratitude for Radio Legend Bob Law at Homegoing Services

By Nayaba ArindeEditor-at-Large With a great showing of much national recognition and respect, services were...
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Binta Vann, Family and Friends on The Reasons HBCUs Work for Us

“Mental health, like physical and spiritual health, demands balance and intentional self-care. This new...
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Brenda Brunson-Bey Delivered Her Increasingly Popular Pastoral Message “Sister, Who Do You Think You Are?” to Brooklyn’s Historic First Church congregation, March 29 Palm...

I am honored to welcome Brenda Brunson-Bey, the founder of Tribal Truths Collections whose...
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“Sister, Who Do You Think You Are?” – A Salute to Sisters Helping Sisters

Master Fiber Artist Juliette Colpa-Thomas Designed an Inner Sanctum -- Step by Step/Stitch by...
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Helped Me Find My Voice

by Hortensia Gooding On Dr. Norma Raybon, Spelman College "To inspire" originally carried a literal sense...
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Alfonso Boatright II: “I have never measured my life simply by wins and losses.”

Introducing Alfonso Boatright II ... Over the past 30 years, Our Time Press has spotlighted...
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The Billie Holiday Theatre Kicks Off “Revolutionary Love” — And Asks Brooklyn to Match a $10K Challenge

Monday night, The Billie Holiday Theatre kicked off its new season with "Revolutionary Love,"...
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OBH Back-to-School Series: Part 1: Is Your Child Mentally Ready?

Op-Ed By: Dr. Tolu Olupona, Program Director of the Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program,...
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SUPREME COURT TO NATION: VOTE HOW YOU WANT!

Attorney General Letitia James Responds After Trump's Mail-In Voting Restrictions Are Blocked The Supreme...