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A Fundraiser Reception Celebrates Bed-Stuy’s Environmental Legacy and Leaders, Past and Present
The Magnolia Tree Earth Center of Bedford Stuyvesant, 677-679 Lafayette Avenue, held its annual...
April 24, 2025
Black History
Tubman’s Way has a Place in These Times
In this photograph taken by Melissa Sutphen in November 1976, these three school-age girls,...
March 28, 2025
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From These Roots: Job Mashariki’s Enduring Leadership
2nd in Series of June Men’s Month Stories By Marlon RiceOne of my earliest recollections...
June 14, 2024
Editorial
Response to a Reader
Reprint from November 4, 2010To the Editor:I love the Bedford-Stuyvesant community. My family and...
June 7, 2024
Community News
In the Spirit of Tubman: Reflections & A Call
I was introduced to then NYC Councilman Al Vann (I rarely called him Al)...
September 10, 2022
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In Remembrance of Dr. Albert Vann
Dr. Albert Vann, a legendary figure in the annals of Brooklyn community politics and...
August 28, 2022
Community News
A Sincere Farewell to our Vanguard
Binta Vann By Marlon Rice On a warm Saturday in August, tempered by an ancestral breeze,...
August 24, 2022
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Richard Jones Speaks
(Below are Excerpts from His Closing Remarks at the August 12 Memorial Tribute.) ... Al Vann...
August 22, 2022
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Pursuing Excellence
An Evening of Reflections Friday, August 12The Life & Legacy of The Honorable Albert Vann,...
August 19, 2022
Interview
Justice Paul Wooten on Dr. Albert Vann,The Political Leader
“He got things done! Not an easy task!” OTP: Judge Wooten, what role did you...
August 11, 2022
Black History
Ralph Carter on Dr. Albert Vann,“A Major Force… and a Beacon for Young Men”
In the 1970s, fresh off a Broadway Tony Award nomination for the musical “Raisin,”...
August 11, 2022
Interview
Impact of Dr. Albert Vannin Brooklyn and Beyond
Q&A with Dr. Adelaide L. Sanford Our Time Press: You inspired Al Vann’s quest to...
July 29, 2022
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New York City and Beyond Mournthe Passing of Dr. Albert Vann, “A Mighty Tree”
Roots, Branches of His Legacy Still Thrive Q&A … with Al Vann, conducted October 2010 OTP:...
July 21, 2022
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Dr. Albert VannIn the Words of His Friends
Visionary Leader Esmeralda Simmons, Esq.A Mighty Tree Has Fallen. We mourn the passing of a...
July 20, 2022
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Media Icon and Pioneer Thomas H. Watkins –Daily Challenge publisher, is remembered and honored
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn-raised Thomas Henry Watkins, founder, owner, and publisher of the New York Daily...
December 23, 2025
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High Horse: The Black Cowboy does what great documentaries should do…
Executive produced by Jordan Peele, this three-part docuseries reclaims the Black cowboy’s rightful place...
December 22, 2025
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A Third Space Built to Preserve Our Stories
Jennifer Burchette, SCS Founder (middle, second from the right) poses with guests at SCS event. Photo cred: Shrinali Patel
December 22, 2025
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All in the Powell Family
Wayne Powell has a lot to smile about. His daughter LaNice, right, and granddaughter are integral to his successful security business. (Photo: Courtesy of the Powell Family.)
December 19, 2025
