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When Brooklyn Answered the Call: Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson

by Binta Vann “He could motivate and generate movement among people with his preaching and...
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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...
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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,...
Spotlight

From These Roots: Job Mashariki’s Enduring Leadership

2nd in Series of June Men’s Month Stories By Marlon RiceOne of my earliest recollections...
Editorial

Response to a Reader

Reprint from November 4, 2010To the Editor:I love the Bedford-Stuyvesant community. My family and...
Community News

In the Spirit of Tubman: Reflections & A Call

I was introduced to then NYC Councilman Al Vann (I rarely called him Al)...
Events

In Remembrance of Dr. Albert Vann

Dr. Albert Vann, a legendary figure in the annals of Brooklyn community politics and...
Community News

A Sincere Farewell to our Vanguard

Binta Vann By Marlon Rice On a warm Saturday in August, tempered by an ancestral breeze,...
Community News

Richard Jones Speaks

(Below are Excerpts from His Closing Remarks at the August 12 Memorial Tribute.) ...  Al Vann...
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Pursuing Excellence

An Evening of Reflections Friday, August 12The Life & Legacy of The Honorable Albert Vann,...
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...
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,”...
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...
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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:...
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American History

Reparations Rally Heads to Bed-Stuy This Saturday

Bed-Stuy will be part of a nationwide push for reparations this Saturday, August 29....
Health & Wellness

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

A Story ofCommunity, Nutrition, and Inclusion for All Ages   by Yvette Moore … Lessons about...
Arts-Theater

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...
Community News

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...