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Monthly Archives: February 2019

"Iron Mike" Tyson is considered one of the best heavyweights of all time.
Posted inBlack History Month

Feb 28: Black History Maker, Mike Tyson

by Brooklyn Reader February 28, 2019January 28, 2021

Michael “Mike” Gerard Tyson was born in Bedford Stuyvesant on June 30, 1966, to Purcell Tyson and Lorna Mae Smith. Tyson was one of the three children in his family. […]

A new report reveals that the life expectancy in Brownsville is 5.6 years shorter than the city average
Posted inFeatured News

Re-Entry Program for Formerly Incarcerated Launches in Brownsville

by Andrea Leonhardt February 28, 2019January 28, 2021
The bill would establish a government-run health insurance program by gradually expanding Medicare to cover all Americans.
Posted inFeatured News

‘It’s Time for Medicare for All!’ Clarke Co-Sponsors Universal Healthcare Plan

by Andrea Leonhardt February 28, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

New Art Symposium Series Explores Bed-Stuy’s Cultural Legacy

by Andrea Leonhardt February 28, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inBlack History Month

Feb 27: Black History Maker, Dr. Susan McKinney Steward

by Brooklyn Reader February 27, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Festival Brings Richness and Variety of Caribbean Film to BAM

by Andrea Leonhardt February 27, 2019January 28, 2021
The estimated monthly rents for the apartments at 63 Stockholm Street will range between $524 to $1,749.
Posted inNon-Profit & Community

Local Nonprofits to Build 20 Affordable Units in Bushwick

by Andrea Leonhardt February 27, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Annual Conference on Healing Trauma Returns to Crown Heights

by Andrea Leonhardt February 27, 2019January 28, 2021
The Flatbush councilman won the seat left vacant by Attorney General Letitia James, which he may have to defend again later this year
Posted inFeatured News

Jumaane Williams Wins Race for NYC Public Advocate

by Andrea Leonhardt February 27, 2019January 28, 2021
The Honorable Judge Betty Staton is the executive director of Bedford Stuyvesant Community Legal Services.
Posted inBlack History Month, Featured News

Feb 26: Black History Maker, Betty Staton

by Brooklyn Reader February 26, 2019January 28, 2021
Senator Myrie and transportation advocates called on the governor on Monday to pass and include congestion pricing in the 2019 budget.
Posted inFeatured News

DeBlasio, Cuomo Propose Congestion Pricing to Fix the MTA

by Andrea Leonhardt February 26, 2019January 28, 2021
Born out of rage over the lack of representation, the festival gives a platform to some of the brightest and funniest ladies in comedy
Posted inFeatured News

Funny and Furious! Inaugural Black Women in Comedy Festival to Take Over Bed-Stuy

by Andrea Leonhardt February 26, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inBlack History Month

Feb 25: Black History Maker, Spike Lee

by Brooklyn Reader February 25, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Courtroom on Wheels — Free Legal Services Are Coming to East Brooklyn

by Andrea Leonhardt February 25, 2019January 28, 2021
A new exhibit at Brooklyn Museum will features 22 LGBTQ+ artists whose work honors the fight for queer liberation
Posted inFeatured News

Art 50 Years After Stonewall: New Exhibit to Explore Legacy of Stonewall Riots

by Andrea Leonhardt February 25, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

New Plan Will Make Downtown Brooklyn a Livable ‘National Urban Center’

by Andrea Leonhardt February 25, 2019January 28, 2021
Grammy Award-winning artist Maxwell has been credited for spearheading the neo-soul movement.
Posted inBlack History Month

Feb 24: Black History Maker, Maxwell

by Brooklyn Reader February 24, 2019January 28, 2021
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Posted inBlack History Month

Feb 23: Black History Maker, Eddie Murphy

by Brooklyn Reader February 23, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFlatbush

Yasss! Drag Queen Gives Flatbush Kids A Glamorous Tutorial

by Alex Williamson February 22, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inBlack History Month

Feb 22: Black History Maker, MC Lyte

by Brooklyn Reader February 22, 2019January 28, 2021

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