Lifestyle & Culture

Jordan was one of the most widely published and highly acclaimed African-American writers of her generation.

The success of the shops along Bed-Stuy's vibrant commercial strip — many of which are Black- and women-owned — is creating challenges that are changing the character of one of Brooklyn's key Black cultural centers.

Brooklyn-born Eddie Murphy was listed as one of the "100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" by Comedy Central.

It was just another late August morning for Dyker Heights resident Lynn Sanders when she suffered a stroke. Her comeback since then has been an uphill climb and the future of her Bay Ridge boutique is up in the air.

Top Black elected officials in New York City say they’re dedicated to holding the government accountable for its role in slavery through legislation aimed at truth, healing and reconciliation.

Here's how to kick off Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake, a zodiac character that exemplifies resourcefulness, adaptability and resilience.

In his 39 years (1929-1968) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became one of the leading figures in the civil rights movement.

Through oral history and photographic essays, the book "The Cities We Need: Essential Stories Of Everyday Places" sheds light on the everyday stories of residents from Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights and Oakland’s Mosswod neighborhoods.

Enjoy $2 drinks all day at Blank Street's new Downtown Brooklyn location on Jan. 15.

“We're in a society where image is so important so people worry about how others will perceive them at the gym. I really wanted people to feel safe and comfortable when they worked out on our products," said Ashley Miah, the creative director of Vibe Fitness.