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Martin Luther King, Jr: 7 Surprising Facts

by Brooklyn Reader January 20, 2014January 28, 2021

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There’s a lot we know about this iconic civil rights leader. But here are seven things you […]

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Children and Food Justice

by Brooklyn Reader January 15, 2014January 28, 2021

I originally started this post loaded with statistics on why our children matter. But then I thought about the fact that there are at least six major food policy plans […]

Chavela's, 736 Franklin Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11238?. Photo by Stephen Yang.
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Chavela’s: Greedy Girl Does Cactus Tacos and Loves It!

by Brooklyn Reader January 7, 2014January 28, 2021

Chavela’s, affectionately named after singer, Chavela Vargas, is located at 736 Franklin Ave in Crown Heights, in a section of Franklin Avenue that has been experiencing a renaissance over the past […]

Candlelight Dinner for Three: Including baby in date night turns out to be a great surprise.
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Blogger’s Corner: Candle Light Dinner for Three

by Brooklyn Reader January 3, 2014January 28, 2021

Like most, I had bought into the belief of separation-of-baby-and-date. Do the proper thing, and get a sitter and have a good time. Right? Well, we know how the whole […]

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Brooklyn: 10 Places to Party Local on New Year’s Eve

by Brooklyn Reader December 28, 2013January 28, 2021

Made plans yet for New Year’s Eve? Well, if you’re going over your list of options of parties in Manhattan, wait a minute: Party local! Who needs that island to […]

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