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Flatbush African Burial Ground Coalition
Posted inPolitics

Memorial at Flatbush African Burial Ground Finds Support With Local Council Member

by Anna Bradley-Smith November 12, 2021November 18, 2021

Plans for a memorial at the site of an ancient African burial ground in Flatbush look one step closer to fruition after local Councilmember Mathieu Eugene signaled his support this […]

Flatbush African Burial Ground Coalition
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Flatbush African Burial Ground Coalition Is Fighting To Stop City’s Bulldozers

by Nigel Roberts September 17, 2021September 28, 2021
Reparations Rally
Posted inPolitics

BK Lawmakers, Activists Rally for Reparations

by Nigel Roberts July 26, 2021August 4, 2021
Posted inEducation

Bedford-Church African Burial Ground Coalition Aims to Stop Development, Educate Community on Flatbush History

by Christopher Edwards July 12, 2021July 23, 2021
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Flatbush Organizations Call for Community Farm Versus Affordable Housing

by Christopher Edwards May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

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