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Home » celebration

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Posted inFeatured News Archive

What is Juneteenth, and Why Do We Celebrate?

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader June 13, 2022June 13, 2022

Sunday, June 19, 2022, is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day for African Americans. Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of more than 250,000 slaves at the close of the Civil War. The celebration is based on events that occurred mainly in Texas. But it is now celebrated nationally and is recognized as a […]

Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Lunar New Year 2022: The Year of the Tiger

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader January 31, 2022February 1, 2022
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

PHOTOS: City Comes to Life for 50th Running of NYC Marathon

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader November 8, 2021November 8, 2021
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Eid Mubarak! Brooklyn Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader July 19, 2021July 19, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment

4th of July Fireworks Are Back With a Bang, Here’s Where to Watch Them in BK

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader July 2, 2021July 3, 2021
Posted inBrook-Lens

Photos: Brooklyn Pulls Out the Moves, BBQs and Colors for Juneteenth Celebrations

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader June 21, 2021June 21, 2021
Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Join in the Selebrayson This Haitian Heritage Month With Live Music, Food and More

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader May 4, 2021May 5, 2021
Posted inBrook-Lens

PHOTOS: Families Flock to Crown Heights to Celebrate Holi

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader April 26, 2021May 5, 2021
Posted inFeatured News Archive

Haitian Independence Day to Be Celebrated with Free Soup Joumou on Jan. 1

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader December 31, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inFeatured News Archive

Unbought and Unbossed Day at Chez Oskar with Students from P.S. 5

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader November 25, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inFeatured News Archive

Photos: Brooklyn Takes to the Streets to Celebrate Biden Harris Victory

by Anna Bradley-Smith November 9, 2020January 25, 2021
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Photos: Brooklyn Museum Plaza Transformed to Creative Canvas for Reopening Celebration

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader September 14, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inFeatured News Archive

Brooklyn Museum to Host Reopening Celebration This Weekend

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader September 10, 2020January 28, 2021
BLM-Juneteenth Celebration at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, 6/19/20 Photo: Dennis Manuel
Posted inFeatured News Archive

Photos: Grand Army Plaza Comes Alive for Juneteenth Celebrations

by Anna Bradley-Smith June 25, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inUncategorized

Photos: Juneteenth Celebration at Fort Greene Park

by Anna Bradley-Smith June 24, 2020January 25, 2021
Medgar Wiley Evers, Medgar Evers College, tribute, celebration
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Medgar Evers College Students Hold Virtual Tribute Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Medgar Wiley Evers

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader June 14, 2020January 28, 2021
holiday gala, celebration, Weeksville Heritage Center, The Noel Pointer Foundation, Chinita Pointer, C. Zawadi Morris,
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The Noel Pointer Foundation Celebrates 24 Years with a Holiday Gala at Weeksville Heritage Center

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader December 4, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inEvents

Gede Is Coming!

by Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance October 12, 2018January 28, 2021
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C. Zawadi Morris, Publisher of BK Reader

Dear Brooklyn Readers,

Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, a federal holiday.

However, MLK would not consider this day a cause for celebration. Here’s why:

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