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Home » Yvette Clarke

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A man in a suit and top hat shouts into a microphone. He is holding a sign that says "Call your representative 877-814-5667."
Posted inPolitics

Climate Activists Urge Brooklyn Reps to Oppose Fossil Fuel Fast-Tracking

by Elizabeth Lepro September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

NYC climate activists used the congressional recess to target two representatives in Brooklyn last week, urging the legislators to oppose a deal they say is a step backward for the planet. On Thursday, about 40 people representing Food & Water Watch, New York Communities for Change, Climate Families NYC, 350 Brooklyn, Sunrise NYC and Greenpeace […]

Posted inRestaurants & Bars

Bannann Fri Mi Ak Vet: New Flatbush Eatery Offers a Taste of Haitian Street Food, With a Modern Twist

by Christopher Edwards July 27, 2022July 28, 2022
Posted inHousing

More Than 53K BK Households Now Face Eviction. Here’s What to Know.

by Jessy Edwards January 18, 2022February 1, 2022
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Rep. Yvette Clarke and AG Letitia James to be Recognized in Shirley Chisholm Awards Night

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader November 5, 2021November 5, 2021
Posted inPolicy & Government

Digital Redlining Targeted in New Legislation Introduced by Rep. Yvette Clarke

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader August 3, 2021August 5, 2021
Posted inCrime

Brooklyn Politicians ‘Heartbroken’ Over Assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moďse

by Anna Bradley-Smith July 8, 2021July 12, 2021
Posted inTechnology

Brooklyn Pols Lead Charge to Get More Women of Color Into Tech

by Jessy Edwards March 16, 2021March 22, 2021
Governor Andrew Cuomo. Photo: Diana Richardson from Wikimedia.
Posted inPolitics

Brooklyn Elected Officials Call on Governor Cuomo to Resign

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader March 12, 2021March 15, 2021
Posted inPolitics

Rep. Yvette Clarke to Lead House Cybersecurity Subcommittee

by Anna Bradley-Smith February 1, 2021March 5, 2021
The Dream and Promise Act is the House Dems latest push to protect Dreamers and immigrants who fled natural disasters and violent conflicts
Posted inPolitics

Brooklyn Rep. Yvette Clarke Lauds Biden-Harris Executive Actions on Immigration

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader January 27, 2021January 27, 2021
Posted inFeatured News Archive

Local Leaders Gather at Brooklyn Museum to Celebrate First Day of Early Voting

by Jackson Ferrari Ibelle October 26, 2020January 12, 2021
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Yvette Clarke in front of the post office at Cadman Plaza
Posted inFeatured News Archive

Brooklyn Pols Charge Changes to USPS as Voter Suppression

by Kevin Limiti August 20, 2020January 28, 2021
Isiah James, NY District 9 Candidate
Posted inUncategorized

BLM Activist Challenging Rep. Yvette Clarke Hopes to Upend the Democratic Establishment

by Nigel Roberts June 5, 2020January 28, 2021
The Secure Deed Act, Yvette Clarke, Robert Cornegy, Eric Gonzalez, Letitia James, Third Party Transfer, deed theft, deed fraud, press conference
Posted inFeatured News Archive

AG James, Electeds and Volunteers Kick off Bklyn Door-Knocking Campaign Around Deed Theft

by Brooklyn Reader and BK Reader January 13, 2020January 28, 2021
Adem Bunkeddeko, Yvette Clarke, Democratic Primary, U.S. House of Representatives, Brooklyn, 9th District
Posted inFeatured News Archive

Why, for Rep. Clarke’s Challenger, Adem Bunkeddeko, There are ‘No Days Off’

by Brooklyn Reader, C. Zawadi Morris and BK Reader October 17, 2019January 28, 2021
An emotional group of New York lawmakers and activists gathered at Grand Army Plaza Monday night to mourn the victims of the mass shootings
Posted inFeatured News Archive

Brooklyn Vigil Mourns Victims of Mass Shootings, Calls for Gun Reforms

by Andrea Leonhardt August 6, 2019January 28, 2021
This year's celebration was both a loving commemoration as well as a call to action to not give up on Dr. King's dream.
Posted inFeatured News Archive

BAM’s Annual MLK Tribute is Proof ‘The Dream is Alive, and the Resistance is Real!’

by Andrea Leonhardt January 22, 2019January 28, 2021
The rule change, aimed to deter immigrants to accept public assistance, could affect up to 475,000 immigrant New Yorkers.
Posted inFlatbush

Clarke Warns About Public Charge Rule Change Hurting Immigrants

by Andrea Leonhardt December 6, 2018January 28, 2021
Congresswoman Clarke honors WWII with Congressional Gold Medal.
Posted inNon-Profit & Community

Rep. Clarke Honors WWII Vet with Congressional Gold Medal

by Andrea Leonhardt October 24, 2018January 28, 2021
NYCHA, Grant Houses
Posted inFeatured News Archive, Policy & Government

Reps Jeffries, Clarke Unveil $70B Proposal to Help Fix Public Housing

by Andrea Leonhardt July 11, 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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