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Richard Burroughs

Richard Burroughs

Richard Burroughs is a Brooklyn-based journalist covering arts & culture, sports, and community affairs for BK Reader. His love of sports goes back to his childhood and reading the New York Times and Daily News sports sections with his dad at the kitchen table. He was formerly a marketing and PR executive representing clients such as Coca-Cola, Benetton, Adidas, Virgin, and Sam Adams. Rich is an art curator who produces an exhibition called Cover Lover Remix, and also an open-format DJ (DJ Dick At Nite), and a Brooklyn TV personality.

Recent Work by Richard

From Brooklyn to The World: Why The Borough's Podcasting Scene is Thriving

From Brooklyn to The World: Why The Borough's Podcasting Scene is Thriving

With so many writers, producers, events and studios, Brooklyn is keeping the podcasting industry pulsing.
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Brooklyn Artist Finds Inspiration in Their Father, Bed-Stuy Community in MoMA PS1 Exhibit

Brooklyn Artist Finds Inspiration in Their Father, Bed-Stuy Community in MoMA PS1 Exhibit

Brooklyn Artist DonChristian Jones looks deep into their identity through "The Sumptuous Discovery of Gotham a Go-Go," an exhibit at MoMA PS1.
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The Changing Tides of Bed-Stuy's Tompkins Avenue

The Changing Tides of Bed-Stuy's Tompkins Avenue

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.
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Brooklyn Artist Channels Abuela’s Spirit in BAM Exhibit

Brooklyn Artist Channels Abuela’s Spirit in BAM Exhibit

Modesto Flako Jimenez's multi-disciplinary installation about his grandmother is a powerful homage to caregiving, dementia and the love for family.
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Finding Solace in Poetry’s Power of Possibility at the Brooklyn Academy of Music

Finding Solace in Poetry’s Power of Possibility at the Brooklyn Academy of Music

Against the backdrop of the presidential election, poet Hanif Abdurraqib curated "I Guess It Was My Destiny To Live So Long," a poetry, live music and storytelling event series.
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Brooklyn Dems Urge Voters to go Blue at Annual Gala

Brooklyn Dems Urge Voters to go Blue at Annual Gala

A Brooklyn Democratic Party fundraiser gala drew high-profile political figures and community leaders to Giando on the Water in Williamsburg.
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The Ladies of Liberty Rock NYC with Parade, Brooklyn Party

The Ladies of Liberty Rock NYC with Parade, Brooklyn Party

New York City was filled with cheer as residents celebrated the New York Liberty winning the WNBA Championship with a parade, a City Hall ceremony and a party in Brooklyn.
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A Decade of Grooves in Brooklyn as BRIC JazzFest Turns 10

A Decade of Grooves in Brooklyn as BRIC JazzFest Turns 10

Jazz was alive and kicking at BRIC JazzFest, which celebrated its 10th anniversary.
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New York Liberty Defeat Lynx With First WNBA Championship Win in OT

New York Liberty Defeat Lynx With First WNBA Championship Win in OT

The Liberty had a frantic comeback to defeat the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 to earn their first WNBA Championship on Sunday in Brooklyn.
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Liberty Bounce Back With Victory Over Lynx to Even The Series, 1-1

Liberty Bounce Back With Victory Over Lynx to Even The Series, 1-1

The New York Liberty used a balanced scoring attack and efficient 3-point shooting to win game-two, 80-66, of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon.
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