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07/13/2024

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I was standing with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on Lafayette Avenue by Herbert Von King Park several years ago, and I remarked how he was “swimming with the big dogs now” on the Budget and Judiciary committees. Congressman Jeffries responded, “Yeah, I may have to whip some Brooklyn on ‘em......

07/13/2024

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NYPL will honor one of its most legendary patrons with exhibitions at libraries he frequented, along with programming and book giveaways To celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of writer, activist, public intellectual, and beloved library patron James Baldwin, The New York Public Librar...

07/13/2024

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Our Time At Home: On LocationVictorian Gilded Age Has Continuous ConnectionsFrom Brooklyn to Red Bank, NJ; Manhattan,Troy, NY and Back

07/13/2024

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By Mary Alice Miller This year’s end of term Supreme Court decisions are proof that it is important to vote and vote intelligently. Trump’s appointments to the court have for the most part dismantled decades of precedent. The high court did not issue all of its rulings by the end of business las...

07/12/2024

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Fern GillespieNew York City firefighter Jason Powell leads a double life. For almost eight years, his day job has been charging into burning buildings in Harlem as a firefighter to save lives. His moonlighting job has been penning the mystery fiction series No Man’s Ghost, about a young Black fire...

07/12/2024

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By Louise DenteBlack Rose Nelmes, born in New York on June 28, 1928, is a pioneering natural kinky haircare pioneer, beautician, and performing artist. As an original member of the legendary Grandassa Models, founded by Elombe Brath in 1961, she was pivotal in promoting the classic Afro hairstyle as...

07/12/2024

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Filing Period for FDNY Open Competitive Exam Open Through August 9 In 2022, Mayor Adams appointed Laura Kavanagh as commissioner of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) overseeing day-to-day administration of the agency’s 17,000 employees with a $2 billion budget. In his comments on Kavanagh.....

07/12/2024

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By Jeffery Kazembe BattsIG: Black perspective and interests must become part of American officials’ foreign policy and international relations agenda. Black people of African ancestry can be found on every continent, all over the world, often in the worst socio-economic conditions. As...

07/06/2024

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By Nayaba ArindeEditor at LargeNew York City’s budget negotiations with City Hall’s 51 council members and Mayor Eric Adams concluded with an on-time $112.4 billion budget. Yet, it is still controversial. The adopted budget was announced on Friday, 28th June, 2024. “Happy new fiscal year… We...

07/06/2024

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By Fern GillespieSince it was chartered in 1922, the Brooklyn NAACP has garnered a reputation as one of the NAACP’s largest and most effective branches. Under the leadership of L. Joy Williams, President of the Brooklyn NAACP, it continues being a frontline advocate for issues facing not only Blac...

07/06/2024

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Whether we discuss emancipation in June, independence in July, revolt and revolution in August, Kwanzaa and cultural and political liberation in December, or achievements against the odds, resilience and resistance in February, the issue, imperative and urgency of freedom and struggle are always wit...

07/06/2024

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There’s nothing that can break the bond when spirit melds with genius. And so, it happened at the Cooperative Culture Collective’s Juneteenth event in Von King Park’s Almira Coursey Amphitheater, Saturday, June 15. Host Wright called audience members to embrace and pray for a young man who had...

07/05/2024

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(Part I of a series on Leadership, Liberation & Loyalty, as told to Bernice Elizabeth Green) “No Progress Without Struggle,” said Frederick Douglass, the fierce, outspoken 19th century activist who, during his lifetime, advocated for 3.5 million enslaved people of African descent. As a leader, D...

07/05/2024

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Maura Cheeks’s novel, Acts of Forgiveness (Ballantine, 2024) is very timely as we consider reparations for Blacks in this country. What will reparations look like? What form will they take? What will be the process for getting reparations? What moral and ethical dilemmas might reparations pose for...

07/05/2024

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June 28, 2024 —“Brooklyn, Queens, and New York Public libraries are thrilled that the budget agreement includes the full restoration of funding for public libraries – a resounding victory for all New Yorkers. We are honored to be able to continue the vital programs, initiatives, and hours of o...

07/05/2024

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By Eulene InnissThe Association of Black Educators of New York, Inc. (ABENY), held its 46th Annual Scholarship and Award luncheon at Antun’s of Queens Village on Saturday June 15th 2024. ABENY was incorporated in the 1960s by prominent Black educators to help combat the racist policies in schools ...

06/28/2024

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By Fern GillespieFor decades, journalist Ann Tripp has been a leading source of Black news and information in the New York metro area. As New Director at WBLS, millions of listeners from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and around the globe tune in to hear her voice of information. Born in Crown H...

06/28/2024

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By Nayaba ArindeEditor at-Large Talking about public school segregation in 2024 seems dated. On May 17, 1954, the Brown v. Board of Education, the United States Supreme Court determined that public school segregation was unconstitutional.Here in 2024, 60 years later, it is not a state in the Deep So...

06/28/2024

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Early Voting began Saturday, June 15, and Assemblywoman Stefani Zinerman of the 56thAssembly District in Brooklyn, was where she always says she prefers to be: in the community, working for the community, building coalitions, listening to concerns and sharing stories, for the ultimate goal of achiev...

06/28/2024

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… is considered the real Independence Day in the African American community. By BerniceElizabeth GreenPhotos by Barry L. MasonThe Federal holiday marks the day (June 19, 1865) enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been enslaved for 2 1/2 years beyond the issuance of the Emancipat...

06/28/2024

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By Lyndon TaylorOn Saturday, June 22nd, the Annual One Brooklyn Health Fair transformed the community into a hub of health and wellness, as residents flocked in large numbers from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, the event marked a significant milestone for health engagem...

06/27/2024

Dr. Uché Blackstock's memoir, Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine, reveals the harsh realities of systemic racism in healthcare. From her journey as a Harvard Medical student to her work at NYU and beyond, Dr. Blackstock's story is a powerful call to action for equity in medicine. How can we work together to address these disparities? Share your thoughts and let's make a change. 📚🩺

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06/26/2024

Brooklyn is facing a critical issue with rising teen violence this summer. From shootings to stabbings, our community is deeply affected. Let's come together to find solutions and support our youth. How can we address this crisis effectively? Share your thoughts and experiences with us. 🛡️

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06/25/2024

Honoring the life and legacy of NYPD Chief Gerald Nelson. His leadership and dedication to our community will never be forgotten. Share your memories and tributes as we come together to celebrate his remarkable contributions. 🕊️

We mourn the loss of NYPD Chief Gerald Nelson, a pillar of strength and leadership in our community. How do you think we should honor his memory and contributions? Share your thoughts and tributes with us.

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06/23/2024

Brooklyn is feeling the effects of ongoing shelter placements, bringing both challenges and opportunities. As our community adapts, it's crucial to hear from you. How are these changes impacting your neighborhood? Share your experiences and ideas for a brighter future together. 🏙️

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06/21/2024

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by Bernice Elizabeth GreenBaseball legend Willie Mays passed Tuesday at 93, leaving more than a legacy for young people to catch. Nicknamed “The Say Hey Kid,” the baseball center fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball was regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all ti...

06/21/2024

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By Nayaba ArindeEditor-at-LargeReports say that Black male students who have Black male teachers– are usually able to relate and engage at deeper levels than other teachers.“All Black boys grow up to be Black men, and Black teachers show them that representation which is counter to what the gene...

06/21/2024

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Fern Gillespie“At WBGO, you have a fiercely loyal group of listeners. It’s been that way for a long time,” Williams, a former Bed Stuy resident, told Our Time Press. “WBGO is fully independent. It’s a public radio station and doesn’t really have any corporate obligations. Every year, lis...

06/21/2024

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By Mary Alice MillerMost Black Americans have heard that after the Civil War, former chattel slaves were promised 40 acres and a mule, this country’s first attempt at reparations. As far as we knew, none ever received the land. It was yet another among a long line of broken promises to make good o...

06/21/2024

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By Lincoln Mitchell , School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia UniversityTheconversation.com In 1959, when Soviet Premier Nikita Khruschev visited San Francisco and members of the International Longshoreman’s Union greeted him with cheers, newspaperman Frank Coniff quipped: “This is ...