Who were these women who left such a mark on Brooklyn? Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward was the first Black woman to practice medicine in New York state, graduating as valedictorian and opening a ...
This February, Brooklyn is celebrating Black History Month with a dynamic lineup of events that highlight the borough’s deep-rooted connections to Black culture, history and achievements. From the ...
Brooklyn, where black metal band Volahn played Jan. 26. “So I say, ‘what happened? Somebody fighting?’ I asked the security guys and they tell me, ‘No, nobody fight,’” Torres, ...
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is celebrating Black History Month with a fun festival. The dancers are called the Brooklyn Dreamers and are part of the STooPS Art & Community organization.
For the past decade, Black Flamingo was the go-to bar and club for many Williamsburg residents looking for a guaranteed easy and fun night out. These days, though, a loyal customer base isn't ...
André Holland is bringing Black romance to Sundance with his latest independent film “Love, Brooklyn.” Directed by Rachael Abigail Holder (in her feature debut), it’s a charming story about ...
SUNSET PARK, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans across US history and society, from activists and civil rights pioneers ...
It's a new venue for a show that made it to Broadway. Rehearsals are underway at 651 ARTS in Brooklyn with the Rooted Theater Company of the critically acclaimed work from Keenan Scott II called ...
The titular comma in Rachael Holder’s promising feature debut is not merely grammatical. “Love, Brooklyn” is dedicated to multiple passions — though by the end of this soulful indie ...
Today, we're finally starting to see the fruits of that movement—so much so that a huge part of Brooklyn's club scene is driven by Black artists like Honey Bun, Bodegaparty and Dada Cozmic ...