Aug. 21, 2024 By Natalie Dahan Seven years ago, Monique T. Marshall, founder of Black to Business, set out to create a safe and cherished space for Black men to pursue their dreams. Her efforts resulted in an annual event titled “Black Men Who Lead,” where men can come together, learn, share, and connect…
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Brooklyn’s outside! Say cheers to liberation and unity during these Juneteenth events
Jun. 7, 2024 By Jada Camille
Juneteenth, the federal holiday marking the official end of slavery in the U.S., is now a nationwide celebration spotlighting unity, freedom and creativity. And Brooklyn’s got its own slate of festivities planned.
‘A women’s rights revolution’: Women attacked during religious divorce event in Brooklyn
Apr. 9, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A push to educate Orthodox Jewish women about their rights in marriage and divorce turned sour in Borough Park on March 29, when a group of women were attacked and their materials destroyed by a large group of men and boys.
Brooklyn Public Library to lead readers ‘Out of Darkness’ at 8th annual Night in the Library
Mar. 5, 2024 By Jada Camille
Night in the Library, Brooklyn Public Library’s annual overnight workshop, returns on March 16 for an evening of conversations, debates, performances and more.
Williamsburg-based sustainable jewelry company Mo.Na redefines trendy fashion
Nov. 28, 2023 By Mandie-Beth Chau
Mecca McDonald and Mia Dunn are passionate about ending plastic waste and looking good while doing it — which inspired the creative entrepreneurs to create their bioplastic jewelry brand Mo.Na.
‘I’m here today’: One Brooklyn Health celebrates, pampers breast cancer patients and survivors
Oct. 25, 2023 Corazon Aguirre & Kirstyn Brendlen
As Breast Cancer Awareness month drew to a close, One Brooklyn Health brought together 60 breast cancer patients and survivors for an afternoon of pampering and celebrations at Brookdale Hospital.
Schneps Media celebrates ‘extraordinary women’ of Brooklyn at Power Women event
Oct. 6, 2023 By Rachel Butler
Hundreds of supporters cheered while honorees were celebrated at Power Women of Brooklyn. These women make Brooklyn a thriving and vibrant place to live, work, and play in. The event took place on Thursday October 5 at El Caribe.
PHOTOS: The return of the sun brings literary crowds to the Brooklyn Book Festival
Oct. 2, 2023 By Susan de Vries
The weather made a dramatic turnaround in time for the Brooklyn Book Festival on Sunday. Literary enthusiasts crowded into Columbus Park to chat with publishers, authors, and vendors, snap up some new reading material, and enjoy the sunshine after the intense rain of the week.
Schneps Media to honor ‘Power Women’ of Brooklyn in October
Sep. 18, 2023 By Brooklyn Paper On Thursday, October 5th, the 2023 Power Women of Brooklyn will be honored for their contributions and accomplishments in business and in the Brooklyn community. This event, which takes place at El Caribe, will welcome over 300 people who will enjoy an ultimate networking and celebratory evening. The women selected to be honored are leaders across…
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