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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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.
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Night in the Library, Brooklyn Public Library’s annual overnight workshop, returns on March 16 for an evening of conversations, debates, performances and more.
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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.
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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.
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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