Sep. 4, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Next week marks 23 years since the 9/11 attacks devastated New York City. As the solemn anniversary approaches, Brooklynites are preparing to remember the day and honor its victims. Events across the borough will pay tribute to all those who died in the attacks and the first responders…
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‘Special kind of night’: Brooklyn Chamber honors local leaders at Black History Month tribute
Feb. 22, 2023 By Jada Camille
Small shop owners, community representatives and local supporters gathered at the historic Weeksville Heritage Center on Feb. 21 for the Brooklyn of Chamber of Commerce’s annual Black History Month celebration.
Brooklyn Academy of Music to spotlight art, activism, and voting rights at MLK Day tribute Jan. 16
The Brooklyn Academy of Music will memorialize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with weekend of events leading up to the 37th annual MLK Tribute on Monday, Jan. 16. The main event takes place on Monday when BAM staff, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, civic leaders and community members will join together to hear a keynote… Read more »