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Book cover of “Spirit Crossing” by Williams Kent Krueger.

Books

Bookworm’s Best of 2024

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Screenshot of Jeanne (she/her) left, and Zinga Fraser (she/her), in conversation at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Center Brooklyn History (BPL-CBH) on Dec. 12.

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Why the political activism and legacy of Shirley Chisholm matters

By Milette Millington

Book cover of “Resist!” by Rita Omokha.

Books

The history of never giving up

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Dr. Ansha Clement signs the ‘Baby’s First Science: ABC’ book for Bernadette Cox.

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Grenadian educator, author wins International Impact Book Award for Best STEM Education

By Nelson A. King

KINGSTON, JAMAICA WI - MARCH 30, 1992: Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley.

Belize

Jamaicans observe Michael Manley’s centenary

By Dawn Plummer

Book cover of “In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World.”

Books

The Legacy of Slavery Around the World, Past and Present

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks during an interview in New York on March 13, 2024.

Belize

Caribbean-American US Attorney for the Southern District of New York announces anticipated resignation

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of “Affrilachia: Testimonies,” by Chris Aluka Berry with Kelly Elaine Navies and Maia A. Surdam.

Books

The roots grow strong in this beautiful photo-filled gift book

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Dr. Gill, is a passionate radio host and founder of her online radio station.

Belize

Guyanese-born community leader reflects on journey and nonprofit mission

By Tracey Khan

Screengrab of Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, who won the National Book Award this year in Poetry for her collection Something About Living (2024).

Books

National Book Foundation celebrates 75 years of hosting National Book Awards

By Milette Millington

Book cover of "If We Are Brave: Essays from Black Americana” by Theodore R. Johnson.

Books

You thought hard about your vote – Now read this book

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

A section of the audience at the Brotherhood Service.

Belize

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions host Brotherhood Service, distributes Thanksgiving gift packages to community

By Nelson A. King

Local historian, professor, and artist Tao Leigh Goffe, whose debut book,” DARK LABORATORY: On Columbus, the Caribbean, and the Origins of the Climate Crisis” (published by Doubleday/Penguin Random House), will be released on Jan. 21, 2025.

Books

Local historian, professor, and artist Tao Leigh Goffe releasing debut book next year

By Milette Millington

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, William “Spliff Star” Lewis, (Busta Rhymes) Trevor George Smith, Jr. holding a Proclamation from PA Williams, Assembly Member Monique Chandler Waterman, and Dr. Meda Leacock, after a turkey donation by the Grammy-nominated rapper at PS 135 in Brooklyn where he attended school.

Belize

BP Reynoso proclaims Nov. 23, Busta Rhymes Trevor George Smith Jr. Day

By Tangerine Clarke

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Books

It’s what you want for your ho-ho-holidays

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

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Frankie McIntosh co-authors ‘The Art of the Soca Arranger’ with Prof. Ray Allen

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

City and state officials break ground on Haffen Pool reconstruction.

Construction kicks off on $13.4M Haffen Park Pool Complex reconstruction in Baychester

The floor of the Brunner-Winkle factory in Glendale

Flying back in time to explore Glendale’s link to aviation history: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

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Mamdani jolts Council race on Manhattan’s West Side ahead of early voting

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Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility