Day 2: Celebrating 29-Days Of Black History In Brooklyn
On this second day of Black History Month we recognize Adelaide Louise Hall. Adelaide Louise Hall was born in Brooklyn on October 20, 1901. Adelaide’s...
Day 1: Celebrating 29-Days Of Black History In Brooklyn
OurBKSocial begins its 29-day celebration of Black History Month by remembering Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson. Dr. Woodson was born on December 19, 1875 in New...
Here We Go Spring ’16: Letter To Brooklyn College Students
Well, winter break is coming to close as spring semesters across Brooklyn commence. Goodbye sleep-in mornings that lead to days of either work, recreational...
Opinion: Who’s Up Next…Brooklyn Needs Another Hit!
Has Brooklyn lost her creative touch? Are we still producing heavy hitters, like Spike Lee and Basquiat? Here’s my honest opinion…we need another one!...
11 Ways Brooklyn Can Help Keep Dr. King’s Dream Alive
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. affirmed over fifty years ago from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., “… we’ve come to our nation’s capital...
Brownsville Principal Finalist For $1 Million Global Teacher Prize
Educator Nadia Lopez, Principal of the Mott Hall Bridges Academy in Brownsville, is progressive, passionate, and driven. She is known to work as late...
Talib Kweli Re-Launches Famed Bookstore ‘Nkiru Books’ Online
As a Brooklynite, the name of long-time resident and Brooklyn advocate, Talib Kweli, should ring bells and if not, Google should be your best friend. Long-story...
10 Brooklyn Colleges Still Accepting Applications For Spring Semester
With almost a full week into the new year, one can only imagine the kickstart on those resolutions! I’m talking health, fashion, people resolutions...
