Graduate of the renowned Harvard University, Diane Cardwell graced her presence with the young, aspiring journalists of NYAJB on Saturday, October 20 th.
Currently the City Hall Borough Chief of the prestigious New York Times, she discussed her trials and tribulations of her journalism career. Growing up in a struggling middle class family residing on the Upper West Side, she was destined to fulfill her father’s dream of becoming a doctor. Nevertheless, she decided (More …)
In Fort Greene Park, artisans gather together to display and sell their contemporary and innovative peices of work. Natasha Harsh, a genuine artisan in her own right, invites various artisans and their work to her show, which runs from spring to mid-autumn. (More …)
Grady High School vs. Brooklyn Tech
With little time left to recoop from last weeks loss the Engineers tried to fix a troubled defense that gave up 1082 yards in their 5 losses, and had trouble generating much offense. After last weeks debacle against the Utes the Engineers made a valiant effort to come back and save what little was left in thier season. Coming in they were 2-4 and were trying to make it back to the postseason for a consecutive season. (More …)
Back when Grease was the must see musical, and the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre was the start of new generation of Horror movies the Brooklyn Tech Football Engineers were the kings of Brooklyn. It was the late 60’s thru the early 70’s. (More …)
Christopher Samuel contributed to this report.
A Brooklyn hattery insists that its customers make their hats, instead of letting their hats make them.
“Hats are no longer just an accessory, but the main article of clothing,” said Joe, the single-monikered owner of Malchijah Hats on DeKalb. Locating their boutique in the artsy melting pot of Fort Greene, partners Joe and store namesake Marcus Malchijah believe that everyone who wears one of their custom made hats has a “Hattitude.” (More …)
               What is gentrification? Gentrification is the upgrading of an urban and often economically challenged neighborhood. It usually results in the displacement of lower income families because they are not able to compete with the more affluent class that is trying to replace them. (More …)
A walk-a-thon will be held this Sunday in Prospect Heights by the group Develop Don’t Destroy Brooklyn to protest developer Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic Yards project. (More …)
Immigrants are the key to the infrastructure of the United States. They have helped our country develop in areas such as labor and diversity. Would it be fair to just decide to rid our nation of them? Isn’t America supposed to be the land of the immigrants? (More …)
This past year in baseball and sports in general many truths have been revealed to fans, reporters, and the rest of the American public. Throughout history, athletes have tried to get an edge on the competition. Steroids, and amphetamines have been the most recent and effective way of doing just that. (More …)
A midseason stop before heading down playoff lane proved an easy stroll for New Utrecht High School, who rolled over Brooklyn Tech 36-20, with senior halfback Alex Warden in the driver’s seat last Saturday. (More …)
My name is Talon S. Taylor. I am 13 years old and I was born on November 30, 1993. As of February 2006, I became a home-schooled student. My main career goal is to become a successful Graphic Artist. I also have interests in Astrophysics – [which is the study of objects and matter outside the earth's atmosphere and of their physical and chemical properties], Oceanography [which is the study of the oceans], Geography [the study of the planet earth] and Biology [the study of the human body]. I also have a yearning to learn about prehistoric creatures, mainly dinosaurs which I believe is called Paleontology. (More …)
Who wants to know why people cheat? Do you ever wonder why your significant other, no matter how much love is involved, will still cheat on you? You can give someone everything in the world and yet still this person can find a way to not be faithful. This may not go for everyone as you would love to believe however, the majority of us all know that this applies to us. Of course not all of us.
According to gizmag.com, 1 in 2 people in a relationship cheat on their partner, 57% of women cheat on their partner, 3 out of 4 married men cheat on their wives, 2 out of 3 people being cheated on never find out. Do not be shocked but the bottom line is we get tired of the same person all the time. People like to explore they like to try new things. So for some of us being monogamus can be the hardest thing in the world. (More …)
For a few hours last week, Lower Manhattan traded the noisy clamor of taxis and the chatter of attorneys for drumming, singing and dancing as a throng of people properly put their ancestors to rest after hundreds of years. (More …)
Are You That Person To Make A Difference? We do have chances as Young Black Individuals you know! Don’t let an opportunity pass you by. Change for the better. “LAMBS is the first of many steps taken by our young people. It is where the child receives Guidance and Understanding of God, Fellowshipping, Bible, Drama, History, Mannerisms and Knowledge of self to name a few. We serve a mighty God and to continue empowering our children”, says Nelson Keir who started with the program in 1995. (More …)
Have you ever noticed that when ever a new song comes out, fashion changes? It’s funny actually how people’s fashion styles change according to the type of music that’s popular at the moment. Do you remember when the skirts with tights look came out? (More …)
According to Laurel Pregnancy Center in Maryland, the United States has the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the world. (More …)
A Brooklyn church is planning an event to keep teenagers focused on faith and away from the street. (More …)
In life, every person either has, had, or wished for a place they believe anything can happen, and come true. When little kids are young, they all have secret, magical places that they believe are real. In my own life, I know that I have believed in magical places before, and still do. The one place that has always been a dream of mine is Disney World. Disney World appeared to me as this big, magical place to me, has always had a big impact on my life, and I have always wanted to see it, experience it, and live it. To many, it is best described as “Where Dreams Come True”, and is a great experience for any family. (More …)
T-mobile is launching two new Sidekick phones aimed at luring more teenagers to the wireless company’s popular brand of cell phones.
Dubbed the Sidekick LX and the Sidekick Slide, the phones will begin to sell in stores this month. The Sidekick LX comes next in line after the popular Sidekick 3, one of the most popular phones with its wide keyboard, swivel screen and 1.3 mega pixel camera. Sidekicks are well known for their amazing texting feautures, this attracts many teenagers and young adults because texting has become more conveinent than talking on the phone, it saves time. (More …)
Women have gone from being viewed as desperate housewives to key players in the corporate world. In this competitive world women have to become experts at being on top of their game to prove that they are equal if not more qualified than men. At the same time they must maintain a certain level of professionalism and stand firm in demanding the respect they deserve. Still the questions arises: Do men view women as their peers in the workplace and are they taken seriously? (More …)
Despite an age of political correctness in the U.S. most people still stereotype people based on race, according to a survey at World Journalism Preparatory School. The 11-question survey answered by 25 students showed that 92% of students make assumptions about a person’s intelligence, culture and other abilities. (More …)
On any given weekday you will find youngsters attending Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill, not for service but to complete their homework and participate in other fun activities. Ministry in Action, a religious-based program that prevents young people from going into gangs and other criminal activities was created by Rev. Carl Callendar. Its many features include basketball, roller skating, track, bowling, dance, music, and other things that young people enjoy. (More …)
The life of a journalist is very busy, but also very fascinating. Everyday people read the newspaper or their favorite magazines and never fully realize that there’s a person behind all the words and phrases on the printed page. Veteran journalist Ikimulisa Livingston is one those people. As a reporter at the “New York Post,” she helps tells the stories of the city. She spoke with the NYABJ journalism workshop on Sept. 6 about her experiences. (More …)