Gothamist2d
The story of the Black ‘Brooklynites’ and their fight for freedom in NYC
Their history is Brooklyn’s history, spanning from the borough’s era as a slaveholding capital in New York and through the ...
Discovering Family Roots in Brooklyn Slavery
Trace/s,” an exhibition at the Center for Brooklyn History, highlights the borough’s neglected story of slavery — and the ...
Empire State Building to honor Vince Carter when Nets retire jersey
The Empire State Building will be lit in red, white and blue, the Nets' former colors, when Brooklyn retires Vince Carter's ...
Empire State Building to be lit in Nets' old colors and Vince Carter's No. 15 when jersey retired
NEW YORK (AP) — The Empire State Building is joining in the party to celebrate Vince Carter's jersey retirement. The landmark building will be lit in red, white and blue, the Nets' former colors, when ...