Thieves in Brooklyn have lured teens to subway stations to rob them. What? Yes, that’s right! Unsuspecting teens tried to sell iPhones and sneakers, but were instead robbed by internet-savvy thieves posing as potential buyers. Read about it the thefts here on New 12 Brooklyn. Here are some ways to stay safe if you’re sellingContinue reading “Be Careful Selling Products on Facebook”
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Take the Black Girls Rock Pledge
This is a great way to boost your mood for the day. Take the Black Girls Rock! pledge written by spiritual counselor, Iyanla Vanzant and watch the awards show in November on BET. I’ve seen two different dates, the 4th and the 7th, so check your local listings for the correct day and time. Btw, ifContinue reading “Take the Black Girls Rock Pledge”
MC Lyte Rocks the Mic in Brooklyn at Restoration Rocks!
On Saturday, October 6, 2012 crowds of old-school and new-school hip-hop fans gathered on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, NY to to celebrate the arts and culture of Bedford-Stuyvesant at the 6th Annual Restoration Rocks! music festival., The event was presented by the Bedford-Stuyvesant Corporation and the Soul of Brooklyn. The festival featured the music ofContinue reading “MC Lyte Rocks the Mic in Brooklyn at Restoration Rocks!”
See Mickalene Thomas’s Art at First Saturdays!
Viewing the paintings of Mickalene Thomas should be on your to do list this weekend. The first Saturday of each month, The Brooklyn Museum hosts its Target First Saturdays event. Each event has a theme and includes free admission to the museum after 5 pm. This month’s theme is 1970s to celebrate the exhibit ofContinue reading “See Mickalene Thomas’s Art at First Saturdays!”
It’s a Lifetime Network Weekend: The Carlina White Story and Steel Magnolias
If you’re looking for some great TV this weekend, go to the Lifetime Network. There are two great movies on Saturday and Sunday featuring African-American actresses. This Saturday, October 6, 2012 tune in to “Abducted: The Carlina White Story.” You may remember this one from the headlines. The movie describes the story of Carlina White,Continue reading “It’s a Lifetime Network Weekend: The Carlina White Story and Steel Magnolias”
MC Lyte Returns to Brooklyn!
This Saturday October 6th, hip-hop artist MC Lyte returns to Brooklyn for Restoration Rocks! The 6th annual music festival is presented by the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, in collaboration with Soul of Brooklyn. The event kicks off at 12 pm and ends at 5 pm. The festival features a performance by one of the best female lyricist,Continue reading “MC Lyte Returns to Brooklyn!”
Double Dutch 