Category Archives: History

Preserving Family History (A Free Family Day Photo Shoot)

Posted on May 4, 2009 by The Changeling

[ May 16, 2009; 12:00 pm; June 20, 2009; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] The African American Heritage Center at Macon Library preserves and presents the history and culture of African Americans, with a special focus on Bedford-Stuyvesant’s rich history and its African American residents. The Generation Preservation Project will fulfill this vision through a series of photo shoots designed to document the history of families in Bedford-Stuyvesant. [...]

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DNA & Genealogy Seminar at Macon Library

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ April 25, 2009; 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] On Saturday, April 25, the Macon Library (Lewis Ave at Macon Street) presents a seminar and workshop about DNA and Genealogy.

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Genetics & Genealogy
11:30am – 1 pm
Adults Only

“How DNA Uncovers Human Ancestry,” presented by Dr. Doris Withers, Professor of Biology & Education, Medgar Evers College

Genealogy Workshop
1:00-3:00 pm
Adults Only

Presented by Wilhelmena Rhodes [...]

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Another Nelson George Video About Brooklyn

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Alexa11221

Nelson George: City Kid from Nelson George on Vimeo.
Oh, all right, it’s a promo video for his book. But it’s beautifully evocative.

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New Blog Save Bedford-Stuyvesant Examines Bed-Stuy’s Rich History

Posted on March 18, 2009 by The Changeling

The history of this Montrose Morris building is discussed on the blog Save Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Ever wanted to know more about the history and architecture of our great neighborhood? Well, you’re in luck, because the brand new blog, Save Bedford-Stuyvesant, focuses on the rich culture and architectural history of Bed-Stuy. So far posts have discussed [...]

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African American Celebration at Brooklyn Friends School

Posted on February 6, 2009 by The Changeling

Brooklyn Friends’ 14th Annual African American Celebration will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the school. This year’s theme, “Crossroads of History: The Improbable Journey,” celebrates the historic election of Barack Obama as our nation’s 44th president. Equally important, the school is paying homage to the legions of community activists and [...]

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The January Holiday

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Mayfly

[ January 20, 2009; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ]

As I was looking through a bookstore the other day, trying to spend a holiday gift card, I noticed a crop of Valentines Day paraphernalia by the check-out register. Somehow, that just didn’t feel right. At first, I thought I was suffering from withdrawl. The barage of back-to-back holidays that take us from Halloween to New Year [...]

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Update on the hoopla over the homeless shelter at Sumner Avenue Armory

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Inquisigal

Photo by Rosie McCobb
The flyers were disseminated, the town-hall meetings were packed, and it seems progress has been made in regards to what may or may not be happening at the Pamoja House men’s shelter at the Sumner Avenue Armory. Photo by Rosie McCobbLocal community activists, including Jerry Blackshear of the Bedford Stuyvesant Association (pictured) [...]

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Reflections on Community Development: Stories from Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation

Posted on November 17, 2008 by The Changeling

[ November 17, 2008; 5:30 pm; ]
Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation in collaboration with the Adelaide Sanford Institute, Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Historical Society, Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, College of New Rochelle, Fulton Nostrand United Merchants Association, The Brooklyn Chapter of Links, Inc. and Weeksville Heritage Center

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Reflections on Community Development: Stories from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation
Reception [...]

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Broadway and Hart 70 Years Ago

Posted on March 11, 2008 by The Changeling

An Old Tax Photo of the Building
A few days ago I wrote about the newly renovated building 1050 Broadway. The owner sent over the tax photo of the building from 1930′s. In it you can see the sign for the furniture upholsterer who took over the ground floor of the building. I love [...]

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