11-Year-Old Opens Caribbean-Themed Pizzeria in Brooklyn, NY
There’s a new pizza shop in town! Sebastian Wilson is an 11-year-old restaurateur who just opened a new pizzeria in Brooklyn, Blavity reports. Inspired by traditional West Indian recipes, Sebastian credits his mom and stepfather, originally from Trinidad and Grenada, with inspiring him to become an entrepreneur. “My mom works a lot, and I want […]
Brooklyn Artist Ron Bass Unveils His New Permanent Art Installations at JFK Airport
It’s one of the largest airports in the U.S. Ron Bass is an artist and Brooklyn native known for his vibrant works of art. He discovered his love for art after his parents’ passing, emoting through his work with the goal of inspiring and uplifting the masses. Bass has a love for melding fashion and […]
Alamo Drafthouse Dedicates Newly Renovated Brooklyn Theater to Filmmaker Spike Lee
Well deserved! The Alamo Drafthouse has announced that its newly renovated Brooklyn theater will be dedicated to legendary filmmaker Spike Lee, Variety reports. A champion of his beloved borough for the entirety of his four-decade career, Lee’s name has become synonymous with Brooklyn. A private ceremony and screening of his 1994 film “Crooklyn” will be […]
Meet Leslie Diuguid, Owner of the First Black-Owned and Woman-Owned Fine Art Print Shop in New York City
She’s making art more accessible! Kansas City native Leslie Diuguid moved to New York City in 2013 to pursue a career in art, BK Reader reports. She got her start working at art galleries and printmaking shops, learning the ropes and networking with everyone she could. In 2017, her father Lewis Diuguid published his book […]