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Posted in Diaspora News
How this town in Brooklyn became the second largest free Black community in the country
A row of homes in Central Brooklyn may not look like much, but they hold a significant place in the city’s history. Here’s what remains…
Posted in Diaspora News
A Hidden Gem Rests in a Historic Black Community Preserved in Brooklyn
Brooklyn played a significant role in the liberation of America’s slaves. Crown Heights, in particular, had a different name in the past, and nearly two…









