Brooklyn

'Bling Bishop’ Lamor Whitehead Convicted of Fraud, Attempted Extortion, and Lying To the FBI

The Brooklyn pastor was accused of swindling $90,000 from a church member’s retirement savings to fund his extravagant lifestyle.
03/12/2024

Black + Iconic: Jay-Z

Jackson State University senior D’Mia reflects on the hip-hop icon's journey from MC to music executive to rubbing shoulders with the politically powerful.
02/14/2024

Opening Statements Begin In Trial of Men Accused of Killing Jam Master Jay

The DJ of the legendary rap group RUN-DMC, Jason Mizell was killed in 2002 but the trial of his alleged assailants is starting two decades later.
01/29/2024

Slain Dancer O'Shae Sibley Called 'Beacon Of Light' At Funeral

Sibley was killed at a gas station in Brooklyn after attending a Beyonce concert in July.
08/09/2023
Brooklyn photographer Ser Baffo

Brooklyn Photographer Ser Baffo Elevates Life’s Stories From Behind The Camera

The lensman’s storytelling is his passport to luxury.
08/07/2023

Fatal Stabbing Of NYC Vogue Dancer Being Investigated As Hate Crime

O'Shae Sibley was killed at a gas station after attending a Beyoncé concert.
08/03/2023
Carnival season, travel

BET’s Blackity Black Guide To Caribbean Carnivals

From the island of St. Vincent to the sexy streets of Brooklyn, we’ve got the tea on the hottest carnivals this season.
07/04/2023

Pastor Robbed Of $1M Worth Of Jewelry During Church Service Arrested On Charges Of Fraud

Lamor Whitehead is accused of federal financial fraud charges.
12/19/2022

Lola Brooke Is Brooklyn's Next Up

The Bed-Stuy rapper is redefining what her native borough is supposed to sound like.
12/10/2022

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Elected First Black House Democratic Leader

The electoral changes in the House of Representatives, created an opportunity to elevate the Brooklyn lawmaker into a new position.
11/30/2022