Friday, April 27, 2012
Fort Greene barista to be laid to rest two weeks after getting hit by police car.
Friends and family will say their goodbyes to Connecticut Muffin barista Tamor Robinson later Friday. A viewing will be held at Ponce Funeral Home in East New York starting at 3 p.m. The viewing and funeral services are open to the public. Robinson, 27, is to be laid to rest a day before his mother and other family members are scheduled to attend a National Action Network event with Rev. Al Sharpton to call for increased scrutiny into the events that led up to his death on April 18. Almost a week earlier, Robinson had been hit by a police car at Bayview Houses in Canarsie after officers caught him taking paving stones from a section of the public housing project. An investigation by the Brooklyn District Attorney's office, including the…
Friday, March 23, 2012
'New Voices In Black Cinema' founder died Monday.
Friends and relatives of Aaron Ingram, a pioneer and key backer of artists of color from Brooklyn and throughout the U.S., marked his passing at Emmanuel Baptist Church earlier today. The service took place just blocks from Brooklyn Academy of Music, the site of arguably one of Ingram's greatest achievements, "New Voices in Black Cinema," a rare and prominent showcase for African-American filmmakers that began as a small screening series at local bars. "His support of the African-American creative process is legendary," Councilwoman Letitia James, D-Fort Greene, said in a statement shortly after Ingram's death on Monday. "A gentleman with a wonderful spirit, he kept on fighting the fight for artists of color, and today his vision is …
Friday, June 24, 2011
Former State Senator and Clinton Hill resident has died.
Anna V. Jefferson, a Clinton Hill resident and former member of the New York State Senate, passed away on Wednesday, June 22. Jefferson served as a representative of the 22nd Senate District and is the immediate predecessor of state Sen. Velmanette Montgomery, D-Brooklyn. She was a longtime resident and member of the WA-Greene Block Association in Clinton Hill. For information about funeral arranagements and further details, please contact Olanika "Ola" Alabi at olanike.alabi@gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Former Fort Greene resident reflects on the tragedy that forever changed a family
Osama bin Laden’s death has provided closure for some victims of 9/11, but for one former Fort Greene resident, it won’t erase the pain of losing a family member. Ruth Harris lived with her daughter, Isis, in a brownstone on Dekalb Ave., between S. Portland Ave. and S. Oxford St., when the attacks took place. Her niece, Aisha, was the only other girl in the family, and the two children became best friends. “They were like sisters,” said Harris, who recently moved to Harlem. “They went shopping and talked about boys and planned out their futures together.” When Aisha was 21, she enrolled at Long Island College and accepted a job at a communications organization. The week before 9/11, she spoke at great length with both Isis and Ruth about …
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The local legend was often referred to as the unofficial mayor of Fort Greene. Councilwoman Letitia James, D-Fort Greene, reflects on his legacy.
Born in Richmond Virginia, Edward Carter landed in Besonhurst at the age of 2 years old, and went on to graduate with honors from the New York City public school system. He passed away on Sunday evening, Feb. 13, at the age of 77. Known for his many years of service in the Fort Greene community where he resided since the mid-1960s (after returning from active military service), Carter touched numerous lives leaving many fond memories and a legacy of activism. He was a social justice legend, royalty throughout Brooklyn, and could be a royal pain sometimes — another reason why he’s so dearly loved. Carter was involved with many civic, social, and fraternal organizations. I will miss Mr. Carter’s words of wisdom, his sharp wit and big, …
Monday, January 10, 2011
A longtime Fort Greene politician is lauded for his dedication to service.
Three months after his death, family and friends memorialized Bill Saunders on Sunday as a dedicated public servant and a sharp mover and shaker of Brooklyn politics. “Williams Saunders was a pioneer of black politics in our great borough,” wrote State Senator Velmanette Montgomery, in a letter read at the memorial at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church. “He was a savvy political player who always kept the needs of his constituents and his community as his number one priority.” Dozens of former and current elected officials, including Letitia James and Hakeem Jeffries, filled church pews for the service to pay their respects. Letters of condolences written by U.S. Congressman Ed Towns, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Borough President …
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3:34 am on Sunday, June 26, 2011
Rest in peace Ms. J. Watch over us all. The good Lord said well done and come on home. See you soon. You wont need XM radio in Heaven to hear Arthur Prysock and the boys, they have been waiting to get the party started. Be free..... more ›