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Tag: Kings County Courts Black History Month Committee

Leah Richardson (left) and Hon. Deborah Dowling, co-chairs of the Kings County Courts’ Black History Month Committee, taking part in the Tribune Society’s “Chat and Paint” event on Tuesday.Photos: Robert Abruzzese/Brooklyn Eagle

Kings County Courts celebrate Black History Month with “Chat and Paint”

February 29 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Full slideshow below In a vibrant celebration of Black History Month, the...

The Kings County Courts Black History Month Committee hosted a Talent Show on Valentine’s Day in the state Supreme Court, where court employees got to show off a bit of their personalities. Pictured from left to right: Suzanne Neysmith, associate court clerk; Nicole B. Smith, court clerk specialist and co-chair, Subcommittee for Valentine’s Day Program; and Leah Richardson, systems engineer and co-chair of the Kings County Courts Black History Month Committee.Photos: Kimberly Castro-Oliver/Brooklyn Eagle

Courthouse talent and Black creativity on display during Valentine’s Day BHM event

February 26 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Full slideshow below In celebration of Valentine’s Day and Black History...

Bruce Jackson, central figure, stands with the Kings County Courts Black History Month Committee, gathered as part of the courts' Black History Month celebration where Judge Edwards interviewed him, highlighting his impactful journey and contributions.Photo: Robert Abruzzese/Brooklyn Eagle

Bruce Jackson’s inspiring journey through law, hip hop and diversity advocacy

February 16 | Special from Hon. Genine D. Edwards

On behalf of the Kings County Courts Black History Month Committee, I...

Brooklyn's court system celebrates Black History Month with a series of arts and talent events across multiple courthouses, coordinated by the Kings County Courts Black History Month Committee.Photo: Robert Abruzzese/Brooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn courts celebrate Black History Month with arts and talent showcases

February 2 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Brooklyn’s court system is marking Black History Month 2024 with...

The Kings County Court System is celebrating 26 years of celebrating Black History Month. It kicked off this year’s celebrations on Thursday, Feb. 1 at the Supreme Court, located at 320 Jay St., where it welcomed keynote speaker Meredith Suttles. Pictured from left to right: Hon. Deborah Dowling, Meredith Suttles, Hon. Matthew D’Emic, Hon. Lawrence Knipel and Leah Richardson.Photos: Robert Abruzzese/Brooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn courts Launch Black History Celebration with arts and culture at the forefront

February 2 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

The Brooklyn court system commenced its Black History Month celebration with an...

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    Get your paddles ready because a new pickleball fa Get your paddles ready because a new pickleball facility is opening in Gowanus on Sunday. PKLYN, located on Fourth Street between Hoyt and Bond streets, will have five courts across the 18,000-square-foot facility. Founder and Managing Partner David Friedman got the idea for PKLYN during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though a long-time player, he got most interested in pickleball when he found a community of players at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 2 and played the game daily with a regular group. Read more at the link in bio. Photos courtesy of PKLYN
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