LEAH PENNIMAN, mother of two, is a farmer and food sovereignty activist. She co-founded Soul Fire Farm in Rensselaer County, NY in 2011 with the mission to end racism in the food system and “reclaim the ancestral connection to land.” In an address to an organic conference March 2020, Penniman, who has more than 20 […]readmore
On February 11, Amazon announced its official move-in to a 90,000-square-foot distribution station at 2300 Linden Blvd, in East New York, Brooklyn. The official statement indicated the company would be open for business. On Saturday, February 20th, community leaders, like activist Verdree Vinson of the December 12th Movement, Councilwoman Inez Barron, members of the Coalition […]readmore
Brooklyn Rally at Amazon East New York Set for this Saturday, February 20 at 1pm Michael “Big Mike” Foster, a Black poultry plant worker and RWDSU organizer February 6, 2021, at a rally in Bessemer, Alabama. “We’re here to fight for the people, to get them dignity, respect, and a living wage–not a minimum wage.” […]readmore
Wednesdays at 2:30pmHosts James McIntosh, MD and Richardeanea Theodore, RN, Explore Topics on Mental Health with Nationally Recognized Thought Leaders, Experts and Scholars The MIND FIELD, a weekly Wednesday show on WBAI-FM 99.5, about mental health and mental health issues, premiered earlier this month to acclaim with Clinical Nurse Specialist and Certified Family Therapist Richardeanea […]readmore
A Media Cautionary Tale After our February 4th issue went to press with the article, Another Real Estate Cautionary Tale, we learned that the reporter failed to disclose that he was a tenant in the building with interactions with the previous owner and the new owner.While he maintains that the information in the article is […]readmore
The original article has been removed because it was not properly vetted and the publishers have learned it contained numerous errors and omissions such as the reporter not disclosing he was living in the house. Our next issue will have an update and retraction.readmore
Since its inception in 1967, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation (Restoration) has created meaningful, life-enriching programs for thousands of young people. Colvin Grannum, Restoration president and CEO told Our Time Press,”Restoration seeks to disrupt and close the racial wealth gap. Our programming supports young people entering and graduating from academic and occupational programs that position them […]readmore
Biggie’s former manager has been promoted from his previous role as president of urban music. There has been a change in leadership at RCA Records. As Billboard reported, Mark Pitts has been named president of the entire label. He will reportedly focus on “driving the label’s creative business operations and its cultural initiatives.” The Brooklyn native — who […]readmore
