BRIC Blog
Celebrating Black History: A Highly Melanated Story
Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 7:00PMMeet PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate, and Chris Red, hosts of the Highly Melanated podcast which airs on Brooklyn Free Speech Radio. On this last day in the month of Black History, we wanted to highlight this extraordinarily talented quad who have funny and dynamic conversations centered around what People of Color face every day.
Watch Performances from BRIC JazzFest 2017 on ALL ARTS Show The Set List
Monday, February 25, 2019 - 9:30AMIn the fall of 2017, BRIC was excited to partner with ALL ARTS to capture some of the performances at BRIC JazzFest, including Jazzmeia Horn, Vijay Iyer, Terri Lyne Carrington, Rudresh Mahanthappa, and Miramar. You can now watch them on television or online through the show The Set List.
BRIC's Two Community Media TV Networks—BRIC TV and Brooklyn Free Speech—Nominated for Eight 2019 Emmy Awards
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 6:30PMWhat do cuddle parties, an animated story about a stolen bike, and urban exploration have in common? Two words: Emmy-nominated. Binge watch our eight 2019 New York Emmy-nominated pieces. We know you're going to love them as much as we do!
Celebrating Black History: The Spinner Rack Reflects on the Impact of Black Panther
Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 4:00PMMeet Mario and Sam who host and produce a show focused on comic book culture that airs on Brooklyn Free Speech TV. Get ready to be transported to Wakanda through their eyes, plus find out how you can see Black Panther at BRIC and eat Vibranium-inspired treats, for free!
Meet Yazmany Arboleda of the Future Historical Society
Thursday, February 7, 2019 - 5:00PMGet to know Yazmany Arboleda, lead artist working with the Future Historical Society, a collective of Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene neighbors, who will collaboratively create a public art experience that illuminates the personal histories of this community, while envisioning a more connected, interdependent future.
Nomadic Massive’s Waahli Talks About Going Solo
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 10:30AMAs a member of Canadian hip hop supergroup Nomadic Massive, Waahli has performed around the world, including at the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. But 2018 brought out a new side of Waahli, as he released his first solo album, Black Soap, in September and he will make his U.S. solo debut at BRIC House Sessions on February 21.
The Perks of Being a Friend of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 11:30AMIt's the end of January, which means that Friends Memberships are now on sale for the 2019 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. Become a Friend of the Festival to skip the lines and enjoy special perks all summer long! But don't take our word for it—check out some photos of our Friends Members and hear what they love most about their time #AtTheBandshell
BRIC TV Welcomes MacKenzie Fegan, New Host of 112BK
Friday, January 25, 2019 - 5:45PMAs 112BK returns for another season, the BRIC TV team is thrilled to welcome new our host, writer, videographer, and storyteller MacKenzie Fegan. We spoke with MacKenzie about her inspiration, working with the BRIC TV team, and most importantly, her favorite cocktail in the city.
Exploring Identity with Canadian-Mexican Hip Hop Musician Boogát
Friday, January 25, 2019 - 11:45AMGrowing up in Quebec City, with parents from Mexico and Paraguay, the musician known as Boogát has always dealt with multiple identities. So it’s no surprise that his music brings together several sounds—French-Canadian and American hip hop, mixed with Latin influences—to become something entirely new.
Urban Bush Women Profile: Tendayi Kuumba
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 5:00PMGet to know the members of Urban Bush Women! Tendayi Kuumba, who is also part of this spring’s BRIClab FLUẊẊ Part 2 (work-in-progress), first remembers dancing around the house with her mother to Stevie Wonder. Learn more about her dance journey in our interview.
