Celebrating National Intern Day: Leila Eng Perez
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 3:30PMHappy National Intern Day! In celebration of this very special day, we'd like to introduce you to our Marketing Intern, Leila Eng Perez.
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.
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!
Celebrating National Intern Day: Justin Gold
Thursday, July 26, 2018 - 1:30PMHappy National Intern Day! In celebration of this very special day, we'd like to introduce you to our Marketing Intern, Justin Gold.
BRIC's Two Community Media TV Networks—BRIC TV and Brooklyn Free Speech—Win Five 2018 New York Emmy Awards
Monday, April 23, 2018 - 6:30PMBRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce that its two community media TV networks—Brooklyn Free Speech and BRIC TV—won five (5) New York Emmy Awards at the 61st Annual New York Emmy® Awards on Saturday, April 14, 2018.
BRIC Receives 11 New York Emmy Award Nominations
Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 7:00PMBRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce that it has received 11 nominations for the 61st Annual New York Emmy® Awards. The nominations include nine for BRIC TV, the Brooklyn-focused nonprofit cable channel and digital network BRIC launched to acclaim in 2015, and two for shows produced through BRIC’s Brooklyn Free Speech Public Access initiative.
BRIC Receives 11 New York Emmy Award Nominations
Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 7:00PMBRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce that it has received 11 nominations for the 61st Annual New York Emmy® Awards. The nominations include nine for BRIC TV, the Brooklyn-focused nonprofit cable channel and digital network BRIC launched to acclaim in 2015, and two for shows produced through BRIC’s Brooklyn Free Speech Public Access initiative.
About Brooklyn Free Speech Radio
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 5:15PMFind out more about Brooklyn Free Speech Radio and its Podcast Fellowship initiative from the perspective of Mark Pagán, our Community Radio Specialist!
Media Share 2017: Grantee Orientation
Friday, June 16, 2017 - 2:30PMThe fifth year of the Emmy-nominated Media Share grant program kicked off in May with 11 new non-profit organizations – all excited to learn new skills and become media makers!
The Media Share program is a unique, in-kind grant program designed to help selected Brooklyn nonprofit organizations learn how to create and share media that moves their mission forward. Grantees first take custom classes in the BRIC Media Center and then are paired with a Producing Mentor for additional training sessions. The mentors assign “homework” projects and collaborate with the grantee teams on a final PSA-style project. This year, we welcome four new Producing Mentors, eager to begin working alongside their assigned nonprofits in the coming months.
B Free Awards 2014
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 - 12:00PMIt’s BRIC first ever B Free Awards! We decided it was time to celebrate what makes Brooklyn Free Speech Television programming unique, original, momentous, and AWESOME. Take a trip down memory lane with us!
B Free Awards 2015
Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 5:45PMWhat do you think when you hear the words B Free? A few things that come to mind for us are soaring high, unlimited possibilities, freedom of speech, and of course, the B Free Awards. Take a trip down memory lane with us!
BRIC Wins Two New York Emmy Awards
Thursday, May 11, 2017 - 6:00PMBRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce that it won two (2) New York Emmy Awards at the 60th Annual New York Emmy® Awards on Saturday, May 6, 2017. What makes this win extra special is that both of BRIC's media initiatives brought home one trophy each. One for BRIC TV, the Brooklyn-focused nonprofit cable channel and digital network BRIC launched to acclaim last year, and one for a community-produced show produced through BRIC’s Brooklyn Free Speech public access initiative.
B Free Awards 2017: Celebrating Women’s Voices
Monday, May 1, 2017 - 1:30PMExactly one month ago today, on Saturday, April 1, there was something special in the air. It was different, something reminiscent of creation and celebration, community and achievement, pride and excitement. What was it? It was the 4th Annual B Free Awards, Brooklyn Free Speech’s celebration of the thousands of hours of programming created by its dedicated producers— and it did not disappoint one bit!
The theme of the 2017 B Free Awards was “Celebrating Women’s Voices” and the evening’s signature colors of pink and gold beautifully complemented the various attires. Red carpet hosts Jessica Mason and Angela-Renee Coakley made sure everyone got their “15 minutes of fame” while guests were enjoying the food delicacies.
MISSED B FREE AWARDS 2017?
RADIO IMPORTANTE
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - 2:00PMLet me make this clear, I did not come up making radio. I don’t have any stories about gigging at my college radio station playing Chuck Brown 45s while doing questionable character sketches with friends. Well, I did do those things, but with video cameras. I’m a filmmaker.
BRIC Receives 19 New York Emmy Award Nominations
Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 6:00PMBRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce that it has received 19 nominations for the 60th Annual New York Emmy® Awards. The nominations include 13 for BRIC TV, the Brooklyn-focused nonprofit cable channel and digital network BRIC launched to acclaim last year, and six for shows produced through BRIC’s Brooklyn Free Speech public access initiative.