Brooklyn Treasures Uncovered

Brooklyn Treasures Uncovered A scrapbook? No! a micromuseum for the people, places, and events about soulful Brooklyn since the 1600's Yes, African-Americans have thrived in Brooklyn.

The Omamiwinini called parts of it “Canarsie” and “Makeepaca”. The Dutch called parts of it “Boswyck” and “Nieuw Utrecht” in Nieuw
Netherlands. Today, it’s known as Brooklyn, a place where African and African-Americans have thrived since the 1600s. In fact, an article, in the July 14, 1895 The New York Times reads,”…As soon as negro men amass a comfortable fortune, they
move from this city acros

s the East River because they can find in Brooklyn more economical and satisfactory investment…” Brooklyn Treasures Uncovered aims to satisfy the curious about Black Brooklyn. Brooklyn Treasures Uncovered reveals the contributions that Africans and African-Americans have made to the development of Brooklyn, USA. These contributions include founding towns, operating African Free Schools, and running for the US President’s office. Come in and enjoy this micromuseum.

Stephen Miller and his racist activities must be stopped.
12/03/2019

Stephen Miller and his racist activities must be stopped.

White nationalist Stephen Miller's sole purpose in the Trump administration is to normalize and institutionalize racist anti-immigrant hate. Congress must rein him in now.

We mustn't be taken by fear of new arrivals to the US. Free Abdi's from immigrant detention.
06/08/2019

We mustn't be taken by fear of new arrivals to the US. Free Abdi's from immigrant detention.

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Just a reminder: Summer soon soon come and wi jump up good good, mwah!
01/26/2019

Just a reminder: Summer soon soon come and wi jump up good good, mwah!

I just say No to Barr
01/13/2019

I just say No to Barr

William Barr might be worse than Jeff Sessions and he will help Trump cover up his alleged crimes. We cannot let him become attorney general.

I'm offering "a piece" offering. Yes, "a piece" of cake for peace. I'm looking for the roving kitty to see if she's fou...
11/17/2018

I'm offering "a piece" offering. Yes, "a piece" of cake for peace. I'm looking for the roving kitty to see if she's found anything yet.

Doesn't this sign just make you laugh real LOUD!!! You'll found it in front of Soda Bar, 629 Vanderbilt Avenue. Alcohol?...
10/13/2018

Doesn't this sign just make you laugh real LOUD!!! You'll found it in front of Soda Bar, 629 Vanderbilt Avenue. Alcohol? Milk? You must find your way to a better understanding.

Here's to a family business that does so much for the community: Frank Bell Funeral Home. Thankfully, one of his daughte...
10/05/2018

Here's to a family business that does so much for the community: Frank Bell Funeral Home. Thankfully, one of his daughters is carrying on the mission.

I found these two beauties gracing the entrance of PS 9/Teunis G. Bergen School. They were so pretty that I had to show ...
09/08/2018

I found these two beauties gracing the entrance of PS 9/Teunis G. Bergen School. They were so pretty that I had to show them twice.

I am experiencing technical difficulty. I've captured some interesting shots around Brooklyn but unsure how to transfer ...
09/04/2018

I am experiencing technical difficulty. I've captured some interesting shots around Brooklyn but unsure how to transfer them to this page. I'm using a different cell phone. My prowling cat, 3 dogs and I are perplexed.

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