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.

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