Because it’s Friday (Flash Back Friday) and we made it through another terrible work week and because it just wouldn’t be #BrooklynGirlCode™ without the Brooklyn Bad Boy himself… Eddie Murphy! Hit the link below to watch Murphy’s 1982 critically acclaimed stand-up comedy Delirious that many say was the pivotal film of his legendary career. It’sContinue reading “#BrooklynGirlCode™ #FlashBackFridays: #EddieMurphy #Delirious”
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay from #BrooklynGirlCode™ !!!
I’m so happy the Creator made me a WOMAN!!
#BrooklynGirlCode™ #TBT’s: Nina Simone’s “To Be Young Gifted and Black!”
“In the whole world you know, there’s a million boys and girls who are young, gifted and Black. And that’s a fact!” -Nina Simone It was the summer of 1969. Singer/songwriter Nina Simone was at the height of her career. Simone was performing at the Harlem Cultural Festival in New York City and decided toContinue reading “#BrooklynGirlCode™ #TBT’s: Nina Simone’s “To Be Young Gifted and Black!””
“You Can Kill the #Revolutionary But, You Can’t Kill the #Revolution!” – #FredHampton
Brother Malcolm (born Malcolm Little) passed away on this day, February 21st 1965 in Harlem, New York at the Audubon Ballroom. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on 1925, Malcolm X (later becoming known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) would go on to become a leader for Civil Rights for Black people all over the world. Black PantherContinue reading ““You Can Kill the #Revolutionary But, You Can’t Kill the #Revolution!” – #FredHampton”
#ShirleyChisholm, A #BrooklynGirl With A Vision!
Shirley Chisholm a Brooklyn girl with a vision!
Robert Pattinson to Play #TheBatman in New Warner Bros. Film
So word on the street is Robert Pattinson is set to play The Batman in the new Matt Reeves film that is set to be released by Warner Bros. Films in late 2021. However, last week Page Six reported that Robert Pattinson was recovering from Covid-19. Well if this is true, we really hope thatContinue reading “Robert Pattinson to Play #TheBatman in New Warner Bros. Film”
The #ABC Network to Honor Actor #ChadwickBoseman Tonight at 8pm EST!
The ABC network will be honoring the life of actor Chadwick Boseman tonight in a special Sunday evening presentation. The network will be playing the Black Panther movie in its entirety on Sunday night beginning at 8pm EST. The Black Panther will be followed by a special presentation on the actor’s life. The presentation willContinue reading “The #ABC Network to Honor Actor #ChadwickBoseman Tonight at 8pm EST!”
#StayStrong and #KeepStriving! -xoxo #BrooklynGirlCode™🖤
You couldn’t have told me three months ago that this would be the state of the 🌍 today! Everyday it seems like something new is threatening our normal lives. It feels like we’re living in the Apocalypse. As humans and as a Black woman—especially, I’m aware of struggling and facing adversity first hand. But I’mContinue reading “#StayStrong and #KeepStriving! -xoxo #BrooklynGirlCode™🖤”
#JazzLegend #Thelonious #Monk Turns #100!
Today is the centennial birthday of American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. So, you know Brooklyn Girl Code had to write about it! Thelonious (Sphere) Monk (named after his maternal grandfather) was born in Rocky Point, North Carolina on October 10th, 1917. To many, Monk is considered to be one of the forefathers ofContinue reading “#JazzLegend #Thelonious #Monk Turns #100!”
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