BrownsvillExcerpts

Brooklyn Public Library teens interview family members about the 2020 census for this special edition of BrownsvillExcerpts. Go to https://2020census.gov/ to fill out your census today and make sure #BrooklynCounts.

In this season of BrownsvillExcerpts, we’re working with Frederick Douglass Academy VII’s International Club. Participants have helped to produce episodes highlighting the unique experiences that club membership affords them: namely traveling the world! In this episode, see the Summer 2018 Japan trip through the eyes of Christina, one of the international club’s members. From landing to prep and life-long lasting impressions come along with Christina on her journey. (Also, check out the bonus episode where Christina dishes on her favorite part(s) of the trip.) Please, if you’d like to contribute to this year’s goal you can find more information at www.gofundme.com/btosa Produced by Brooklyn Public Library and Frederick Douglass Academy VII Edited by Adwoa Adusei Original Theme Song by Lewis Thompson Supplemental Sound Clips by Emerald Island Relaxation and Hans Liao Ginza Hub conference footage by Nobu Tanaka Ito School Footage by Bijoun Jordan

Can you help us identify/name some of the Japanese foods Christina describes? Please, if you’d like to contribute to this year’s goal you can find more information at www.gofundme.com/btosa Produced by Brooklyn Public Library and Frederick Douglass Academy VII Edited by Adwoa Adusei Supplemental Music by ChilledCow  (Surf’s “6am” https://soundcloud.com/hmsurf/6am)

In this season of BrownsvillExcerpts, we’re working with Frederick Douglass Academy VII’s International Club. Participants have helped to produce episodes highlighting the unique experiences that club membership affords them: namely traveling the world! In this episode learn candidly from Tershyl, Richie and Mr. Jordan about how the club raises funds aka: legitimately hustles to meet their international goals (Spain in 2017; Japan in 2018; and this summer they’re raising funds to go to South Africa!). (Also, check out the bonus episode) Produced by Brooklyn Public Library and Frederick Douglass Academy VII Edited by Adwoa Adusei Original Theme Song by Lewis Thompson Supplemental music by ChilledCow (Aso’s “Loungin” https://soundcloud.com/aricogle)

Mr. Jordan talks about how the international club’s fundraising skills are magical and why you should be a part of that magic. String Quartet music provided during the 2nd Annual So They Can Fly fundraising art auction, by Sterling Strings NYC. Please, if you’d like to contribute to this year’s goal you can find more information at www.gofundme.com/btosa Produced by Brooklyn Public Library and  Frederick Douglass Academy VII Edited by Adwoa Adusei

KNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.  It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. How does it feel to be an Afro-Latina teen growing up in Brooklyn?  KNRC Youth Radio podcaster, and part-time library staff member, Alexus Lawrence talks about her identity, and her journey to embrace herself and her roots. Produced and edited by Cassie Hickman

In this 3rd installment of BCMS team-up with BrownsvillExcerpts scholars talk about the Houses system of the middle school and why it's been such an important part of their unique experiences at BCMS. Also, Check out the Bonus audio: a recitation of the school's mantra a.k.a "Invictus" the 1888 poem by William Ernest Henley.

For this episode we teamed up with the Brownsville Collaborative Middle School  (BCMS) to highlight the many after school opportunities available to its scholars. Big thanks to BCMS administrators, teachers and of course, their lively scholars, whose voices lead the charge. Stay tuned for 1 more episode featuring BCMS created during our Podcasting After-school Program in the Spring of 2018. Also stay tuned for a Beat-the-End-of-Summer-Blues episode at the end of September. If you are an educator or student who would like to collaborate with the Brownsville Branch on future BrownsvillExcerpts podcast episodes, send us a line at brownsvillepodcast@gmail.com  

KNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.  It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. KNRC Youth Radio podcaster Saheedah Majolagbe discusses how it feels to wear a uniform to high school, and talks about ways to improve the high school experience in Canarsie.

Welcome back to BrownsvillExcerpts! For this episode we teamed up with the Brownsville Collaborative Middle School  (BCMS) to highlight the Basketball and Double-Dutch teams. Big thanks to BCMS administrators, teachers and of course, their lively scholars: whose voices lead the charge. Stay tuned for 2 more episodes featuring BCMS created during our Podcasting After-school Program in the Spring of 2018. Also stay tuned for a Beat-the-End-of-Summer-Blues episode during the Winter 2018-2019.   If you are an educator or student who would like to collaborate with the Brownsville Branch on future BrownsvillExcerpts podcast episodes, send us a line at brownsvillepodcast@gmail.com

KNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.  It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Desiree Watson and Emaliy Jones, Canarsie Library staff and program leaders for KNRC Youth Radio, have each worked at the Brooklyn Public Library for 13 years.  They share thoughts about how the library changes over time, how it feels to watch children grow up at the library, and what makes Canarsie Library the place to be. Produced and edited by Cassie Hickman

KNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.  It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. KNRC Youth Radio podcaster Michael Etienne gives a personal review of the 2018 film Avengers: Infinity War. (Warning to fans: Spoiler Alert!)

Here is part 2 of Shanair's conversation with Miriam Robinson of the Brownsville Heritage House in the summer of 2017.

Poetry in E-Flat was a program at the East Flatbush Library that inspired young adults to write poetry. This podcast features their work as well as poetry lessons taught by the program’s teaching artist. Ms. Deloatch and the poets of E-Flat discuss allusions, freestyle, and world observations in their poetry. Featuring poetry by: Gerald, Jewel, Anthony, and more. Edited by Keisha Dutes. Music by Joakim Karud.

Poetry in E-Flat was a program at the East Flatbush Library that inspired young adults to write poetry. This podcast features their work as well as poetry lessons taught by the program’s teaching artist. Ms. Deloatch and the poets of E-Flat explore rhyme scheme meter, and syllables with the help of Kendrick Lamar. Featuring poetry by: Isaiah, Glen, & Gomez. Edited by Keisha Dutes. Music by Joakim Karud. 

Check out this episode of BrownsvillExcerpts as Shanair talks with the director of the Brownsville Heritage House, Miriam Robinson, about music and history in Brownsville. This episode was recorded over the summer of 2017!   https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville brownsvillepodcast@gmail.com

BrownsvillExcerpts takes a tour through the Howard Houses urban farm next door to the library. Thanks to Green City Force and their corps members, and also so MZs. Brenda Duchene of Isabahlia  Ladies of Elegance Foundation Inc. for their hospitality and insight.  We learned a lot and had a lot of fun. For more information of these great organizations (how to volunteer or apply for corps membership)  please check out their websites:   https://www.isabahlialoefinc.org/ http://www.greencityforce.org/   https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville brownsvillepodcast@gmail.com

At the library, one of our Brownsville Excerpters, Heaven, talks to a long time branch patron, Nicole, about the importance and fun of gaming. Link to Brownsville Public Library Calendar: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/Brownsville Link to RWBY website: http://roosterteeth.com/show/rwby   For more information email us @ brownsvillepodcast@gmail.com  

KNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.  It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. KNRC Youth Radio Podcaster Amy Mbodj expresses concern about the challenges that children face while growing up in Senegal.

KNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.  It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Can playing video games be a viable career option? KNRC Youth Radio Podcasters Channing Head, Jacob Matthews, and Karl Reserve interview their teacher about his thoughts on eSports.

KNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.  It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. How do Canarsie teens rate Super Mario Odyssey? KNRC Youth Radio podcaster Elijah Callahan interviews peers on what they think about this game, and reflects on the games of his childhood.

KNRC Youth Radio is a podcast from the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.  It is a show by and about youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Does the way music makes us feel matter? How does it change as we get older? KNRC Youth Radio podcasters Elizah Callahan and Brianna Salgado present a two-part piece about the personal impact of music. Elizah interviews peers and a teacher about their favorite artists. Brianna asks a special guest how music affects her at different moments in time.

In this segment of BrownsvillExcerpts, Britney, who grew up in the neighborhood, interviews one of Brownsville's own 3 Black Cats at their new cafe.   brownsvillepodcast@gmail.com https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville

Trailer for BrownsvillExcerpts Fall 2017   brownsvillepodcast@gmail.com https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville

In this episode, BrownsvillExcerpts program participants have a frank conversation about Brownsville and we learn more about the history of the neighborhood and its libraries.   brownsvillepodcast@gmail.com https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville

Our favorite song, The Library Song, is back with a new attitude! Performed by retired librarian and BrownsvillExcerpts volunteer, Vicky. Remixed by our sound engineer and co-producer Lewis Thompson   brownsvillepodcast@gmail.com https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville

Retired Librarian and BrownsvillExcerpts volunteer, Vicky, sings our favorite song: The Brooklyn Public Library Song! brownsvillepodcast@gmail.com https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/brownsville