Our Time Press

Our Time Press is a well-known newspaper based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on news and perspectives relevant to the African American community. It has been in circulation since February 1996.

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A Salute to Good Fathers and Other Men of Honor and Change

2 weeks ago | ourtimepress.com | Bernice Elizabeth Green

Congratulations to fine artist and professional photographer Barry L. Mason, a staff member of Our Time Press, Chief Photographer for Legacy Ventures publications since 2006, and a friend of more than three decades. Barry has received multiple honors this year, including the Westchester County NAACP-Act So Award for Distinguished Community Service.
AJASS Men: Millennial Style

2 weeks ago | ourtimepress.com | Bernice Elizabeth Green

by NZINGHAJune is the month where we celebrate Father’s Day. It’s the day we honor men who embody the task of not only siring children but also serving as an example of responsible manhood by the character and integrity that they possess. They are ministers of change and honor. There is a hierarchy in the making of Gentlemen and Kings.
Baba Obediah Wright to Host Central Brooklyn Juneteenth Arts Festival, June 14th

2 weeks ago | ourtimepress.com | Bernice Elizabeth Green

Baba Obediah Wright, founder and director of Brooklyn’s Balance Dance Theatre, is beloved in Brooklyn. A renown, choreographer, director and educator, Wright marvelously weaves dance, spirituality, education and Black culture to create uplifting edutainment. This month, he’s returning to the Central Brooklyn Juneteenth Arts Festival Saturday, June 14th at Herbert Von King Park as the host of the cultural celebration.
Ties that Bind

3 weeks ago | ourtimepress.com | David Greaves

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Kyla Jenée Lacey, “White Privilege” Poet and Storyteller, to Perform at Brooklyn’s Herbert Von King Park for Juneteenth Festival

3 weeks ago | ourtimepress.com | David Greaves

Fern GillespieWhen poet Kyla Jenee Lacey’s powerful spoken word performance of her poem “White Privilege” was shown in class by a Tennessee social studies school teacher in 2021, the poem became a lightning rod for White conservatives in fear of “Critical Race Theory” in the schools. “About 3 to 4 years ago they were firing teachers left and right for having the gall to teach history from a correct lens,” Lacey told Our Time Press.
Jumaane Williams

3 weeks ago | ourtimepress.com | David Greaves

By Nayaba ArindeEditor-at-LargeWith decades in the public eye, not adverse to political controversy, Grenadian-American Jumaane Williams is back in familiar territory – campaigning for political office.
Tributes to My Father, Elombe Brath, and Uncle, Kwame Brathwaite

3 weeks ago | ourtimepress.com | Cinque Brath |David Greaves

by Cinque BrathMy father was not recognized for his unique parenting motif, except for the occasional Father’s Day card, but Elombe Brath was a loving man with strong and unique relationships. Yet, the public knows more about his relationships with his friends and comrades than with his family.
Why Black Voters Should Consider Supporting Eric Adams for Reelection-

4 weeks ago | ourtimepress.com | David Greaves

By Renee CollymoreEric Adams stands at a pivotal moment in New York City’s history—not only as a mayor managing complex urban challenges, but as the second Black mayor in the city’s history. Historically, Black leadership in high office has often been met with outsized scrutiny and a lack of patience.
THE OTHER JUNETEENTH

4 weeks ago | ourtimepress.com | David Greaves

by Renee Turner-GregoryNew York City Department of Finance has extended the tax lien date to June 3rd. Homeowners now have until June 2nd to make financial arrangements to settle their tax and water lien debt. Currently, there are close to 700 homes in our community that are on the 10-day list. Homeowners need to know that they still have an opportunity to make financial arrangements. Our last door to door outreach was quite successful.
Gregory Anderson: Bridge Street Development Corporation & Brownstoners of Bed-Stuy United in Effort to Strengthen Support to Homeowners

4 weeks ago | ourtimepress.com | David Greaves

“Bridge Street Development Corporation is proud to stand in solidarity with Borough President Reynoso, Council Members Chi Osse, Farah Louis, and Sandy Nurse, homeowners, and community advocates demanding increased investment in the fight against deed theft,” said Gregory Anderson, BSDC President & CEO, at BP Reynoso’s press conference at City Hall recently on deed thefts.