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.

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Count Me, Brooklyn!

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

New Experiences in Japan: Christina's Vignettes

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)

Amazing Japanese Food: Bonus

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)

Fundraising: AKA Legit Hustles

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

Legit Hustles: Bonus

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.

Brownsville Collaborative Middle School Houses System

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  

Brownsville Collaborative Middle School After School Opportunities

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

Brownsville Collaborative Middle School Athletics

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

Heritage House Experience with Shanair K. Part 2

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

Heritage House Experience with Shanair K. Part 1

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

Green City Force and Urban Farming in Brownsville

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  

Heavenly Talk: Gaming at the Library

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

Britney's Business

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

BrownsvillExcerpts Trailer

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

What is BrownsvillExcerpts, anyway?

BrownsvillExcerpts is the podcast and program for Young Adults at the Brooklyn Public Library's Brownsville Branch. This podcast highlights stories about Brownsville, its neighbors and its libraries straight from the source. The first program ran the summer of 2017 and participants learned about collective storytelling, journalism, broadcast media and podcasting from guest speakers and hands-on training. With support from community organizations such as Made in Brownsville, Brooklyn Arts Council and The Brownsville Community Justice Center, the program was well received. In subsequent seasons we've worked with the Brownsville Collaborative Middle School and Frederick Douglass Academy VII, and hope to continue working with the community to bring new stories to light.

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