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Brooklyn Facts
200

A Christian bishop who lived in the 4th century – known for being kind and generous, he later became the patron saint of children. Is known as 

Santa Claus

200

There are colleges known as City University's of New York and  State University's of New York. 

CUNYs and SUNYs

200

You have a challenge or a dispute don't want to talk, but you are encouraged to have...

A mediation

200

Likes a fitted any day every day.

Price

200

It's a hole in the wall that the entire school goes to 

Papi's 

300

Better known as the  “Festival of Breaking Fast”, in celebration of a month long self reflection; strengthening their relationship with God. During this celebration  giving presents, enjoying feasts, wearing new clothes, and visiting the graves of relatives. 

Eid al-Fitr


300
This is a course that offers high school students college curricula and exams and may offer college credit.

AP Advanced Placement course

300

Some people call it child labor, we call it...

Crew Clean-Up/ Crew Glow Up

300

Speaks more than 2 languages, belts a good note, and is full of surprises!

Moffett

300

These three people are Brooklyn's biggest rappers of all time.

Jay-Z, Biggie, & Pop Smoke 

400

A recitation of special blessings accompanies the nightly lighting ceremony followed by the singing of traditional songs.

Hanukkah 

400

It takes 4-years in an undergraduate program and a major to get this.

 Bachelors Degree 

400

You attend this 4 days a rain, snow or shine.

Crew

400

Two teachers that make a Californian Rock star.

Lotti Edwards

400

There are many debates about NY's Kick. However we all can agree that these are the holy trinity of kicks in NY. 

Timbs, Jordan's, Air Force Ones

600

The celebration honors the return of Lord Rama after 14 years of exile. Candles are lit to guide Lord Rama back home (or the welcome good and vanquish evil).

Diwali

600

Its the tool that is used to help you get funds whether they are scholarships, grants or loans. It's job is to support your financial needs.

FAFSA

600

It takes 3 years to finally arrive to this destination. Though exciting can cause much angst and zeal on this day.

College March 

600

They are committed to not only the numbers of the game but to lose sleep to witness the 2022 World Cup.

Ahmed 

600

 Julius Artist Dubose is better known as

A Boogie wit da Hoodie

800

Celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1, for  seven nights involves a candle-lighting ceremony during which attendees light a candle representing seven principles. The kinara (kee-NAH-ruh) holds seven candles.



Kwanzaa

800

Established in the United States early in the 19th century, to provide undergraduate and graduate level educational opportunities to people of African descent. Black students were unwelcome at existing public and private institutions of higher education (IHEs), even after the passing of specific legislation, resulting in a lack of higher education opportunities.

HBCUs Historically Black Colleges and Universities 

800

We live by our values, there is one in particular that drives all the students crazy yet propels them to greatness. Its's in the class, on a trip, and even in the wilderness.

Exploring

800

Went to Stuyvesant High School and low-key knows celebrities.

Nelson

800

Named after the Dutch word rabbit and many Brooklynites have festive memories here

Coney Island