On June 13, Assistant Professor Kelly Britt had the privilege to meet with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands as they visited Flatbush as part of their tour of the United States. Brooklyn College Assistant Professor of Anthropology Kelly Britt (left) meets with King Willem-Alexander (third from left) and community members including Allyson Martinez from Brooklyn Level Up (far right). The stop on the tour highlighted the ongoing work Britt is doing with the Center for the Study of Brooklyn and the community group Brooklyn Level Up. The center is a hub of Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary research, experiential and community-based learning, and nonprofit internships that advance the understanding of Brooklyn’s critical and cultural issues for the public good. The visit showcased the ecosystem of East Flatbush community-based organizations, small businesses, and residents committed to community resilience, environmental justice, community land trust building, cultural heritage preservation, and small business support. Learn more about the royal visit from this segment on News 12.
