Videos

“An Advocate for Our Community” (2021)

“Representation” (2021)

Ranked Choice Voting Explainer (2021)

#ChopItUp (2021)

In her #ChopItUp video series, Crystal chats with community members in Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, and Bed-Stuy. The conversations highlight the contributions of and issues important to local residents, community leaders, small business owners, and activists across District 35.

Crystal Hudson chats with local 4th grader and Class President Naandi, about running for office and the future of the community.

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Crystal Hudson chats with Shabazz Stuart, founder of Oonee, about ensuring that the streets of District 35 are safe and equitable.

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Crystal chats with Simone Toomer - doula, lactation counselor, and childbirth educator - about Black maternal mortality and birth justice for all pregnant people.

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Crystal chats with Joanne Smith & Cidra Sebastien - who have been working on behalf of Black girls for years - about the current and future state of Black girls in New York City.

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Crystal chats with Ty Brown, founder and director of Brooklyn United Marching Band, about the positive impact the organization has had on the community.

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Crystal chats with Coffey - actor, producer, activist, and founder of RunningToProtest - about the election, why he wrote the short film "About the People," and how #RunningToProtest got started.

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Crystal chats with TYree Stanback, President of the Residents' Association at Lafayette Gardens, about issues facing residents and her vision for a city that works for all of us.

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Crystal chats with Marva and Myriam Babel, owners of Ode to Babel, about their experiences as small business owners in Prospect Heights.

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