One Square Mile: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, Guide

Despite the changes that Brooklyn has experienced in recent years, Bedford-Stuyvesant, or Bed-Stuy, has managed to keep the spirit and soul of the borough intact. As the childhood home of Jay-Z and the Notorious B.I.G., Bed-Stuy’s contributions to black culture in New York can be rivaled only by Harlem’s. The tradition continues as it attracts droves of young, diverse creatives of color. Come to the Stuy to enjoy absolutely delicious soul food and a slew of unpretentious neighborhood spots spinning only the best Caribbean, hip-hop and Afrobeats music.

Meet Alexander-Julian Gibbson

Alexander-Julian is a Nigerian-born, Houston-raised, Brooklyn-based writer who specializes in travel, style and culture. He’s spent the past four years living in Bedford-Stuyvesant after graduating from Howard University. He loves exploring the culture and people of the borough and avoids “the city” (Manhattan) at all costs.

Want to get in touch?

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7uK3SoaCnn6Sku7G70q1lnKedZMGzrdWeo2itnp7BprCMrKuarJWofKOxw5%2Bmq5xdqMG2xdWeqpqmpGK7prXGoZmoqpikvKV5waumqKOcrrtw