Black History Month

Feb 2: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Jean-Michel Basquiat

Basquiat’s signature painting style earned him cataclysmic stardom by the time he was 20.

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Feb 1: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Aaliyah

"Most exalted one"

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Common, Kehinde, Bri Blvck and Others at Bklyn Museum's First Saturday

Futura Noir: A bevy of exciting Black History Month programming kicks off at Brooklyn Museum's First Saturday

Jan 31, 2020 1:22 PM Read more >

Feb 26: Black History Maker, Betty Staton

Judge Betty Staton co-founded the first African-American female law firm in the state of New York

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Feb 21: Brooklyn History Maker, Lenny Kravitz

The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been ranked among the 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. 

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Feb 18: Black History Maker, Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe broke barriers, defied stereotypes and is defining her own success

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Feb 17: Black History Maker, Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def

Yasiin Bey is an entertainer who has achieved international acclaim, but has never forgotten his Brooklyn roots

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Feb 14: Black History Maker, Stephanie Mills

Stephanie Mills, also known as "the little lady with a big voice, is a living legend whose career has stretched four decades.

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Feb 11: Black History Maker, Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is widely considered one of the best basketball players of all time

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Feb 9: Black History Maker, Jay-Z

Jay-Z pulled himself up by his bootstraps to eventually become the reigning rapper of New York City

Feb 9, 2019 1:13 PM Read more >