Black History Month

Feb 22: Black History Maker, MC Lyte

MC Lyte forged the way for other female MCs to find their path in the often-sexist, male-dominated world of hip-hop.

Feb 22, 2019 1:35 PM Read more >

Feb 21: Brooklyn History Maker, Lenny Kravitz

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

Feb 21, 2019 2:57 PM Read more >

Feb 20: Black History Maker, William C. Thompson Sr.

Thompson made history when he became the first African-American state senator to represent Brooklyn in 1965.

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Feb 19: Black History Maker, Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G.

Wallace was one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time

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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

Feb 17, 2019 4:50 PM Read more >

Feb 16: Black History Maker, Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was a baseball legend who broke racial barriers and earned a place in the Hall of Fame.

Feb 16, 2019 2:57 PM Read more >

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.

Feb 14, 2019 1:42 PM Read more >

Feb 13: Black History Maker, Big Daddy Kane

About.com ranked the Grammy Award-winning artist #3 on its list of the "Top 50 MCs of Our Time."

Feb 13, 2019 12:45 PM Read more >

Feb 12: Black History Maker, Ernesta G. Procope

The gutsy "Woman of the Year" made Wall Street respect Bed-Stuy

Feb 12, 2019 1:27 PM Read more >