Black History Month

Raised in Crown Heights, Dr. McKinney Steward was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in New York.

Davis was a legend in Olympic weightlifting who remained unbeaten for most of his near two decades-long career

During his time on screen, Williams became one of the country’s most prominent actors and was described as a “singular presence, onscreen and off, who made every role his own.”

Chris Rock has become one of the most successful and well-known stand-ups in modern comedy, earning him the moniker, “funniest man in America.”

Mandy Bowman, from Downtown Brooklyn, created an app to revolutionize the #BuyBlack movement.

Dr. Aprille Ericsson is a leader in science and aeronautical engineering

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

Busta Rhymes has 11 Grammy Award nominations for his huge contribution to rap

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

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