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Feb 18: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Lenny Kravitz
The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been ranked among the 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
Feb 18, 2025 8:03 AM
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Feb 17: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Susan McKinney Steward
Raised in Crown Heights, Dr. McKinney Steward was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in New York.
Feb 17, 2025 5:27 AM
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Feb 16: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G.
Wallace was one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time.
Feb 16, 2025 10:00 AM
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Feb 15: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Gabourey Sidibe
Gabourey Sidibe broke barriers, defied stereotypes and is defining her own success.
Feb 15, 2025 10:00 AM
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Feb 14: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Michael K. Williams
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.”
Feb 14, 2025 8:16 AM
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Feb 13: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Shirley Chisholm
Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968, and the first woman and African American to run for president.
Feb 13, 2025 8:25 AM
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Feb 12: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Mike Tyson
“Iron Mike” Tyson is considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time.
Feb 12, 2025 9:05 AM
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Feb 11: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes has 11 Grammy Award nominations for his huge contribution to rap.
Feb 11, 2025 8:04 AM
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Feb 10: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Aprille Ericsson
Dr. Aprille Ericsson is a leader in science and aeronautical engineering.
Feb 10, 2025 8:21 AM
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Feb 9: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Aaliyah
The name Aaliyah means the "most exalted one."
Feb 9, 2025 10:00 AM
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