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Black History Month

Feb 8: Brooklyn Black History Maker, William C. Thompson Sr.

Feb 8: Brooklyn Black History Maker, William C. Thompson Sr.

Thompson made history when he became the first African-American state senator to represent Brooklyn in 1965.
Feb 7: Black History Maker, Spike Lee

Feb 7: Black History Maker, Spike Lee

The award-winning director, producer, actor and writer is known for addressing the uncomfortable truths of American politics and race relations.
Feb 6: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Elizabeth A. Gloucester

Feb 6: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Elizabeth A. Gloucester

An abolitionist, land owner and business operator, Gloucester was said to be the wealthiest Black woman in the nation at the time of her death in 1883.
Feb 5: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Chris Rock

Feb 5: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Chris Rock

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."
Feb 4: Brooklyn Black History Maker, June Jordan

Feb 4: Brooklyn Black History Maker, June Jordan

Jordan was one of the most widely published and highly acclaimed African-American writers of her generation.
Feb 3: Black History Maker, Jackie Robinson

Feb 3: 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 2: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Eddie Murphy

Feb 2: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Eddie Murphy

Brooklyn-born Eddie Murphy was listed as one of the "100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" by Comedy Central.
Feb 1: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Maxwell

Feb 1: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Maxwell

Grammy Award-winning artist Maxwell has been credited for spearheading the neo-soul movement.
Feb 28: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Letitia James

Feb 28: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Letitia James

Park Slope native Letitia James is the first woman of color to hold statewide office in New York and the first woman elected to the position of New York State Attorney General.
Feb 25: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def

Feb 25: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def

Yasiin Bey has earned a place in entertainment as one of the most prolific actors and musicians of his time.