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Black History Month

Feb 7: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Mike Tyson

Feb 7: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Mike Tyson

“Iron Mike” Tyson is considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time.
Feb 6: Brooklyn Black History Maker, June Jordan

Feb 6: Brooklyn Black History Maker, June Jordan

One of the most widely published and highly acclaimed African-American writers of her generation.
Feb 5: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Spike Lee

Feb 5: Brooklyn 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. 4: Brooklyn Black History Month, Eric Adams

Feb. 4: Brooklyn Black History Month, Eric Adams

Eric Adams has had a long career in public service to the residents of New York City, culminating in his recent election as mayor.
Feb 3: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def

Feb 3: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def

Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def was born Dante Terrell Smith on December 11, 1973, in Bedford Stuyvesant. Yasiin has earned a place in entertainment as one of the most prolific actors and musicians of his time.
Feb 2: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Shirley Chisholm

Feb 2: 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 1: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G.

Feb 1: 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.
Artist Honors Civil Rights Leader John Lewis with East Flatbush Mural

Artist Honors Civil Rights Leader John Lewis with East Flatbush Mural

Artist Kenny Altidor unveiled a new mural of John Lewis in honor of what would have been his 82nd birthday over the weekend.
Legendary Black Journalist Extends Career Through Artistic Expression

Legendary Black Journalist Extends Career Through Artistic Expression

Johnson, a former groundbreaking journalist, has pivoted to painting in his later years.
Feb 22: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Big Daddy Kane

Feb 22: Brooklyn 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.”