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Black History Month

Feb. 19: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Michael K. Williams

Feb. 19: 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: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Chris Rock

Feb 14: 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 28: Brooklyn Black History Maker, John Davis

Feb 28: Brooklyn Black History Maker, John Davis

Davis was a legend in Olympic weightlifting who remained unbeaten for most of his near two decades-long career
Feb 26: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def

Feb 26: Brooklyn 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 25: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Chris Rock

Feb 25: 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 24: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Gabourey Sidibe

Feb 24: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe broke barriers, defied stereotypes and is defining her own success
Feb 22: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Maxwell

Feb 22: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Maxwell

Grammy Award-winning artist Maxwell has been credited for spearheading the neo-soul movement.
Feb 19: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Carmelo Anthony

Feb 19: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Carmelo Anthony

Over the course of his basketball career, Anthony has become one of the game's great scorers.
Feb 18: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Susan McKinney Steward

Feb 18: 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 16: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Mike Tyson

Feb 16: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Mike Tyson

"Iron Mike" Tyson is considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time