Black History Month

Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968, and the first woman and African American to run for president.

Artist Kenny Altidor unveiled a new mural of John Lewis in honor of what would have been his 82nd birthday over the weekend.

Johnson, a former groundbreaking journalist, has pivoted to painting in his later years.

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."

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

Yasiin Bey is an entertainer who has achieved international acclaim, but has never forgotten his Brooklyn roots

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

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

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