Black History Month

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

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.”

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.”

Dr. Aprille Ericsson is a leader in science and aeronautical engineering

Jackie Robinson was a baseball legend who broke racial barriers and earned a place in the Hall of Fame.

Gabourey Sidibe broke barriers, defied stereotypes and is defining her own success.

One of the most widely published and highly acclaimed African-American writers of her generation.

The award-winning director, producer, actor and writer is known for addressing the uncomfortable truths of American politics and race relations

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.