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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 14, 2022 9:52 AM
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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 28, 2021 4:49 PM
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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 26, 2021 10:40 AM
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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 18, 2021 9:59 AM
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Feb 16: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Mike Tyson
"Iron Mike" Tyson is considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time
Feb 16, 2021 9:50 AM
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Feb 14: Brooklyn Black History Maker, MC Lyte
MC Lyte forged the way for other female MCs to find their path in the often-sexist, male-dominated world of hip-hop.
Feb 14, 2021 11:15 AM
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Feb 7: 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."
Feb 7, 2021 9:30 AM
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Month-Long Series Celebrates Black Artistry in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill
The 2021 Myrtle Black Artstory Month is centered on the theme, 'Love, this time'
Feb 3, 2021 12:08 PM
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Black History is Queer History, and Queer History is Black History
By leaving out our shared, intersectional histories, we fail to express the full breadth and depth of Black history.
Feb 28, 2020 3:10 PM
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Feb 27: 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 27, 2020 11:41 AM
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