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Black History Month

Feb 28: Black History Maker, Mike Tyson

Feb 28: Black History Maker, Mike Tyson

"Iron Mike" Tyson is considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time.
Feb 27: Black History Maker, Dr. Susan McKinney Steward

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 26: Black History Maker, Betty Staton

Feb 26: Black History Maker, Betty Staton

Judge Betty Staton co-founded the first African-American female law firm in the state of New York
Feb 25: Black History Maker, Spike Lee

Feb 25: 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 24: Black History Maker, Maxwell

Feb 24: Black History Maker, Maxwell

Grammy Award-winning artist Maxwell has been credited for spearheading the neo-soul movement.
Feb 23: Black History Maker, Eddie Murphy

Feb 23: Black History Maker, Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy was listed as one of the "100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" by Comedy Central
Feb 22: Black History Maker, MC Lyte

Feb 22: 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 21: Brooklyn History Maker, Lenny Kravitz

Feb 21: Brooklyn History Maker, Lenny Kravitz

The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been ranked among the 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. 
Feb 20: Black History Maker, William C. Thompson Sr.

Feb 20: Black History Maker, William C. Thompson Sr.

Thompson made history when he became the first African-American state senator to represent Brooklyn in 1965.
Feb 19: Black History Maker, Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G.

Feb 19: Black History Maker, Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G.

Wallace was one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time