Black History Month

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

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

Judge Betty Staton co-founded the first African-American female law firm in the state of New York

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

Grammy Award-winning artist Maxwell has been credited for spearheading the neo-soul movement.

Eddie Murphy was listed as one of the "100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" by Comedy Central

MC Lyte forged the way for other female MCs to find their path in the often-sexist, male-dominated world of hip-hop.

The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been ranked among the 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. 

Thompson made history when he became the first African-American state senator to represent Brooklyn in 1965.

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