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Black History Month

Feb 3: Black History Maker, Hattie Carthan

Feb 3: Black History Maker, Hattie Carthan

A community activist and environmentalist who was instrumental in improving the quality of life of Bedford-Stuyvesant
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Grenadian-born Brooklyn Filmmaker Explores Queer Caribbean Identity in New Film ‘Second Eulogy: Mind the Gap’

Scores turned out to see the screening at the Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturdays
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Feb 2: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Jean-Michel Basquiat

Basquiat’s signature painting style earned him cataclysmic stardom by the time he was 20.
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Feb 1: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Aaliyah

Feb 1: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Aaliyah

"Most exalted one"
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Common, Kehinde, Bri Blvck and Others at Bklyn Museum's First Saturday

Common, Kehinde, Bri Blvck and Others at Bklyn Museum's First Saturday

Futura Noir: A bevy of exciting Black History Month programming kicks off at Brooklyn Museum's First Saturday
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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