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Carthan was a community activist and environmentalist who was instrumental in improving the quality of life of Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Davis was a legend in Olympic weightlifting who remained unbeaten for most of his near two decades-long career.

Michael Jordan is widely considered as one of the best basketball players of all time.

Brooklyn Artist DonChristian Jones looks deep into their identity through "The Sumptuous Discovery of Gotham a Go-Go," an exhibit at MoMA PS1.

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

When Rory’s Room, a preschool in Windsor Terrace, closed its doors in October, parents were given just days to find new childcare options. Now families say they are owed thousands in tuition refunds.

Hakeem Jeffries was elected unopposed as House Democratic Leader for the 118th Congress in November 2022, becoming the first African American to lead a party caucus in either chamber of Congress.

Business owners on Ralph Avenue in Bedford Stuyvesant have joined forces to create the Ralph Avenue Businesses (RAB) coalition, to increase foot traffic and preserve the community's identity.

Dr. Josephine English, a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics, was the first Black woman to open a private practice in the state of New York. She is said to have delivered about 6,000 babies, many of them in Brooklyn.

The Center for Brooklyn History's "Trace/s" exhibition reveals the history of slavery in Brooklyn, shedding light on the untold stories of those who shaped the borough’s past.