Black History Month

Jackie Robinson was a baseball legend who broke racial barriers and earned a place in the Hall of Fame.

Park Slope native Letitia James is the first woman of color to hold statewide office in New York and the first woman elected to the position of New York State Attorney General.

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

Jordan was one of the most widely published and highly acclaimed African-American writers of her generation.

Yasiin Bey has earned a place in entertainment as one of the most prolific actors and musicians of his time.

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

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."

Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968, and the first woman and African American to run for president.

Over the course of his basketball career, Anthony became one of the game's great scorers.

Jay-Z pulled himself up by his bootstraps to eventually become the reigning rapper of New York City.