Have you been following the Fort Greene Association’s Black History Month Celebration?
The Fort Greene Association in partnership with Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Patch for the month of February has been honoring the contributions African Americans made in Fort Greene. Each day we’ve recognized those who’ve made significant contributions in and around Fort Greene, individuals who’ve committed selfless acts to help others as well as recognize pioneers who’ve paved the road for others.
Please take a moment to meet some of our Black History Month honorees
Herbert Scott-Gibson, The Father Fort Greene’s Historic District
The Fort Greene Association in partnership with Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Patch for the month of February has been honoring the contributions African Americans made in Fort Greene. Each day we’ve recognized those who’ve made significant contributions in and around Fort Greene, individuals who’ve committed selfless acts to help others as well as recognize pioneers who’ve paved the road for others.
Please take a moment to meet some of our Black History Month honorees
Herbert Scott-Gibson, The Father Fort Greene’s Historic District
Ruth West brought soul to DeKalb Avenuehttp://fortgreene.patch.com/articles/ruth-west-brought-soul-to-dekalb
Ibone and Bilal Muhammad founded a group that put Fulton Street on the map, a hub of African-American culture throughout the 1990shttp://fortgreene.patch.com/articles/bogolan-put-fulton-on-the-map
Rasheik Trammell, young local violinist makes it big performing atCarnegie Hall
http://fortgreene.patch.com/articles/from-the-projects-to-carnegie-hall-local-violinist-makes-it-big
Danny Mixon, homegrown jazz legend, a star in his own right -played alongside the likes of Charles Mingus during his lengthy
career
Leroy Campbell, drawing art from adversity
Dr. English brought black theater to Fort Greene - 91-year-old woman with a laundry list of accomplishments key to the neighborhood’s arts scene
Laurie Cumbo founded an innovative art museum in Fort Greenehttp://fortgreene.patch.com/articles/the-mastermind-behind-mocada
Sherman Jones, a tireless fighter for Fort Greene
Brenda Bunson-Bey opened a clothing store that showcases Africanstyle - Seeking ‘Tribal Truths’ Through Fashion
Please visit daily http://fortgreene.patch.com/columns/black-history-month-in-ft-greene to meet the FGA’s Black History Month Honorees.
