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- Touré
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- Malik Yoba
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- Bob Byer
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- Isabella Lee
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- Aaron Ingram
In recognition of Black History Month, the Fort Greene Association (FGA) salutes African and Caribbean American Fort Greene residents who’ve made significant contributions in and around Fort Greene, committed selfless acts to help others as well as recognize pioneers who’ve paved the way. The New York Times Local Fort Greene – Clinton Hill is our media partner for the Fort Greene Association’s Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Visit daily http://fort-greene.thelocal.nytimes.com to learn more about your neighbors and friends.
In case you missed it, take a look at our next group of Black History Month Honorees:
Bob Byer — Teaching Life Lessons on the Hardwood
Touré — A Cultural Critic at the Nexus of Black America
Isabella Lee — A Tenant Leader Who is Always Working
Aaron Ingram — A Champion of Black Cinema
Malik Yoba — A Big-Time Star Who Uses His Power
The Fort Greene Association (FGA) is devoted to historic preservation, neighborhood and park enhancement, as well as cultural, economic and housing advancement throughout the neighborhood of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. We are an all-volunteer organization operating as a non-profit 501(c) (3) charitable organization that supports and works in concert with the many other fine organizations that make our community so special and vital. If you are not a current member of the Fort Greene Association please visit our website to learn how you can contribute to your community.
