The document summarizes important African American historical sites in Brooklyn, New York. It describes locations such as the first property purchased by an African American in Brooklyn (41 Hicks St), several Colored Schools established in the 1800s, churches like Bridge Street African Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church that were stops on the Underground Railroad, and community organizations like the Weeksville Society that works to preserve the historic Weeksville neighborhood.

2. The Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. organized a committee to commemorate the African American Experience in Brooklyn. The information in this presentation was compiled by the Project Cherish Committee Soror Barbara Haynes Soror Rita Brakeen Soror Belinda Pedrosa Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc establishes The Project Cherish Committee 1992

5. Public School #8 41 Hicks St

6. Brooklyn’s Black Belt Fort Greene & Clinton Hill Businesses and People Throughout Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Successful Business Men-1906 Net worth over $100,000 Comprised of Tailor Baseball Managers Printers Funeral Directors Restaurateurs Caterers Grocers Furniture Dealer Plus many other business owners Dr. Sharon Mckinney 205 Dekalb Ave

15. Bridge St. AWME Then and Now

18. Corcord Baptist Church Then and Now 833 Marcy Ave