Best of Brooklyn: 5 Famous People From BK
Briefly

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, affectionately known as 'RBG,' served as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court between 1993 and 2020. A trailblazer for women's rights, her work on landmark cases like United States v. Virginia advanced women's rights in America.
Jay-Z, born in Brooklyn's Marcy Projects, rose to fame with his debut album 'Reasonable Doubt' in 1996, becoming one of the world's most prominent rappers with numerous Grammy Awards.
Barbra Streisand, acclaimed for her achievements in music, film, and theater, began her career as a nightclub singer before achieving success on Broadway and becoming one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.
Shirley Chisholm, a pioneering American politician and educator, is known for being the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, breaking barriers in political representation.
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