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Irving Howe – Socialist, Critic, Jew

Irving Howe was a prominent American writer, literary critic, and notable figure in the democratic socialist movement in the United States. Born in the Bronx, he left a legacy of bringing socialist discourse into American...

Arthur R. Kantrowitz: A Distinguished Modern Physicist

Arthur R. Kantrowitz was a renowned American physicist of Jewish descent, born in the Bronx. His groundbreaking work in high-temperature gases, nuclear fusion, and fluid dynamics propelled humanity forward in space exploration. He was also...

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Irving Howe – Socialist, Critic, Jew

Irving Howe was a prominent American writer, literary critic, and notable figure in the democratic socialist movement in the United States. Born in the...

You’ve Heard of These Famous Comedians, But Didn’t Know They Were from the Bronx

Some comedians are so skilled at making us laugh, it seems like they were born with the ability. And that's almost true, as talent...

Roscoe C. Brown Jr.

There are many famous personalities in the history of the Bronx who have influenced its development. There are even more famous people who are...

Herman Wouk: American Writer, Playwright, and Screenwriter of Jewish Descent

When talking about 20th-century literature, the name Herman Wouk is always mentioned among those who successfully combined the epic sweep of history with individual...

Diahann Carroll: The First Black Woman to Win a Tony Award

In the mid-20th century, American theater and film were deeply entrenched in racial biases and prejudices. Black actors often struggled to compete with their...
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