American Sculptor and Member of the Harlem Renaissance Movement. Narrated by Machelle Williams.

Early Pioneer Physician of Laser Cataract Surgery. Narrated by Machelle Williams.

Dominican-American Poet, Novelist and Essayist. Narrated by Machelle Williams.

First Woman to be Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. Narrated by Meesh Pierce.

A pioneering cancer researcher and surgeon noted for her contributions to chemotherapy, credited with developing the technique of using human tissue culture to test the effects of potential drugs on cancer cells. Narrated by Machelle Williams.

Nicknamed “Fighting Shirley,” she introduced more than 50 pieces of legislation and championed racial and gender equality. Narrated by Machelle Williams.

This is the home where pop artist Andy Warhol, who claimed everyone would be “world-famous for 15 minutes,” lived his final years. Narrated by Rodney Ingram.

Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as 21st president of the United States here after president James Garfield was assassinated. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

She was the first full-time architect critic on any American newspaper when named to that position at The New York Times in 1963. Narrated by Connie Weber.

He was credited with putting the wall in Wall Street and laying the foundation of Broadway. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

The childhood home of one of American screen icon Humphrey Bogart was a desirable location then, but is now low-income housing. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Jane Tuers was a patriot during the American Revolutionary War and had a role in confirming information about a British conspiracy with Benedict Arnold to take over West Point. Narrated by Joy Nash.

The grandson of the oil pioneer, he served as the Governor of New York and the Vice President of the United States. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

The sakura is a symbol of renewal and bright promise. The appearance of their fragile blossoms each spring strikes a resonant note with us. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

American photographer who documented New York’s immigrant populations. Narrated by Sarah Prather.