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Chris Rock of SNL roared around in his red Corvette, while Mos Def and Talib Kweli hung out at Brooklyn Moon Cafe to hear Saul Williams\u2019s latest spoken word epic. Erykah Badu, Laurence Fishburne, Rosie Perez and Colson Whitehead all lived a few blocks away, shaping music, film and literature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-spacer responsive-spacer--layout--factor responsive-spacer--1 \">\n<p>Nelson George is widely respected for chronicling the Black experience in America through both his writing and filmmaking. His works include influential histories of African American music and culture, acclaimed novels, and numerous documentaries, including Brooklyn Boheme (Showtime), Say Hey, Willie Mays! (HBO MAX) and A Ballerina\u2019s Tale (IFC). 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