PARK FACT:
Von King Park was originally named for Daniel B. Tompkins, an abolitionist who was Governor of New York before becoming Vice President of the United States in 1817.
Herbert Von King Park
CityParks Concerts: MC Lyte
Thursday, July 9, 20097:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn-born rapper MC Lyte became one of the first female rappers to tackle the sexism and misogyny that often appears in hip-ho and the first female rapper to receive a gold single.
Location: Herbert Von King Park: Tompkins Avenue between Lafayette Avenue & Greene Avenue
More Information:
(212) 360-8290
City Parks Foundation
Category: Cultural, The Arts
