A new exhibit on display at the Brooklyn Historical Society aims to debunk the myths about people who live in New York City public housing.

Journalist Rico Washington and photographer Shino Yanagawa created "We The People: The Citizens of NYCHA in Photos + Words" to tell the stories of people living in the projects.

"The stereotype for someone who lives in public housing is you come from a single parent household. You're on welfare. You're involved in some type of elicit crime, probably drug dealer or on drugs," said Washington, who lived in public housing in Washington, D.C. He says the stereotypes are untrue.

The exhibit features interviews and photographs of notable NYCHA residents such as Yasiin Bey, also known as Mos Def, and photographer Jamel Shabazz.

The exhibit will be on display until March 2015.