Yesterday, the youth organizers from YO S.O.S held a flashmob and speak out against violence. They gathered in Bed-Stuy and staged a fake fight which they then interrupted with a dance, followed by a rap and then closing remarks. Youth held anti-violence signs and banners documented the event on social and by filming, and passed […]
CONTINUE READINGFebruary is Black History Month, and we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the rich histories of movements and leaders from Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy. Read on for some history about our community! In Crown Heights… Activists who came out of Crown Heights include Junius C. Morel, Susan Smith McKinney Steward, and Sarah […]
CONTINUE READING“S.O.S. isn’t speaking from up in the balcony…. No, you are down on the floor with us. So that impacts me in a different way.” – WaSun Wilson As we at Neighbors in Action reflect on the past year, we are continually inspired by the young people we get to work with on a daily […]
CONTINUE READINGDecember 4th was a tragic day for Bed-Stuy, as two lives were lost to gun violence. 21 year-old Jahlil Grant and 35 year-old Tariq Walker, two black men, were fatally shot in separate incidents outside of the catchment. To mourn the loss and to take a stand against shootings, S.O.S. Bed-Stuy gathered Neighbors in Action […]
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since the last shooting
S.O.S. works hard to create safer and healthier neighborhoods and we invite you to join us in these efforts.
since the last shooting
S.O.S. works hard to create safer and healthier neighborhoods and we invite you to join us in these efforts.
