Author Archives Crown Heights Community Mediation Center
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In the midst of massive public outcry against gun violence after Parkland, Florida shooting, YO S.O.S. would like to thank funders who recognize 1) the opportunity for building multiracial alliances across class, and 2) energy must be translated into more resources for youth on the frontlines. In particular, we want to recognize the Funder’s Collaborative on […]
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We are saddened to report that there unfortunately was a shooting in the Save Our Streets Catchment area this weekend. We are asking that you come stand with us for our Shooting Response, tomorrow (Tuesday 5/08) at 5:00pm at the corner of St Johns Place and Kingston Avenue. We that if you can, you stand […]
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This spring, Youth Organizing to Save Our Streets (YO S.O.S.) collaborated with Urban Art Beat and Theatre of the Oppressed NYC to create captivating projects to express their core messages with a broader audience. They met twice weekly from February through April to put together an interactive theatre show as well as an original hip-hop […]
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On Thursday April 26th JCP and AGVYEP youth teamed up with Progress Playbook and Miles Culture clothing store to host their first Pop Up Shop for the Dope Authentic Voice clothing line. The event was held at Miles Culture clothing store 717 Nostrand and welcomed more than 100 guests. The clothing line was created by JCP and AGVYEP […]
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Recently, youth activists from the Mediation Center rallied in Washington DC for the March for Our Lives. This event was an important extension of the work our organizers do here in Brooklyn, year round. One youth organizer, Shavonne Jackson, sat down with Seventeen Magazine to speak about her experience combating gun violence both at […]
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Crown Heights Community Mediation Center Kicks of The 8th Annual Arts to End Violence Festival Contact: Heather Day, Director of Youth Programs: 646.789.1201 Edward McWilliams, Youth Programs Coordinator: 646.975.1440 Email: yosos@crownheights.org Arts to End Violence is the Mediation Center’s annual celebration of local talent, neighborhood pride, and community building. We believe in the power […]
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On Wednesday, April 18th, S.O.S. Crown Heights held a shooting response after a man was shot in the arm on Saturday April 18th. Together with Crown Heights Community Mediation Center staff, AGVYEP youth, and youth from other programs (16 attendees in total) stood to say no to gun violence in our community. The shooting was […]
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Greetings Family, This month YO S.O.S went to Blairstown, New Jersey for the Mediation Center’s annual youth retreat! The Princeton Blairstown Center focuses on using experiential outdoors education to promote social emotional learning and growth. The youth and staff had a great time honing their community building, leadership, and self-care skills in the woods. The […]
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This April, the Make It Happen program was the subject of the Center for Court Innovation’s podcast, ‘New Thinking.’ Through interviews with Program Director Kenton Kirby, Shawn Deverteuil, Men’s Empowerment Coordinator, and participants, the podcast explores the intersections of trauma, race, and healing for young men of color. Make It Happen participants share how they […]
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YO S.O.S. proudly presents our anti-gun violence showcase featuring youth created music, film, and theater! There will be two opportunities to come see this amazing showcase! Join us on Wednesday, April 18th at BRIC starting at 6pm or Monday, April 23rd at Repair the World starting at 5pm. RSVP yosos@crownheights.org.
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