Photo by Anthony Huntington.
The grief and anger we’ve seen across the country and within our own neighborhood is a response to centuries of anti-Black racist oppression, not just a single event. We want to acknowledge that truth and the heightened grief, frustration, and fatigue that many in our community are experiencing. We invite neighbors to join us in supporting each other by taking action, learning, and advancing peace and justice.
SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES
Photo by Aundre Larrow.
We encourage everyone to Shop Local all the time. And there are over 30 Black-owned businesses here on Myrtle in Fort Greene & Clinton Hill who would love your support.
DINING
- Brooklyn Sweet Spot, (347) 916 0494
- Buff Patty, (718) 855 3266
- BK Lobster, (347) 365 4040
- Duncan’s Quality Fish Market, (718) 923 1115
- SoCo, (718) 783-1936
- Wray’s, (718) 789-1111
- Local’s Food Market (917) 941-4455
BEAUTY & HAIR
- Doo’s Barber Shop, (347) 322 7473
- Hair & Co. BKLYN, (718) 789-2390
- Ray’s Barber Shop, (718) 834-0225
- Just Because Salon, (718) 722-7810
- Miracle’s, (347) 694-4897
- Salon Rhed, (718) 625-7433
- Salon 718, (718) 802-9200
- Soketah, (718) 875-6845
- Shic by Soketah, (718) 875-6845
- Rhed Spa (347) 463-9559
OTHER SERVICES
- Voodo Fe Gallery, (631) 943-2370
- Move with Grace Yoga, Pilates & Organic Juice Bar
- Southbridge Fitness Center, (347) 889-5192
- Sandbox Pack & Ship, (718) 928-5538
- RBM Brokerage, 646) 465 1571
- GMACC, (718) 498-1000
- Clinton Hill Animal Clinic, (718) 623 3999
- Klevor Liquor, (718) 875-3991
LISTEN TO BLACK VOICES AND LEADERSHIP
Here are a few neighbors whose words we’ve consistently found clarity and action-oriented advice from. Learn from them, raise their voices, and join them in taking action for change.
- Majority Leader Laurie A. Combo
- BLM Greater NY
- Congressmember Hakeem Jeffries
- Black Gotham
- YWCA Brooklyn
- Audre Lorde Project
REJECT Race-Based Discrimination
Sandbox Pack & Ship, 718-928-5538
Support and live out Myrtle Avenue’s Hate Has No Business Here message. When you see bias that disproportionately impacts people of color, speak and act. Learn more about issues like racial bias, systemic racism, white supremacy, and how these issues exist in our society, including here in our neighborhood.
We recommend visiting for introductory resources:
EDUCATE YOURSELF & OTHERS
Our neighborhood was built by people who were enslaved because they were Black. Following 200+ years of State-sanctioned enslavement here, a new era of race-based segregation and discrimination began and it continues today in our neighborhood, with many policies and collective actions that place more limits on our Black neighbors than on non-Black residents. The effects of this are still with us and impact all of our lives on a daily basis. We invite all neighbors to acknowledge and learn about this fact-based history. For an intro to this topic, we recommend:
- Brooklyn Historical Society’s “400 Years of Inequality” series, available on their website.
BE KIND
Everyone can benefit from a little extra patience, care, and kindness as we all experienced a heightened level of anxiety and stress from current events. Let’s take care of each other, neighbors.
