Credit: Abeni G. (www.jenone.org)

Yesterday, the Damon S. Allen Foundation Against Violence, in collaboration with community groups and residents of Crown Heights, hosted a press conference protesting the eviction of the historic Starlite Lounge, the oldest Black-owned, non-discriminating pub in Brooklyn.

From the press release “For the last five decades the Starlite Lounge has been a safe haven to members of our community and a space of significant historical relevance for New York City residents. This incredible run in Crown Heights is now being threatened as Starlite was served with eviction papers last week without being given an opportunity to negotiate with the building’s owners. The proposed closing has brought people together to fight against this unfair eviction of an openly gay-friendly establishment in the heart of Brooklyn.”

New York Times Article on Starlite Lounge

In related news:

Please join the SOS collective, allies and friends at Volunteer Night as we continue to work towards making our communities free from violence.   At volunteer night we will provide updates about our Safe Neighborhood Campaign and the community mobilization around the closing of one of our safe spaces- Starlight Lounge.

Tuesday, February 9th from 7-  9 p.m. at 85 S. Oxford St.  the SOS collective will be hosting a Volunteer Night, which will include updates about the community mobilization around the closing of one of our safe spaces- Starlight Lounge.

We will continue to edit our Safe Party brochure and resource guides for working with community members that have been affected by violence.   Please come out for Free Food, Friends and Metro Cards

Directions: (Bus take the B38 Lafayette/ S. Oxford or take the B52, B26, B25 to Fulton and Greene Ave. By Train take the C train to Lafayette, the G train to Fulton or the 2,3,4,5,B,N,R, or Q train to Atlantic/ Pacific)

The Audre Lorde Project Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit & Transgender People of Color communities 85 So. Oxford St. * Brooklyn, NY 11217 Tel: 718-596-0342 * Fax: 718-596-1328 Web: www.alp.org * Email: alpinfo@alp.org