Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson - Community Resources & Updates

 

Dear Neighbor,

 

Thank you for joining us for another week in review.

On Saturday night, just hours before we commemorated Trans Remembrance Day, there was a mass shooting in Colorado Springs at Club Q that resulted in the death of 5 people with many others sustaining serious injuries. This horrific tragedy highlights the effects of bigotry and poor gun control in our country. We must do more to protect our neighbors from gun violence and protect our LGBTQIA+ community from the pervasive homophobia and transphobia that threatens their existence. Please join me in praying for all of those affected by this tragedy. The Office of the Bronx Borough President will continue to fight for a world where everyone, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity, is welcomed and respected.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 718-590-3500 or email us at webmail@bronxbp.nyc.gov.

In partnership,

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

IN THE COMMUNITY  

Happy Puerto Rican Heritage Month!!  La noche estuvo brutal! We gathered at Con Sofrito to celebrate the many contributions of our Puerto Rican community here in the Bronx. Thank you our incredible MC Jomil Luna for bringing the high energy! Thank you to Bombazo Dance Co and La Jara for their beautiful performances! Lastly, thank you to Con Sofrito for the delicious food and ambiance! To our honorees who continue to lift up the Puerto Rican community through their work and commitment to their culture and heritage, thank you for all you do.

Thank you to the team at Callen- Lorde for the opportunity to tour your facility and hear about the work your team is doing to provide culturally competent, patient-centered care to our LGBTQIA+ community in the Bronx. We look forward to working with you to enhance LGBTQ services in our Borough. Callen-Lorde, named after queer rights activist Michael Callen and civil rights activist Audre Lorde, is a global leader in LGBTQ healthcare and has been transforming lives through comprehensive care since 1983. Office of The Bronx Borough President  851 Grand Concourse, Ste. 301, Bronx, NY 10451