Many thanks to the hundreds of people nationwide who registered to attend the Students Unite! We Continue the Fight event on July 7, 2020. As we respond to the critical need for us to collectively act on behalf of humanity, equity and belonging, we are thankful for the many ways in which iRunWithMaud Committee […]
by Ellis C, BFS Class of 2021 You could make history with just a few words. As of right now, the Landmark Preservation Commission is considering 227 Duffield Street, now Abolitionist Place as a candidate for landmark preservation. We in the BFS community agree with the June 30, 2020 vote by the Commissioners that its […]
Event Recording: Promotional video created by student leaders: Following the Students Unite! Seeking Justice for Ahmaud Arbery event, we are honored to welcome back iRunWithMaud Committee Founding Members Demetris Frazier and Josiah “Jazz” Watts, as well as Jim Barger and special guest IronE Singleton to share their message with students and school communities across the country. They’ll […]
School life, growing, learning, and connecting with one another never ends at Brooklyn Friends School. BFS Administrative Offices are open virtually throughout the summer, and our Summer Camp and Summer Arts programs are now underway in virtual time and space. Below are some resources and reminders to help families and students plan for a productive summer as […]
The BFS Office of Service Learning & Civic Engagement has compiled these Resources Regarding Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence for educators, families, and school community members as we continue to seek justice. Resources Regarding Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence
June 19, 2020 Please see the message below from BFS student leaders: Hello Everyone, We hope this email finds you well. In the past few weeks, the BFS Youth Action Project, Student Task Force for Community Action, iRunWithMaud Interns, and Panthers Supreme have come together to create a student coalition centered around Equity, Action, and […]
Dear BFS Families, I hope that this message finds you experiencing some moments of peace during these first few days of summer. In an effort to uphold our continued commitment to our community’s growth and development within social justice practice and support partnerships that offer meaningful opportunities, I’m reaching out to share with you two […]
Good afternoon. Welcome students, families, colleagues, alumni, and Board of Trustees members to this important occasion. I echo the gratitude that Lisa led with and include earnest a special message of thanks for all of our BFS colleagues, who are here with us as well. I also want to thank Lisa for her two years […]
Students Unite! Justice for Ahmaud 6/2/2020 Video Recording Many thanks to the 2,500 people nationwide who registered to attend the Students Unite! Justice for Ahmaud event on June 2, 2020. In the minutes, hours, and days that followed we received an outpouring of gratitude, hope, and readiness for action that was sparked by the phenomenal […]
Note: I share this message in both written and audio formats. Dear BFS Community, I connect with you today knowing that many in our school community, city, and nation have been and are hurting deeply. Throughout the past few months, we have been experiencing a global pandemic that has affected everyone in varied ways. Coupled with this […]
Enjoy Summer Camp and Summer Arts from the comfort and safety of your own home. SESSION DATES: Session 1: June 15- June 26 Session 2: June 29- July 10 – closed July 3 Session 3: July 13- July 24 Virtual Summer Camp 2020 Brooklyn Friends Virtual Summer Camp is for children ages 3 – 7, […]
By: Ana N. ’24 Since its origination in 2018, BFS has held an annual Criminal Justice Conference for its seventh graders. In the past, we have partnered with different organizations for this conference including the Brooklyn Defenders, Red Hook Community Justice Center of the Center for Court Innovation, The Innocence Project, New York Civil Liberties […]
