A woman with a purple sweatshirt that says 'BLOC DOES NOT BACK DOWN' standing in front of an audience in a conference room, raising her fist in the air as she addresses the crowd.

BLOC

A coalition of Bronx-based community members and organizations dedicated to confronting and dismantling systemic barriers in our community.

A diverse group of people sitting at a table outdoors under a blue umbrella, engaging in a discussion in an outside garden area.
Animated text on purple background reading 'THE BRONX DOES NOT BACK DOWN' in bold black letters, with crossed, brown arms replacing the "X" in "Bronx" in the animation.

11,000+

community members reached

A large group of smiling people sitting at desks in a conference room, crossing their arms above their heads in an "X" for the Bronx, with some using laptops and drinking water bottles, participating in The Bronx Does Not Back Down forum.

85+

A group of people participating in a march. They are walking on a city sidewalk, holding a large purple banner that reads 'The Bronx Leadership & Organizing Center' and 'B.L.O.C.' with the organization's website and social media handles. Some signs are visible, including one that says 'Protect Bronx Tenants'. The participants are diverse, wearing purple shirts, and the scene is in an urban area with brick buildings and traffic lights.

bronx youth leaders

45+

COMMUNITY GROUPS

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