Where the youth lead, the world follows.
As the youth organizing arm of the NWBCCC, Sistas and Brothas United (SBU) holistically develops the leadership of young people in the Bronx. Since our founding in 1999, we have organized campaigns on the city, state, and national level to put care at the center of our schools and communities.
Bronx youth are creating a platform that amplifies our voices, so that we can lead the way to a future where everyone rises together.
In 2025, Bronxites will vote for a new mayor and in eight City Council districts. As candidates make campaign promises, youth priorities must be at the center of the conversation.
Help us identify the top issues Bronx youth want to uplift with our elected officials so that we can drive the change that our communities deserve.
Are you between the ages of 12 and 22? Cast your vote on our digital platform!
Are you 23+? Share the digital voting tool with the youth in your community!
SBU has a holistic approach to youth leadership development that combines community organizing, political education, and leadership development. We support young people to explore their identities through creative expression, and harness their gifts towards their dreams for themselves and their communities.
We work to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline, which pushes students out of school and on a pathway to prison through harsh disciplinary policies and increased policing that disproportionately impacts Black and Brown youth, LGBTQ+ youth, and youth with disabilities.
As part of a longer-term project to win police-free schools, we demand that the City DIvest from policing and invest in care:
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instate a hiring freeze on school cops
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cut funding for vacant school police positions
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invest the $90 million in school police savings into critically needed support staff and other evidence-based programs that keep schools safe.
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