Change has become a powerful word in our minds. More than ever, we are mindful of the call for civil justice and action within your community and ours. Therefore we; the members of My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) have begun our campaign for change called “LOVE NOT HATE” and “IF ONE SHOULD FALL A THOUSAND SHALL RISE”. A Memorial to the Lost Due to Violence.

The stories of hate and violence from the 5 boroughs of New York City, within New York State, and across our great Nation are disheartening.

Today, we speak of hate, death and murder as a natural phenomenon. Instead of speaking of a better future, we question whether we'll live long enough to have children of our own. We have decided to channel our fear into action. Due to the growing number of innocent victims of domestic violence, gang violence, violence against children, gender violence, hate crimes, college campus shootings, school shootings and other acts of violence within your community and ours, we are demanding change. We cannot stop fighting for change.

• Our goal is to get to the root of the hate and violence. We need to educate and inspire; we need a bailout; we need change across our Nation!
• Our goal is to bring together people who want to implement change within their communities and stop the many forms of violence. Our program is one of education, inspiration, and unity. We want to energize and mobilize the citizens of our Great Nation, but we need your support.
• We need your support for One Voice, One Mission, today! Take the pledge.

MBK Love Not Hate Pledge

I, along with the members of the MBK,

Pledge to:

o Educate and inspire everyone I know about alternatives to violence and hate

o Practice alternatives to violence and hate

o Whenever I am frustrated, annoyed, or angered I will take a walk, exercise and or talk it out, but I will not act it out!

o Save a family member, neighbor, friend, and/or a stranger, by informing my local authorities about anyone who exhibits behaviors that are threatening to others or themselves A.S.A.P.

o Never allow my anger to harm or hurt anyone.

o Walk away from confrontation and resolve conflicts peacefully

o I will show respect and acceptance for others

o If one should fall, I will be one in the thousand that will rise!

o Encourage Cross Cultural Understanding and Respect for All.

Please add to our pledge as we demonstrate to the world that together with One Voice, One Mission, One Day we will change the world for a better future.