BOS
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Pronounced "BOSS"
A multidimensional term to match our multidimensional identity
Noun. Blacks Of the States. A distinct cultural and ethnic group in the U.S with predominantly Indigenous and African ethnic origins
Verb. Be Our Selves. A call to action to embrace and celebrate our culture
Verb. Build Our Selves. A call to action to establish Black owned and operated institutions
BOS FOUNDATION AT A GLANCE
The BOS Foundation was originally founded in 2014 in Buffalo, NY to solve problems created by systems of inequality. We serve Black youth, families, and neighborhoods. Our goal is to foster collective power through culture.
Our Current Initiatives
ACTIVITIES
Previous Initiatives
BOS BAGS
From December 2020 to April 2021, we delivered over 250 emergency COVID-19 bags to BOSes in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, containing masks, sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and other items to help them through a time of need.
"Black people have not suffered as individuals but as members of a group; therefore, their liberation lies in group action"