NEW YORK CITY – May 16, 2022 – The members of One Hundred Black Men of New York (OHBM) are devastated and angered by Saturday’s racially motivated attack on the Black citizens of Buffalo. Our hearts are saddened, and we extend the deepest condolences to the murdered and injured victims of this avowed white supremacist.

OHBM President, Aldrin Enis, had this to say about the shooting: “Sadly this is not the first time that a white supremacist has blatantly attacked groups of Black people. However, we call on places of worship, Black organizations, community leaders, and allies to help make it the last. We pray for the Buffalo community during this difficult time and continue to lift up the victims, the alleged assailant, and their immediate families.”

“OHBM is calling for a full investigation of this hate-crime and act of terrorism, and punishment to the full extent of the law,” stated Courtney Bennett, the organization’s executive director. He added: “A strong and clear message is in order that this behavior will be met with swift and complete justice.”

OHBM believes the lack of Gun control is a part of the problem. Our community leaders must take a stand against all gun violence in Black communities across the country. To help reduce gun violence in NYC communities, OHBM, under the leadership of President Enis, is partnering with grassroots organizations to conduct gun buyback programs around the city.

OHBM is also saddened for the family of the shooter–a misguided young man who has thrown his life away over the ideology espoused, adopted, and perpetuated by today’s white supremacist movement. We call on government at every level to denounce white supremacy and all who subscribe to it.

OHBM’s Juneteenth 2022 program will address this topic with experts in this field and the next generation of leaders.