Bed-Stuy Block History Takes Center Stage With Monroe Street Oral History Event

BROOKLYN, NY— A single block in Bedford-Stuyvesant becomes the focus of a community gathering on March 28 as residents, historians and neighbors come together to document its past.

“On Monroe Street: An Oral History of One Bed-Stuy Block” will be presented as a film screening, panel discussion and community event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Von King Cultural Center, 670 Lafayette Ave.

The event is organized by the Office of Council Member Chi Ossé in partnership with the 500 Monroe Block Association.

The program centers on Monroe Street, using firsthand accounts to trace changes on the block and preserve memories shared by longtime residents.

Organizers said the event is designed to highlight neighborhood history through voices rooted in the community.

The screening and discussion aim to place personal stories alongside broader changes in Bed-Stuy, offering a block-by-block look at a neighborhood shaped by generations of residents.