Day 22: Celebrating 29-Days Of Black History In Brooklyn
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On Day 22 of Black History Month we recognize Mr. & Mrs. Jessie Short and the Lincoln Civic Block Association, Inc.
“While some block associations seem like clubs of architecture fanatics, they are still the best weapon against powerlessness,” advises New York Magazine in an article on block associations dated July 29, 1970. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Short understood the power of block associations as “local centers of government.” The Shorts, who were long time residents of 830 Lincoln Place in Crown Heights, both served successfully as president of the Lincoln Civic Block Association, Inc.
The Lincoln Civic Block Association was organized in 1956 to: encourage the upkeep of houses and prevent deterioration, keep the neighborhood clean, intercede with City Agencies in obtaining improved services, and maintain and foster the development in community and civic affairs among its members. The organization’s presidents were: Dr. Elbert Powell, Fred Charles, William Armstrong, Arthur Bates, Lexie Short, Jesse Short, and Jesse Hamilton.
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It was while Lexie Short was president, the association’s only female president, the Lincoln Civic obtained its corporate status becoming a 501(c)(3) in the 1970s. Lexie was a mover and shaker dedicated to service and her community. It was also through her leadership, the organization in 1981 acquired the property at 284 New York Avenue. The Lincoln Civic still uses the second floor apartment for its monthly meetings while renting out the other three for operational income.
Jesse Short, who succeeded his wife as president, focused on educating the youth of the community. Every Saturday, he turned the second floor meeting space into a tutoring facility. He envisioned the members of the Young People’s Lincoln Civic taking over as tomorrow’s civic leaders, duly prepared and educated of course.
Mr. Ethelbert Welch lives on Brooklyn Avenue. Welch, at 97-years-old, is one of the oldest living members of the Lincoln Civic. He served as an officer and can still remember important facts and people of one of New York City’s oldest and still functioning block associations.
