A Woman Was Raped By A Stranger On This Block

This sign has been up on the corner of Meserole and Humboldt for a while. It reads:

A woman was raped by a stranger on this block.

Please protect your friends, lover, sister, daughter, mother, grandmother, niece, cousin, neighbor, the woman you hear call for help late one night.

1 in 6 women in this country have been victims of rape, or attempted rape.

This needs to stop happening.

It's just a simple sign but it points to the fact that women still aren't safe in this country, or in this neighborhood. To read more about the woman who put up this plaque, check out ArtCal's interview with her. And stay safe.

Remember you can always call Right Rides: (718) 522-0822 for a safe ride home—and they are always looking for drivers.

Photos by me