The National Night Out when no one came out
We must recognize that our safety is tied to each other
By Zach Norris, executive director of the Ella Baker Center and author of We Keep Us Safe
On the first Tuesday in August every year since 1984, neighbors have gathered with other neighbors, with the police, and with elected officials to reclaim neighborhood safety. According to the National Night Out website, 38 million people have been affiliated with these events through the years.