Reuniting The Past and Embracing The Future
The Randolph Evans Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of Randolph Evans, a young life tragically lost, and the subsequent fight for justice that united a community. This scholarship stands as a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of our community, fostering education and opportunity for future generations. By supporting this cause, you help continue a legacy of empowerment and justice that transforms lives and builds a brighter future for all.
About Randy: (May 4, 1961 - November 26, 1976)
Randolph Evans was a 15-year-old boy from Brooklyn, NY who was shot and killed by NYPD officer Robert Torsney on November 25, 1976. Evans was a ninth-grader at Franklin K. Lane High School in Brooklyn at the time of the shooting. On Thanksgiving Day 1976, responding to a report of a man with a gun in the Cypress Hills housing projects, Officer Torsney encountered a group of youths. After a brief conversation, Torsney shot one of them, Evans, point-blank in the head for no reason.
Annie Evans Brannon: Mother of Randy Evans
Yesterday has gone, with it mistakes and cares.
We cannot undo or erase a single word.
But today, we can fight the battles of the just ones.
So let us therefore live but one day at a time.
Because tomorrow may never be ours.
The Scholarship Award
Randolph Evans Memorial Awards are designated for Brooklyn youth of all races, religious and national origins who are graduating seniors. All applicants must have been accepted to an accredited college for the fall semester. The Board of Directors will award 5 unrestricted grants in the amount of $1,000 per student in support of the recipient’s educational needs.
“With the support from our community, we have been able to impact hundreds of lives and leave our community better.”
— The Randy Evans Board
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
Info@randyevansscholarship.org
Phone
+1 833-789-1714