On December 7, 1971 at the Boys Club of America on Hoe Avenue in the South Bronx, over 100 leaders from roughly 20 different New York street gangs, including the Black Spades and Ghetto Brothers, met to negotiate a truce. The truce was prompted by the murder of Black Benjy, a member of the Ghetto Brothers. The meeting significantly reduced community violence in the area against civilians and created rules of engagement between rival gangs that held until 1981, when crack began to flood inner cities. This gathering is considered a pivotal moment in the history of the Bronx, contributing to the environment that allowed hip-hop culture to emerge. It was also one of the inspirations for the film "The Warriors."