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"BOUT THAT LIFE" STREET TOUR -
Kickoff September 14, 2014 in the #22ndPoliceDistrict
Every time you turn around a child is being killed or harm by the gun violence in our city. I woke up this morning wondering if politicians are doing what they need to do about violence in our city.I wondered if the police department was giving it their ALL to stop violence! I wondered if parents no matter how difficult were doing what they need to do to prevent some of this violence. Then I wondered as residents were you and I doing our part to reduce violence in our city.
All I know is that times are not like they use to be.
- Back in the day, if a shooting happened and a young person lost their life you would have a politician who district that was come pay respect to the family. Nowadays, I don't even think families get a phone call from a person you elected in office. I think more of an accountability system needs to be put in place especially if you want our vote!
- Parents must take some of the blame too. Many times parents know their child is" up to no good" and they do nothing but turn a blind eye and deaf ears. These shooters are hiding their guns in their homes or homes of other relatives and no one is stepping up to the plate. Yea, I know all about the heavy heart but I am also aware of the "GUILT" many parents talk about before and after the funeral.
- And what about the police, I think they are clueless on preventing violence & solving cases afterwards depending on how many unsolved cases and how much they give a damn when they are not dealing with corruption in house!
- I don't even want to talk about the mayor of our city. 2015 can't come fast enough. I'm still baffled and disappointment that #PresidentObama chose him for anything especially saving minority boys! Hopefully time will bring change before he leaves office there are so many more qualified Black (LEGIT) Leaders who can fit that position better then #Nutter!
- Now lets discuss you and I. On September 14, The Artists against Violence invited me to participate in their "Bout that Life" Street Tour. Here is the information provided: I hope "YOU" join the movement!
PHILLY'S OWN GOSSIP GIRL
"Coming at ya" xoxo
"BOUT THAT LIFE" STREET TOUR -
Kickoff September 14, 2014 in the #22ndPoliceDistrict
If anyone asks you about the #Philadelphia street tour? You can tell them that the “BOUT
THAT LIFE” Tour combats occurring
issues of violence and crime amongst Philadelphia’s troubled youth, young
adults and families. This initiative focuses on using the Avenue of the Arts to
ELIMINATE the Silence, the Shame and
the Fear and to Educate, Empower,
Encourage and Equip in hopes of providing individuals
with a safe network of resources in the forefront to stand against violence and
crime for all.
Who we are: Since 2006, NSF a non-profit
501 © 3 grass root organization has been committed to meeting the Employment,
Educational, Social, and Developmental needs of struggling youth and young
adults both in Philadelphia, PA, and Camden. NSF Project Build Up empowers, educate,
support, encourage and motivate youth in many topics relating to effective
living skills. Together, we tackled issues from dropout rate and violence to
practicing abstinence, conflict resolution, flash mob intervention and
interests in entrepreneurship.
Why did we create the tour? NSF created the “THE BOUT THAT LIFE” Tour
to bring organizations that offer services to parents, youth and families (especially
ex-offenders) together to help Philadelphians find jobs, counseling, anger management,
support groups, programs for trouble youth, support for parents dealing with
troubled youth, and any other issues we are confronted with to find resources
to decrease violence, crime and dysfunction in our neighborhoods.
The “BOUT THAT LIFE” Tour is an
“A Call to Action” where local Artist utilizes the art of music and poetry with
focal point on a united front with organizations throughout Philadelphia to hit the streets to perform with
positive messages to promote saving lives and remembering the ones we have lost
their lives to senseless violence acts. These artists have a peer to peep
message along with handing out information to those who are in need. Organizations will join us in providing
information to the community regarding available programs and services
especially for juveniles and ex-offenders. The tour starts in September, 2014
If you are an organization that would like your company info distributed during the tour
If you are an artists who have a positive message to share
If you are a resident that would like to volunteer.....
Please TEXT us for more details- 267-702-0199
- The Artists against Violence Network
Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:53 PM PDT
A 9-year-old boy suffered a grazing head wound in a shooting incident reported around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday in the are of Torresdale Avenue and Knorr Street, in the Tacony section of Philadelphia. Medics rushed him to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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