Malik Aziz & Antionette Aziz Partner Website to Stop Philly Violence; Leaders

Malik Aziz & Antoinette Aziz Partner Website to Stop Philly Violence; Leaders

by Van Stone vspfoundation@yahoo.com (215) 747-8746

Follow the Leader. That’s what I so often say. But, a lot of leaders are doing all the work. And then, the other leaders come alone and step in to take over. Most of the step and do nothing leaders always be about separation. They are behind your back disrupting everyone while speaking to you about stopping the senseless Philadelphia drug- related and gun-related murder. Well, Malik Aziz, and Antoinette Aziz, Ex Offenders Association of PA are starting a new websites that will truly help leadership combine.

One reason why the Aziz couple are launching the new website is that the time has come to “assist elected officials to clearly see what ‘stop the violence’ community organizations are working to reach Black American children,” says Malik. And Antoinette nods in agreement about this sick sadistic problem as Black and white kids in the struggle of gun-homicide are being incredibly exploited by real leaders. According to Malik, “real solutions means work so clear that everyone can look in with a smile.”

In order to prove or speak about work that is done that everyone will frown about when it comes too not adequately participating in the stop the violence movement, Malik Aziz likes to partnership with leadership. Other leadership having investigative skills and at the same time the “from the street life attitude,” as he calls it, that doesn’t have anything to loose but everything to gain in a spiritual way for community support is what it’s about. I, Van Stone, who just so happen to be a new friend of the Aziz family had the honor to work with Malik’s wife, by the way, a very approachable Antoinette Aziz indeed. I think that we reporters have explored partnership with Aziz to be sure that if and when exploiters of Black kids names comes up at the Aziz website it will be based on clear facts. Malik and Antoinette “United Windows” at www.frontpagenews.us unite us.

For now, the us means groups for connecting the West Philly area and individual efforts for both gun-violence awareness AIDS awareness and ex offenders voting rights awareness. The website will very soon bring out the resurgence of the Masonic Lodge’s Islamic Safety Patrollers and Christian Watch Dogs of Ministry Public Safety. Warren Bloom, an advocate for AIDS education and Black American Spoken Word is just one example of fiery return to the needed “old school discipline” to support the Aziz website.

Malik Aziz spoke closely with the late Honorable Lucien A. Blackwell. A recipient of the Bureau of Community Corrections (Philadelphia) Volunteer of the Year for 2005, Malik started volunteering in 1999, helping to bring awareness to inmates about the concern of readiness for release during their incarceration completion and beyond. He has engaged in many programs and has been instrumental in helping with the increase of programs in state creation as well as in county facilities in Philadelphia.

Antoinette Jackson-Aziz has successfully graduated with honors from the Community College of Philadelphia, with dual degrees in Behavioral Health and Human Services and General Studies. Her Honors include Jane S. Abraham Scholarship of Excellence; National Deans List; American Collegiate Scholar; Student Ambassador. Antoinette has also received her B.A. in Human Services from Chestnut Hill College. She is currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Human Service Administration with an expected 2007-graduation date. The Philadelphia Front Page News, online at www.frontpagenew.us and the entire reporter staff of the SCOOP U.S.A. celebrates Mrs Aziz, Executive Vice-Pres. of Ex-Offenders Association of Pennsylvania. Stop Violence.

Free Concert Heroes; Abraham "I.B." El; Ronnie Long Comedyset

Above is Abraham "I.B." El, Caregiver, Protector and Kid Master. Huey Elementary West Philly, and Malcolm X Park salutes the El for his making kids believe they are hot when they do the right thing, stay in school, go snitching, and avoid negatives.

Free Concert Heroes; Abraham "I.B." El; Ronnie Long Comedyset
by Van Stone vspfoundation@yahoo.com (215) 747-8746

If you feel the need to see a real life hero, the kind that gives back to the community, just take a bus ride on the route 52 in West Philly to get off at the Pine Street stop. Peek inside the school there or just take a seat in the Park. It’s your choice. You will find 5 days a week, at least 3 to 5 hours a day, children laughing, learning and behaving hot. Behaving hot, is another way that it’s explained to kids that they are behaving respectfully, and true to themselves that they are gonna avoid trouble regardless of where they live in a world that’s not all good. Through the vision and the talent of Music Coordinator, Mr. Abraham "I.B." El, our children learn to craft their ideas and hopes for peace in our streets into very rhythmic and motivating Hip-Hop songs.

Abraham, a caregiver at the Children’s Services, Inc., Conflict Resolution Process After School, Sankofa Summer Camp, and Positive Youth Development Program, has saved many young lives from despair using his very tall stature, cool hairstyle, and trained voice command as tools of the hero trade. Weekly "I.B." El ensures that before the end of each day our children are encouraged to express themselves in a very positive manner, knowing that their songs can be that "Ray of Hope" that will help change our community for the better. Abraham believes in a program system that prepares our children for very inspirational and motivational performances. Not only can you find El promoting free concerts starring young children at the Samuel B. Huey Elementary School, 52nd and Pine Street on Sunday, June 24th, 2007 a Special Performance Showcase for Peace at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, West Philadelphia, University City District will take place from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Why the shows free for all ages?

Well, let's just get to know Abraham, aka "the I.B." a bit. Abraham was born in Augusta, Ga. February 26 1980 and raised in the roughest parts of Philadelphia. As apart of a large musical family, Abe, as he is also called, A.k.a. I.B. found his love for Hip-Hop at the early age of six years old. Abraham realized that Hip Hop could be an effective tool for learning when he taught a fourth grade child their ABC, s through Hip Hop while volunteering as a teacher assistant. Abraham has attended college and is currently working on his degree in social work. Abraham started and funded "Thurobred Kids" an organization that provides positive alternative activities for West Philadelphia youth. He is proud of his first CD, "Operation Freedom" on Akhenation records. While remaining highly spirited and dedicated to the youth Abraham El dreams of one day opening a super recreation center in Philly and other cities. The "Thurobred Kids" have performed for other elementary schools, senior centers, community festivals, summer camps, special needs centers and parents and children who really need to hear the stop the violence, and go snitching message of Peace. "Bro. I.B. Hip Hop All Stars" are prepared to bring that positive message to anyone who is ready to listen. Speaking of listening: kids listening to Long? What?

Ronnie Long that is. Take that same route 52 bus the other direction, get off the Parkside Avenue stop. One of Philly’s most powerful comedians when Philadelphia Comedy was still in its infancy during the hot that helped kids to the right thing was Mr. Ronny Long. Long has used comedy to help parents find a smooth way to promote anti-violence. He uses jokes explaining that people who makes threats or engage in violent acts will be removed pretty much to jail.

Ronnie says, "A LONG STORY is Ronnie's one-man comedy show and CD taping." There is free admission at the Cornucopia, 4942 Parkside Avenue, and it was a free show this past Saturday, June 16. Ronnie Long will use some of his comedyset community support to educate and inspire kids to believe in themselves and set goals early. He donates his time at Camp VPAL, 52nd and Pine St. Huey Elementary and the Malcolm X Park. Both Long and Abraham El, are kicking off peace for kids.

Cosby calls on Philly to crush violence

Cosby calls on Philly to crush violence

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Bill Cosby called on parents and community elders to communicate with their children to help stop a wave of violence that has plagued the city for more than a year. Cosby spoke Monday to a crowd of several hundred people after joining an anti-violence group on an hour-long march through West Philadelphia. "You’ve got to teach your children how to think," he said. "You watch one blow the other one’s head off and how can you feel good about yourself?"

The event was the fourth of seven anti-violence appearances that Cosby, a Philadelphia native, has pledged to take part in with Men United for a Better Philadelphia, which organized the march.

Philadelphia’s homicide rate of more than a murder a day in 2007 is ahead of last year’s pace, when the homicide count of more than 400 was the highest in nine years.

During the march, the comedian waved to neighbors and spontaneously climbed front porches to shake hands -- breaking out of a crowd that grew to hundreds.

Democratic mayoral candidate Michael Nutter also walked. He tried to appeal directly to young people, who are involved in the bulk of the city’s violent crimes.

"Stop carrying these guns," Nutter said. "Pick up a book."

Men United’s co-chair Malik Aziz, a victim and perpetrator of gun violence before he joined the group, said his organization hoped to bring together current and former gang leaders to broker a cease-fire.

Who will tell the Story of the African American Muslim?

As - Salaam Alaikum

Who will tell the Story of the African American Muslim?
by Diane F White, diane@dlighten.com

Many citizens of this country only have bits and pieces of the history of the African American Muslim. What we do have has been obtained from various groups or individuals, who have left us with unanswered questions and no where to search for answers.

Now we can get these answers and much more. At the beckoning of Imam W. Deem Mohammed, a group of in-house scholars, researchers and writers, known as the Islamic History Project Group, chronicled this history, in an attempt to set the record straight and dismiss many of the misconceptions that are still prevalent among the general populace.

So treat yourself. Free yourself. Read this book.

Each and every one of us has an inherent thirst for knowledge. We as a people have a particular thirst for knowledge of self. Imam W. Deen Mohammed’s call for Muslim African American Community members to produce well crafted books on subjects such as the community’s history and Islamic studies and The Islamic History Project Group’s response to that call is a blessing to us all.

To obtain your copy of "A History of Muslim African Americans" contact Nathaniel Hasan, Harrisburg Majid, 200 S. 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104, (717) 232-4540, email njhasan@comcast.net or
wdmpublications@sbcglobal.net

Myrikal during Black Music Month

Myrikal during Black Music Month

by Van Stone vspfoundation@yahoo.com (215) 747-8746

Myrikal’s "Myrikal is Fire…" is easily one of positive families favorite hip-hop CD of 2007 thus far, underground or mainstream, and is a masterpiece of youth, maturity and constructive proportions. Every track on her CD is Hot; every verse is believable; every song is both empowering and upbeat significant. Myrikal is Black Music Month meaningful encouraging hip-hop and soul. Can this teen be Hip-Hop of the Year?

With "Myrikal is Fire…" Myrikal, the fourteen year-old from West Philly, offers a wide four tracks sound that serve to dream, inspire and jam-you while all offering something unique to the listener. Tracks like “Myrikal is Fire,” and suggestion beats about Through the Rhythm and Rhymes, Self-esteem and I’m the One are realism songs that deliver people to freedom from negative situations. Myrikal’s tracks grab the listener’s attention with a firsthand account of events and real life soul blend with hip-hop for young women.

Myrikal began her career as a rapper at age 10 with a program called R.A.R.E. She has performed numerous places with them. But Myrikal’s career took off to a solo artist. She writes her own lyrics. Myrikal is also an actress and model. In January of 2007 Myrikal competed in a national competition, AMTC Modeling and Talent Competition 2007. She won 2^nd place in the singer/song writer competition, and 1^st place in the creative runway competition. The clean spoken and educated youngster worked with nine hundred twenty six other contestants. “Myrikal is Fire”, deserves a hand and all the support at www.myrikal.com or www.frontpagenews.us. Kids that seek good last.

On Halloween, remember Vincent Woodson and a vigil

On Halloween, remember Vincent Woodson and a vigil

by Van Stone vspfoundation@yahoo.com (215) 747-8746

Halloween, not spelled holloween, is the evening of October 31, the eve of All Saints’ Day, celebrated by dressing up in costumes and –playing pranks. This is from the phrase All hallows Even "All Saints’ Eve. Well, since I was a kid no one ever explained it to me that way. I did know that hallow is to make holy or sacred. The question now is, do you or I know anyone who was buried in hallowed ground?

As of late, the gun homicides and all, many a love one is buried or are about to be buried in what is considered made holy ground. Family and friends of Vincent Woodson are attempting to use Halloween night as a positive anniversary. Remember the sudden death of Woodson. Who better than to take the lead in this but Woodson’s own mother, Fay Dawson? Fay Is the Founder of the Woodson Foundation. And Fay is holding a Vigil, her first in the West Philly area across the state of PA, on the very evening of this coming Tuesday, Oct. 31, ’06. In Philly, where most of the gun violence homicides are young Black American males, too one of them was Fay Dawson’s son, Vincent Michael Woodson. Fay’s son was shot and killed, in the 300 block of East Price Street. "Vincent was not involved in a melee that happened during the early morning hours of January 9, 2005 when a group of men came to a party and started a fight," says Fay. Woodson was only 23 years old.

He was the dad of two children. The alleged perpetrator was caught and is currently being tried. But as for Fay, this year the longing to see many kids survive the street culture has been her passion and care. Woodson’s care is so deep within that she wants to do her best not to have a child taken away on a fun night like Halloween, if she can have any say about it. And have her say, she will. If any adventure out to meet Woodson they will get to know more about what proactive duty she has been involved with to affect illegal gun activity. For quite awhile, Woodson has worked devoutly with the grievance and loss management group Mothers United Through Tragedy (MUTT). That work has paid off. Becoming stronger, Fay will lead the way to direct praying for the city’s fight to stop the violence and all the families touched by violence. On a evening to reflect about what has become sacred to all lovers of positive energy, hanging out with Fay just might be like being touched by an angel.

"When we gathered for Vincent’s funeral; we said that love is stronger than death," she said. Fay has created her forum to stretch her work as essential services for families and the community. Woodson encourages kids at After-school programs and voluntarily participates within the Phila. School District ‘s kids safety in action. The Woodson Foundation’s Community Prayer citywide Vigil is an outdoor event scheduled for Tuesday, Oct., 31, 2006, 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. at 4304 Lancaster Ave. It will also be open mic for speakers. For more info contact Fay Dawson: (215) 200-8453 or (215) 939-7462.

The Kick off of the Town Watch Ranger, VSP Foundation Summer Camp and supporters for Community Outreach Partnership, 2007 in West Philadelphia. The Rangers are looking for more volunteers to join them in the fight for more gun control in the state of Pennsylvania.

Rangers are coming to Philly - the Guardian Angels they are not! By Van Stone vspfoundation@yahoo.com (215) 747-8746

In just a little while longer, Philadelphia residents will get a chance to meet its city’s newest Heroes. The Town Watch Rangers. Unlike regular citywide town watch or those other guys that risk their own personal safety to promote public safety, the Guardian Angels, the men and women Rangers are coming to town to work for gun control with a vengeance. And it’s personal. The Town Watch Ranger, a Volunteer Patrol Service, formally of the 52nd Street community Town Watch, will provide public safety, street cleaning and safer schools. Services include connecting Street Arteries and any of the neighboring blocks and businesses that carry residents from the parks through the city.

In other words, just like when the criminals clearly avoids trouble where ever they see, the Cops rolling down the block, the Firefighter racing to stop destructive fires or the Park Ranger protecting national tourism spots, that same no good crook that ‘s willing and able to shoot up the city in broad daylight, not giving a hoot if kids are out, is about to move on quickly when ever and where ever they come face to face with a Town Watch Ranger. Many of the new Ranger’s are men and women that have dealt with some kind of sudden loss due to wrong doing by happy go lucky attitude folks that only seem to understand Stop the violence when faced against another that’s willing to get it stopped by any means necessary. Through the work of the Town Watch Ranger they enable our children to lead healthier and more independent lives, teach parents to manage their children’s issues with success and confidence, and provide our citizens with opportunities that will help them to grow, develop and become value added contributors to the success of a changed Philadelphia. But they are not just about serving the 52nd Street area of West Philadelphia. They are encouraging any neighborhood leadership to communicate with them often. If you have ideas that may improve your community’s services or experiences, like summer camp, park protection, or alike, from which you and I can benefit, do not hesitate to give them a call and share your thoughts. The Town Watch Ranger can be reached at (215) 570-9952, contacting Ranger, Raymond Ward as the Director that is interested in assisting you with your problem. The Ranger’s look forward to partnering with you to continue to make your Community Outreach Program the best community behavioral health organization this city can offer its citizens.

What else is up in West Philly? Friends of Malcolm X Memorial Park is doing its 8th annual West Philadelphia Jazz Heritage Series held at Malcolm X Memorial Park, 52nd and Pine Streets. And, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and Friends of Malcolm X Park host it. The Town Watch Ranger will provide public safety for all that attend. Concerts to start at 7 PM. June 14, 2007 performer will be Vocalist Ms. Shirley Lites; June 28, 2007, Tenor Saxophonists Umar Raheem and New York French Connection; July 12, 2007, Vocalist Barbra Walker Story; July 26, 2007, Bassist Bill Booker and Quartet; August 9, 2007, Vocalist Ms Denise King; August 23, 2007, Alfie Politt; September, 6, 2007, After Hours; September, 20, 2007, The Nate Murray Band.

The annual Showcase for Peace by Cultures Clothing Co. and Bro. I.B. The Thurobred is coming. It features a Fashion Show by Cultures Clothing, and a talent expo performances by many up and coming artists and performers, such as Kharisma from the CW Philly crew, Reed Dollaz, I.B., Nino Breeze, OT Boston, Da Heataz and more. This is a free show (for all ages) to raise awareness and to promote Anti-violence and Cultural Acceptance. Free Prizes are also being giving away by Cultures Clothing. Sunday Jun 24, 2007 at 3:00 PM, at the Rotunda 4014 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104. A fashion show/talent expo benefit to promote anti-violence and cultural acceptance. Call 267-978-2673 for more info if you would like to attend the free show.

52nd St. Town Watch Ranger Re-advance Stop & Frisk

In the Second Row, Second from the right is Mr. Raymond Ward, Director of Philadelphia Town Watch Ranger; included are the Revised Town Watch Department supporting 52nd St. in West Philadelphia and a few of its volunteer members. The Rangers will target the 52nd and Market St. corner that has been lately a deadly shooting hotspot.


52nd St. Town Watch Ranger Re-advance Stop & Frisk
by Van Stone vspfoundation@yahoo.com (215) 747-8746

Today, because of history secular courts have set themselves up to be basically defenseless against organized religion and organized police no matter what they call themselves. Certain leaders of the church and police departments are aware that even the Supreme Court has no power to review church decisions to sell pamphlets or police decisions to confiscated sell guns. Observing the situation, this is why victims in the 1800's attempted to stop criminals from making the law into their own. Both civilian town watch and law enforcement partnered together to stop and frisk the criminals from abusing other’s rights.

Yes, white or Black, some even fought with their lives, if they had to, against the corrupt governmental authorities and won. This was the case during John Brown’s and Frederick Douglas time. Today in West Philadelphia area the 52nd Street Town Watch and local Police Clergy are helping the neighborhood to revise an advanced patrolling unit. This time it will be an actual department called the Town Watch Ranger. Just as the Park Ranger patrols the parks and help local police to fight crime the Town Watch Ranger will patrol both the parks and streets to reduce gun-violence and drugs. In the past, Brown, a white man, with fewer than fifty men, attacked the U.S. arsenal in Harpers Ferry launching an attack on Virginia slave-holders. Gun-violence then meant slavery. Brown and Douglas invented a sort of Stop and Frisk then that helped slow down crime. What about today?

Recently, many are concerned about Stop and Frisk. People who feel they don’t trust or understand Stop and Frisk are encouraged to work with local town watch and police. Mr. Raymond Ward has reorganized town watch that has a well experienced police radio patrol to help fight crime and see to it that Stop and Frisk is a success. Mr. Ward has long established one of the most sound town watch services in the West Philly neighborhoods. Ward, now in his seventies, developed bike, foot and radio town watch along 52nd street that was so authorized that shootings and muggings and nuisances were a minimum.

Mr. Ward reminds me of men like Douglas and Brown who worked together against mean spirited judges and police that stood by and did nothing to assist the Black or white victims of crime. Good unity is Power.

Mr. Ward realized early that certain judges and lawmen supported gun-murder and gun-mayhem as long as it didn’t happen in their own communities. Today the moral urgency to assist our neighbors is great. Upper Darby, Delaware County is just 5 minute drive away from Mr. Ward's 52nd Street neighborhood. Mr. Ward promises that the Town Watch Ranger is needed to assure the West Philly community that no Philadelphia police will sell guns to gun shops as the Upper Darby Police have done. The Town Watch Ranger is a group diversified amongst Americans that are Indian, Black and White. Mr. Ward wants to support Stop and Frisk if it can allow Philadelphia to confront police department heads that have confiscated guns and then sold them to gun shops. Should Cops that resell illegal guns should be handcuffed and then thrown into prison? The new Town Watch Ranger can replace the shortage of police in any town or city when cops go bad. We welcome any patrol that will stay alert.

In West Philadelphia and a few of its volunteer members. The Rangers will target the 52nd and Market St. corner

in West Philadelphia and a few of its volunteer members. The Rangers will target the 52nd and Market St. corner that has been lately a deadly shooting hotspot. 52nd St. Town Watch Ranger Re-advance Stop & Frisk by Van Stone

vspfoundation@yahoo.com (215) 747-8746

Today, because of history secular courts have set themselves up to be basically defenseless against organized religion and organized police no matter what they call themselves. Certain leaders of the church and police departments are aware that even the Supreme Court has no power to review church decisions to sell pamphlets or police decisions to confiscated sell guns. Observing the situation, this is why victims in the 1800's attempted to stop criminals from making the law into their own. Both civilian town watch and law enforcement partnered together to stop and frisk the criminals from abusing other’s rights. Yes, white or Black, some even fought with their lives, if they had to, against the corrupt governmental authorities and won. This was the case during John Brown’s and Frederick Douglas time. Today in West Philadelphia area the 52nd Street Town Watch and local Police Clergy are helping the neighborhood to revise an advanced patrolling unit. This time it will be an actual department called the Town Watch Ranger. Just as the Park Ranger patrols the parks and help local police to fight crime the Town Watch Ranger will patrol both the parks and streets to reduce gun-violence and drugs. In the past, Brown, a white man, with fewer than fifty men, attacked the U.S. arsenal in Harpers Ferry launching an attack on Virginia slave-holders. Gun-violence then meant slavery. Brown and Douglas invented a sort of Stop and Frisk then that helped slow down crime. What about today?Recently, many are concerned about Stop and Frisk. People who feel they don’t trust or understand Stop and Frisk are encouraged to work with local town watch and police. Mr. Raymond Ward has reorganized town watch that has a well experienced police radio patrol to help fight crime and see to it that Stop and Frisk is a success. Mr. Ward has long established one of the most sound town watch services in the West Philly neighborhoods. Ward, now in his seventies, developed bike, foot and radio town watch along 52nd street that was so authorized that shootings and muggings and nuisances were a minimum.Mr. Ward reminds me of men like Douglas and Brown who worked together against mean spirited judges and police that stood by and did nothing to assist the Black or white victims of crime. Good unity is PowerMr. Ward realized early that certain judges and lawmen supported gun-murder and gun-mayhem as long as it didn’t happen in their own communities. Today the moral urgency to assist our neighbors is great. Upper Darby, Delaware County is just 5 minute drive away from Mr. Ward's 52nd Street neighborhood. Mr. Ward promises that the Town Watch Ranger is needed to assure the West Philly community that no Philadelphia police will sell guns to gun shops as the Upper Darby Police have done. The Town Watch Ranger is a group diversified amongst Americans that are Indian, Black and White. Mr. Ward wants to support Stop and Frisk if it can allow Philadelphia to confront police department heads that have confiscated guns and then sold them to gun shops. Should Cops that resell illegal guns should be handcuffed and then thrown into prison? The new Town Watch Ranger can replace the shortage of police in any town or city when cops go bad. We welcome any patrol that will stay alert.