If you were not told,
you may need to ask some of your public officials
and
Find out why!
"We the People"!
(Sept 17,1787)

Philadelphia Area Remembers

HUMAN RIGHTS CHAMPIONS

Father Paul, as most people referred to him, was seen by many as a gentle shepherd.
In recognition of his unselfish love and life of unending empathy,
The Philadelphia Foundation and the family of Father Paul have commemorated his legacy
by continuing his acts of giving to those in need.
Remembering Father Paul M. Washington

Thanks to all for the success of the first Philadelphia Black Public Issues forum,
held on Feb. 25th at the Church of the Advocate.

As the death toll mounts from acts of domestic terrorism,
media outlets charged with irresponsibility,
including BET and Viacom,
in Washington, DC and New York City
are targets of protests.

Please read more here

and visit often for the latest developments.

Guardian Civic League Inc

"Offering Constructive Solutions"

The "Guardian Civic League" was founded in 1956 for the purpose of bringing together those members of the Philadelphia police department who were interested in civic betterment, through close cooperation between the police and the communities which they serve.
Please Read More

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Stop The Madness / Stop The Violence City Wide Basketball Tournament/Day Of Peace

Stop The Madness / Stop The Violence a proud member of The Coalition, was organized to help alleviate the hopelessness confronting our youth and families by providing access to alternative programs, mentoring and opportunities to those who may otherwise not have access.

According to the CBS News so far this year, more then one person a day has been killed, most of murders are unsolved. Since 2002 the murder rate has climbed steadily, from just under 300 to nearly 400 last year.

Just a few years ago homicide in our city was at a 17-yr low. So what happened? What are we to do about it? Stop The Madness / Stop The Violence City Wide Basketball Tournament/Day Of Peace goal is to enhance the awareness of the negative impact the violence has on our communities. It is also to provide the youth with information and healthy, creative, and positive alternatives. This effort is bring about motivation and encourage communities across the city to unite to bring forth a positive and lasting change.

Partnering organizations are: Sankofa Association of Roxborough; Kingsessing Recreation Advisory Council; C and C Athletic Association; Philadelphia Black Public Issues Forum; United Parents for Successful Children, The Ivan 'Pick Brown Memorial Foundation; Memorial Motorcade for Peace; Father Paul Washington Community Committee; Liberation Fellowship CDC, Southwest Action Council; Physicians for Social Responsibility; Eight Cities Press; Faith and Knowledge in Action; PA Million Mom March and the Brady Campaign; For My Daughter Library; Tustin Recreation Advisory Council; Eastwick Recreation Advisory Council, Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, Point Breeze Youth Development Association, Moorish Unification Council of the World, Inc..

Please join us in our struggle to bring the love back to our communities.

Those interested in sponsoring, volunteering, vending or presenting
should go to www.StopTheMadness-StopTheViolence.com
or call (215)452-5454

Barack Obama Speaks
on King Birthday Weekend
at Dr King's Church
in Atlanta

Senator Barack Obama gave a stirring speech
at Ebenezer Baptist Church,
(Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s church)
in Atlanta, Georgia
on Sunday morning, January 20, 2008.

To read the full text of the speech,
and link to the video of that event
please click here.

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ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE PROJECT
BASIC LEVEL WORKSHOP

Read More Here

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Barack Obama
speech transcripts!

1/3/2008 (Iowa)

1/20/2008 (Altlanta, GA)

1/26/2008 (South Carolina)

3/18/2008 (Philadelphia, PA)

6/15/2008 (Chicago, IL)

Some Barack Obama Pennsylvania
Photographs You Are Sure to Enjoy

Join the Moms Against Guns campaign and tell legislators in Harrisburg we will no longer tolerate gun violence in Pennsylvania!
The tragic misuses of guns are killing children and others throughout our state.
Make YOUR Voice Count Today!

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NEWS !

Join an Inspiring New Faith-Based Campaign

to Prevent Gun Violence

We invite Philadelphia area faith communities

and community organizations

to come together and

Learn More About the Campaign

Join In

and be part of the power of faith in action!

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Art Sanctuary, located in North Philadelphia, uses the power of black art to transform individuals, unite groups of people, and enrich, and draw inspiration from the inner city.

Art Sanctuary

We invite established and aspiring artists to help create excellent lectures, performances, and educational programs.

Click to join the
AntiViolence Group

WDAS History:

Keeping the knowledge of our history alive
and sharing it with our posterity!

WDAS History:
One Radio Station's Role in the History of
the Human Rights and Peace Movements.

WDAS History

(With Photographs!)

Distinguished Educator Honored

Most widely known as the mother of Olympians Carl and Carol Lewis, Evelyn Lewis — patriarch of one of Burlington County's most famous sports families — earned inclusion in the Hall of Fame for her trailblazing efforts on behalf of young people.

Read more about it in a news report by the
Burlington County Times.

Carl and Carol Lewis at home with their father William in this photograph by the Editor from "back in the day," when concerned people made a difference that still benefits us all today.

photograph copyright © 1972 - 2012
by Stan Daniels, Editor,
Urban Cartographer Online
- all rights reserved

Carl Lewis
Surprises Willingboro HS Seniors
Please Read More About It

Carl Lewis Speaks
On Sportsmanship and the Olympic Legacy
An NPR Interview

Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Please Read More Here.

Learn more about the Lewis family
on the Carl Lewis Web site.

In Memory of Police Officers
Shawn Carson & Robert Nguyen

Police Officer Shawn Carson

Police Officer Robert Nguyen

Athletic Event Held
In Memory of
Officer Shawn Carson

The Third Annual P.O. Shawn Carson Memorial 55-Meter Dash for public servants was held at the New Balance Track & Field Center in New York, New York, on Saturday, March 29th during the New York Road Runners Club Youth Jamboree Track Meet. The sponsors were World’s Fastest Human’s, Jon Dummond Achievement Foundation, New York Armory Foundation, New York Road Runner Club, Gladiator Track Club of Hudson County and Coogan’s Restaurant.

If interested in participating in future similar events please contact the Coordinator, Jesse G. Jackson at GladTrack@aol.com.

The story about the tragic death of Officer Shawn Carson and his partner, Officer Robert Nguyen, who were members of the Jersey City Police Department. Both died in the line of duty on Christmas night 2005. The officers were responding to a call by bridge operators concerning a problem with the bridge signals. After placing flares on the bridge roadway, and not being aware the bridge was open, they drove their emergency service vehicle over the fog-shrouded drawbridge where the vehicle plunged into the Hackensack River below. Both officers died in the crash.

Officer Carson was well known for his coaching and volunteer work with the Gladiators Track Club of Hudson County. Club President Jesse Jackson praised Carson's abilities as a coach, spirited athlete, and frequent volunteer.

Shawn Carson will be missed by all of us in the running community, please remember him and Officer Nguyen and their families in your prayers.

Please check here for updates
and complete event results.

"Here at last!
Here at last!

Thank God Almighty,
It is Here At Last!"

NEW MUSICAL RELEASE!

"Sounds Of Blackness"

"Kings & Queens:
Message Music
From The Movement"

Read more on the

Sounds Of Blackness Web site

GOOD NEWS FOR GOOD STUDENTS

http://www.upenn.edu/admissions/

"University of Pennsylvania Will Eliminate Loans for Students of Families Earning Less Than $50,000 ."

- March 23, 2006

PHILADELPHIA -- Expanding its effort to alleviate the financial burden on low- and middle-income students and to continue attract top students with diverse economic backgrounds, the University of Pennsylvania will provide grants for undergraduate students from economically disadvantaged families with incomes of $50,000 or less, Penn President Amy Gutmann announced today.

VIDEO PROGRAM NOTE

Comcast Cable will feature the Kings Knight Chess Club, Inc. impacting young minds in one of our schools as part of a new show titled "Everyday Joe's" in the near future.

The topic will be "The Power of the Queen" and "Game Rules, Life Lessons".

The Comcast production will run in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maine and Maryland.

Please Watch This Video and
check your local listings for more program information.

RAPPERS EXPOSED:
THE LIES THAT 50 CENT, T.I,
SNOOP AND OTHERS TELL OUR KIDS

New York City rapper releases video that brings the truth about Hip-Hop into schools
and, talks to 6th and 7th graders about the lies of popular rappers, their lyrics,
and the negative influence of the music they listen to.

Read More Here

New Jersey's
Community Resources Web Site

2-1-1 is a universally respected and growing national model.

Today there are 190 million Americans in in all or part of 41 states who have access to community resources by dialing 2-1-1.

On February 10, 2005, New Jersey's 2-1-1 system was launched statewide.

New Jersey's 2-1-1 system

Access to community resources.

Jon Corzine, New Jersey's Governor, nearly lost his life recently while on a mission of mercy.

To him we say: "Our prayers continue for your complete and speedy recovery.

Your work to advance respect, civility and responsibility is greatly appreciated.

If Imus had buckled his mouth, there would be no mention of seat belts and much pain and heartache would have been avoided.

Thank you for showing your love and concern for the people of New Jersey by your dedicated actions."

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The Editor

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Statement from
Rutgers Women's Basketball Head Coach
C. Vivian Stringer

Statement from Coach Stringer

April 10, 2007
Rutgers Press Conference
Transcript

Press Conference Transcript

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"The DONkey IgnoraMUS
and the Elephant"

Rev. Al Sharpton:
" 'Reach up' to stem violence"
Read More Here

More updates are coming soon.

Editor's Note:

With the possible exception of such others on the domestic "front lines" as school teachers and public safety (police, fire and emergency medical) personnel, our mayors are in the best position to really see "what's going on" in our communities.
It would do us all well to at least listen to and consider what they say.

From More Than 350 Cities

CONCERNED MAYORS
SPEAK OUT!

Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy speaks during a press conference regarding gun legislation with members of Mayors Against lllegal Guns in City Hall Council Chambers.

Pictured with the Mayor (from left) are Parsippany Mayor Michael Luther, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Mayor Healy, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino.

Neighborhoods or "Hood" Neighbors?

A Mystery Solved?!?

FLOODING:
New Jersey's #1 Natural Hazard!

Did YOU know?

Check it out!

Flooding: New Jersey's #1 Natural Hazard

Release Date: August 4, 2004
Release Number: 1530-012

(Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency)

Flooding in New Jersey

Hurricanes and tropical storms cause floods that create far more damage than high winds.

Nor'easters, or extratropical cyclones, also cause flooding and storm surge.

Overburdened drainage systems lead to property damage well outside flood plains.

Read the report for yourself!

If you were not told,
you may need to ask some of your public officials
and
Find out why!
"We the People"!
(Sept 17,1787)

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North Philadelphia has a rich heritage.

Perhaps if more young people knew
"THE HISTORY OF FIFTY-SEVEN CENTS,"

there would be less adverse impact
from such influences as
"FIFTY"!

There is additional information available
in case you need answers to questions

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Coming Soon !

At long last, a "CAB" you can hail !

The
Jersey City Online

COMMUNITY A __________ BULLETIN

You can fill in the blank.
Please help us name the "CAB" !

The "CAB" shall be based on a model similar to the Online Coalition Newsletter published in Philadelphia.

Current Coalition Newsletter




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The PHILADELPHIA BLACK PUBLIC ISSUES FORUM began in honor of the late
fr. Paul M. Washington, former rector of the Church of the Advocate at
18th and fr. Paul M. Washington Avenue in North Philadelphia.  The
Forum, like Father Washington, is a provider and legitimizer of public
space for the free expression of dissident Black voices on public
issues central to our communities.  The Forum's purpose is to provide
a public space and an opportunity to be heard to Black persons and
groups who bring non-traditional approaches to ways of thinking and
organizing focused on solving pressing community problems. Proud
member of The Coalition!
visit our website: http://www.geocities.com/blackpublicissuesforum.phila/
and join our Yahoo group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blackpublicissues/
Gary R. Adams, Chairman
John E. Churchville, PhD, Founder



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