Brother Stanley Crawford and the Good Brothers of the Black Male Community Council of Philadelphia (BMCCP) held a People’s Economic Stimulus Festival and Introduction of its New Location for its expanding Organization Headquarters!
Welcome to the Neighborhood is more than a notion
for this dynamic, creative approach to community growth and business expansion! It’s a new developmental experience bringing forth a different type of corporate ingenuity. The Community Event was predicated on having an opportunity to see first-hand BMCCP and its Organizational Collaboratives’ new home.
The collaboration became a reality as a result of the new location and consists of businesses, social service programs, and grassroots organizations who came together under the auspice of the Resource Opportunity Center (ROC); to announce this mega-conglomerate coming together the group through its community partnership decided to have a Street Festival on MAY 6, 2023 from 12 to 6 pm to serve as a dual propose for many good causes! One, as stated above, the coming together of many entities to provide greatly needed services; two, to create a platform of activities where the community could enjoy real entertainment from an array of performers, diverse, intergenerational, and in various artistic forms. Ms. Mea Agers, the dynamic People Person Intern, stated there were Latinos Bands, The Universal African Dance & Drums Ensemble (Celebrating 49 Years and having 3 generations of family members entertaining Folks from all over the world), Rappers of all ages, and singers both Young & Seasoned.
There were great speakers from several organizations, including Dr. Dorothy Speight, who is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Mothers In Charge, which she founded and served faithfully with other Mothers who lost Loved Ones over the last 20 years. Ms. Renee Mc- Donald and Shelia Ward joined Dr. Speight in their journey of warring against the devastation of violence overwhelming Our Families, Our Community!
Brother Kenneth Salaam and Mc Kevin Lawrence did a phenomenal job as MCs in moving the boisterous, enlightening, delightful program forward. In addition to the festive and celebratory moments of the day, those in attendance had the opportunity to hear several candidates share some of their Political platforms and ideas in their run for the Primary Election! The Candidates who came felt it was important …
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