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Recognizing and honoring the Father's Day Rally Committee for hosting a National Black Violence Conference in Philadelphia from October 21, 2016 to October 22, 2016, to address an increase in violent crimes in African-American communities across the country.
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WHEREAS, On the heels of a recent report released by the United States Bureau of Justice Statistics reporting an increase in violent crimes in African-American communities across the country, the Father's Day Rally Committee (FDRC), a Philadelphia based non-profit organization that addresses the social ills affecting African-American men, will host a National Black Violence Conference in Philadelphia from Friday, October 21, 2016 to Saturday, October 22, 2016; and
WHEREAS, The conference will take place at Audenried High School, which is located at 3301 Tasker Street. The opening ceremony begins Friday, October 21, 2016 at 4:30 p.m., where Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., Chair of City Council's Public Safety Committee, along with Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, will offer welcoming remarks. The opening ceremony will also include a panel of national experts discussing best practices for reducing violence. The formal sessions, discussing a wide range of issues including family values, violent trauma, and youth violence, will occur on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, The list of national experts presenting at the National Black Violence Conference include Dr. Elijah Anderson of Yale University, Secretary John E. Wetzel of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections, Robert Woodson, Sr. of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, Tio Hardiman of Violence Interrupters, Erica Ford of Life Camp, Andrews Woods of Communities That Care, Steven "Coach" Lynn, Captain Dennis Muhammad of Peacekeeper, Rev. Tom Watson of Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries, and Chandra Pitts of I Am One Village. These experts represent cities from across the nation, including Washington, D.C...
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