General Jeff - Mayor of Skid Row - appeared on CNN this morning

General Jeff / Skid Row Photography Club/ "The Letter" - The funniest videos are a click away

General Jeff is a founding member of “The Skid Row Photography Club” as well as a current Board Member of DLANC. A few months back we asked the club members to write a short piece on their experiences and observation regarding SRPC; this video is entitled “The Letter”. He also heads a powerful community grass-roots organization known as “Issues & Solutions”.



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Congressional Candidate Lieutenant Colonel Allen West

Congressional candidate Lieutenant Colonel West speaking at the American Freedom tour in Fort Lauderdale Florida at the Revolution Nightclub.
For more information about the West for Congress campaign or to become involved please follow this link http://allenwestforcongress.com/.

A Y-HOPE THOUGHT! A TIME OF HEALING FOR OUR CHILDREN! Y-HOPE? 2009

Our prayers go out to our children!

Y-HOPE? YOUTH CONCERT HAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY AT DELLWOOD PARK! Y-HOPE? FOR HEALING 2009

To all the wonderful people that helped out with the Y-HOPE? youth concert; we prayed for a angel to minister to us and he sent us you!

Thank God For The Healing And Peace At Dellwood Park! Y-HOPE? 2009

Blessing and healing for our Youth!

Larry Rodgers To Perform At Y-HOPE? Youth Concert!

At the tender age of 3 years old, his mother realized that he was blessed with a gift to entertain. A native of St. Louis, MO, Larry began singing and dancing in numerous talent shows around the city where he frequently won 1st Place. When Larry was 16 years old, he decided to pursue a professional career in the entertainment field by moving to California which led him to touring around the world and gracing the stages with such artists as MC Hammer, TLC, and Boyz II Men. Some of his television performances include The Billboard Awards, Grammy’s, American Music Awards and Saturday Night Live. Larry was also a friend of Tupac, Dr. Dre, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and was the God brother of the founder of gangster rap, Easy E of the rap group NWA. But one day Larry realized that the life he was living promoted negative images and was damaging the lives of others – especially the youth, who seem to glorify the life of wealth and fame. In 1995, Larry’s life began to change for the better. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into his life. Then in 1999, he accepted the call to ministry as a licensed minister and youth chaplain.

While the earlier years of his life focused on showcasing his talents for entertainment purposes, Larry now only uses the gifts and talents that he’s been blessed with to glorify God. He has worked with such artists as Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Kim Burrell, Marvin Sapp, Tonex, Virtue and others. As an accomplished Christian rap artist, songwriter, producer and author, Larry is CEO & Co-Founder, along with his wife Paris, of independent gospel label ForWord Records. His mentor is James Roberson, Founder of JDI Records. Larry released his debut album in 1999 entitled, “I Can’t Stop Thanking God”. His sophomore album “Walking By Faith” was released in 2001. On this powerful, spirit filled CD, Larry takes Gospel music to another level that’s guaranteed to bless your heart, mind and soul. He also shares part of his testimony speaking about being a victim of child abuse and assuring other children that they can make it out of a horrible situation. His third CD entitled “To God Be The Glory,” was released in March 2005 which was followed by his forth CD entitled “I Love Jesus”. He has just completed his fifth CD entitled “God’s Love Is Neverending” which will be released in the near future.

Although Larry is anointed with the gift of music, his calling is as a Minister first. Larry and Paris attend The House of Deliverance Church in Berkeley, MO. Larry & Paris are both very active members at their church as he is the Youth Chaplain and they are both Youth Sunday School teachers. Larry also tours around the world preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and has ministered through word and song at numerous speaking engagements across the country. He teaches special programs to children in the public schools and he has created his own music seminars, and has spoken at several others as well, where he shares information to inspiring artists, singers, song writers, producers, etc. And if that isn’t enough to keep him busy, Larry is also the Co-Host of the radio program “Let’s Talk Music” on KSTL 690 AM. He and his wife have also started an organization called “Young People Living Right, Inc.” teaching at risk youth on being positive through education and music also. The objective is to offer an alternative to doing things that are not good in the eyesight of God and offering love as God’s Word tells us to do. Larry’s first and foremost priority is his love and responsibility as a man of God. Visit www.myspace.com/larryrodgers

Come Celebrate History at Dellwood Park With The Y-HOPE? Youth Concert!

On August 15th The city of Dellwood will be celebrating a historical moment with the 1st Youth concert in the park ever! We pray for a day of Youth healing,opportunity prosperity and education as we celebrate the Y-HOPE? for healing youth concert!

Hall Sweep by L'il Buddy! Education Y-HOPE? 2009

OUR TIME HAS COME FOR OUR CHILDREN TO RETURN HOME! SEASON OF OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR CHILDREN! OPPORTUNITY Y-HOPE? 2009

We pray and support a season of change for the children!It is time for us as a community to build the bridge that leads to the answer of why hope? or Y-HOPE? for community partnership!

A Y-HOPE? THOUGHT! LET EVERYONE THAT HAS BREATH GIVE THEIR PRAISE! HEALING FOR OUR CHILDREN! Y-HOPE? 2009

A OPPORTUNITY FOR PROSPERITY THROUGH EDUCATION! Y-HOPE? 2009

Black in America- Getting Paid to Learn & Family PT.2

A Y-HOPE THOUGHT!

Uphold me according to Your promise, that I may live; and let me not be put to shame in my hope!Psalm 119:116

The Blessing On Our Youth @ Y-HOPE? 2009

Deuteronomy 28

1"(A)Now it shall be, if you diligently obey the Yahuwah your God, being careful to do all His commandments which I command you today, Yahuwah your God (B)will set you high above all the nations of the earth.

2"All these blessings will come upon you and (C)overtake you if you obey Yahuwah your God:

3"Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be (D)in the country.

4"Blessed shall be the offspring of your body and the produce of your ground and the offspring of your beasts, the increase of your herd and the young of your flock.

5"Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.

6"Blessed shall you be (E)when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.

7"Yahuwah shall cause your enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you; they will come out against you one way and will flee before you seven ways.

8"Yahuwah will command the blessing upon you in your barns and in (F)all that you put your hand to, and He will bless you in the land which Yahuwah your God gives you.

9"(G)Yahuwah will establish you as a holy people to Himself, as He swore to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways.

10"So all the peoples of the earth will see that (H)you are called by the name of Yahuwah, and they will be afraid of you.

11"(I)Yahuwah will make you abound in prosperity, in the offspring of your body and in the offspring of your beast and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers to give you.

12"Yahuwah will open for you His good storehouse, the heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hand; and (J)you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.

13"(K)Yahuwah will make you the head and not the tail, and you only will be above, and you will not be underneath, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I charge you today, to observe them carefully,

The Bridge That Leads To Y- HOPE? Y-HOPE? 2009

The Bridge"
"There are times in life when we are called to be bridges, not a great monument spanning a distance and carrying loads of heavy traffic, but a simple bridge to help one person from here to there over some difficulty such as pain, grief, fear, loneliness, a bridge which opens the way for ongoing journey.When I become a bridge for another, I bring upon myself a blessing, for I escape from the small prison of self and exist for a wider world, breaking out to be a larger being who can enter another's pain and rejoice in another's triumph. I know of only one greater blessing in this life, and that is, to allow someone else to be a bridge for me."

HAKEE TO RELASE HIS GIFT AT THE Y-HOPE? YOUTH CONCERT AUG,15 th Y-HOPE? 2009

TIME IS ON OUR SIDE..............................

Time is on our side and I say that with the utmost pride.

Because how many peoples’ fore fathers you know,

Could’ve went through slavery and survived.

History ain’t no joke we’ve just become desensitized.

Concerned with the plight of everyone else,

When our own people are struggling just to stay alive.

Kidnapped, raped, hunged, burned, and brutalized.

And we got the nerve to do drive by shootings,

And perpetuate this racial genocide.

Homicide, metacide, and fratricide.

We’re leading in every category,

Because we simply won’t open our eyes.

Jealousy, hatred, and envy.

Man we hate our own damn selves sometimes.

Can’t even look at the reflection in the mirror,

Because we know what’s laying dormant on the inside.

But time is on our side.

You ask what makes me say that and why?

Because how many of our mothers thought about having an abortion,

But all praises she changed her mind.

It’s not her fault she had a no good man by her side.

Pimping, hustling, faking, and struggling,

Chasing a never ending high.

We were given a chance to live for a specific reason at this time.

All you got to do Black Man is find out where your destiny lies.

We are beautiful people we’ve just been hypnotized.

Caught up by this world’s glitter and gleam,

Uncivilized by the uncivilized.

But we are God’s children and the cream always rise.

Destined to be great leaders and teachers,

If we would simply obey God’s Guidelines.

He is the creator and to us he never lies.

He shows us the path to truth and righteousness,

Because in Love is where he resides.

He wants us to be happy in all walks of life and have a stable piece of mind.

But first you must you must have respect and walk with an upright spine.

Heaven is right there in your family Black people so Love one another
and be wise.

Men learn how to be good Husbands and women learn how to be good Wives.

Children respect your parents this is what God said in Ephesians
chapter 6 not I.

And parents raise your children with Love.

The longer we do,

The longer time will stay on our side.

................................................................Haki
"The HottestNewPoet" Natuwah

Poet Rennell Parker Founder of Random Thought to be on the Y-HOPE? Youth Concert At Dellwood Park August 15th 4-7 pm

A word from the poet Rennell Parker.Rennell Parker will be one of the poet for the Y-HOPE? Youth concert at Dellwood park.

Ron Haynes Is welcome by the City of St. Louis At The Stimulus Rally II Water Tower! NCYC Y-HOPE ? TO SOON HOST RON! Y-HOPE? 2009

Hello my brothers and sisters I want to thank you for the prayers and support. We had a successful rally we had the largest crowd we ever had in St. Louis reminded me of one we had in Atlanta. God blessed us to unite with Pastor Solomon Williams of the New Jerusalem Cathedral Church who is one of the pastors in this city that want to see change in the community through the gospel. I'm so blessed at this time to meet as many pastors that want the same.The city of St. Louis, through Pastor Williams and Alderman Freeman Bosley Sr. donated for the rally a 16x16 stage, 20 picnic tables,10 trash barrels, 100 balloons, and a tent for shade that can hold up to 100 people. Harmony health care donated 2 porta potties and 4 smaller tents for shade.The anointed artist Slugger Roo, Nedra, Minista, were a blessing to the crowd. New Jerusalem Cathedral dancers and Georgia Haynes(mime) brought cheers and tears from the crowd. But "a child shall lead them" the GRT steppers caught people by surprise as they stepped for Jesus. Their ages ranged from 5-16 Finally after Slugger Roo finished ministering in rap about salvation it was time for a word from our sponsor, Jesus Christ. We brought the Word that Jesus didn't come into the world to condemn the world but through Him the world would be saved. God so loved the "hood" that He gave His only begotten son. The alter call was made for the community and people came forward from picnic tables, from under the tents, and the perimeter to pray. Of course we then made it personal and hands went up to receive Christ. When the dust settled over 32 people gave their hearts to the Lord including some that came to church the next day (Sunday) to give their life to Christ. One of which was one of a vender's team that served at an informational booth at the rally. Praise God! We(Pastor Williams and I) gave out 3 Brand new Bikes for a drawing then came the after party by DJG. The people didn't want to go home they celebrated until dark and until the city came to pick up the tables... Oh I almost forgot channel 2 and channel 4 sent cameras to highlight the rally on the 9:00 and 10:00 news. To God be the glory what He's is dong in the STL.

P.S. My brother Gregg Haynes and the "Happy Guitar" and I will be ministering this Sat. the 25th @6:00pm.@New Life C.O.C.I.C. 5062 Maffit @ Norwood in a street service all are welcome help usher souls to the Kingdom

The Healing Blessing behind Y-HOPE?

God knows how many of our youth are hurting and confused. The power of the Y-HOPE? concerts and youth outreach is in healing that leads to hope! In many communities of our inner cities, we have a church on every corner; but few members ever come into the neighborhoods to address our increasing youth problems and needs! So often physiological research has proven that the behavior of our at-risk youth are symptoms of being traumatized . Many times we as adults talk at our children and not with or to them. Religion , families, and communities without relationships have become very ineffective. Y-HOPE? is first and foremost a God fearing outreach of people for change. To do the same things and expect a different outcome/result is the definition of insanity. Y-HOPE?'s vision realizes that we must do something different, by building healthy relationships with our youth if we expect a different outcome. People we cannot get around building positive relationships, or be without faith in our communities. So during and after the Y-HOPE? concert we will be doing just that. This is why the theme of the Y-HOPE? concert is Bridge Over Troubled Water. We view our youth as being in the troubled waters of life needing a bridge of love, faith and works for them to find the path that leads to hope. The Good Book teaches us that faith without works is dead, nevertheless, if we have faith but no works “then let us reason that fear must be in control! People the only thing that cures fear is love! For only in perfect love is there no fear. The good news is God is love! So in saying this, we work like it all depends on us; but always know God is near! So friends let us remember as we journey into Y-HOPE? Youth Concerts and outreach, that love is the key and foundation that leads to Youth healing!

A TIME OF HEALING FOR OUR YOUTH! Y-HOPE? 2009

Dellwood Park In Dellwod Missouri. Y-HOPE? 2009

The Y-HOPE? Concert @ Dellwood Park August 15 A North County Youth Council Collaboration!