Building BLACK Neighborhoods

About three years ago I sent WURD a message ( similar to this, but not exactly this)  about how we as BLACK people in Philadelphia can empower ourselves and turn back gentrification by reclaiming the city by

Changing our city names to Sistah Falaka Fattahville or Paul Robesonville ( WEST Philadelphia); Reverend Paul Washingtonville or Senator Roxanne Jonesville ( North Philadelphia ); Sister Marian Andersonville or Brother Octavius Valintine Cattoville ( South Philadelphia ) and  Brother State Representative David P. Richardsonville or C. Deloris Tuckerville ( Germantown). These names are only a few. Perhaps there must be some kind of plebiscite in the BLACK community to name them for ourselves ONLY, not wait for the state and local government to take such action.  Other names to be considered ( NOT A FULL LIST BY ANY MEANS):

Henry DeBernardo ( noted housing activist & organizer )

Alfonso Deal ( noted head of the NAACP after Cecil Bassett Moore)

Sonya Sanchez ( noted Poet Lauriat of Pennsylvania or Philadelphia)

Tracy Charles Gibson ( Noted businessman, Public Relations expert, Teacher & author)

Blondell Reynolds Brown ( noted City Councilwoman)

Claudia Aziza Gibson Hunter ( noted Artist, mother, and activist)

Tony Montaro ( noted Professor, Teacher, organizer and political analyst )

( Please check the spelling of some of these names. I had no success to check them

In traditional references  at the library. )

This will build solidarity; unity; and good will among BLACK people as we learn how to truly respect our neighborhoods and our people who live in them ( US). We will be able to really successfully work towards better schooling for our children; and take pride in our property by not littering and dedicating ourselves to reinvesting money to stabilize our neighborhoods for the long time we will live in them. We will take pride as we leave our property to our daughters, sons, nieces and nephews.

Thank You and GOD Bless You.

From Brother Tracy Gibson.

Founder, Chief and President

Of

Brother Tracy Gibson & Associates, Incorporated

NEW KWANZAA BOOK is a great word on the subject of the BLACK cultural holiday called Kwanzaa!

There is a great new book about Kwanzaa, The African-Centered BLACK cultural holiday ( it is NOT a religious holiday )  between Christmas and New years that was created by BLACK Professor Mauana Karenga in 1966.from page 86: ``Yusef Waliyaya - The Kwanzaa Griot
Making Kwanzaa accessible fun for young people was a mission for the late Yusef Waliyaya, poet, playwright, musician, and composer from Brooklyn, New York. A cofounder of the Queens-based Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Waliyaya used its stage to educate about African history and culture, often through storytelling punctuated by his playing of rhythms on the drums and on flute. He had a particular gift for wedding music to poetry in a way that captivated children, and his band, The Medicine Man YaYa and The Black Cross Nurses, eased adult audiences unto an Afro-funk groove. '' [ end quote]

The book is called: ``A Complete Guide for Making Kwanzaa a Part of Your Life

KWANZAA

From Holiday to Every Day’’ by Meitefa Angaza

What I like about this book is that it includes and talks about every kind of BLACK person, not just people who have deemed themselves authorities on the subject, but BLACK Lesbian poets like Audre Lorde, and BLACK Gay writer James Baldwin are also included. My hat is off (and missing, but that is not Her fault), my hat is off to Maitefa Angaza for writing such a thoughtful, well-written, hopeful, LOVely,  all-inclusive BLACK book that has descriptions of the holiday and its principles, Kwanzaa recipes, (mostly vegetarian and or very healthy.). ALSO included: what to buy for presents and gifts, ( please keep gifts non-commercial, BLACK made ( especially BLACK hand-made items), or items like books by BLACK authors; and or hand-made (BLACK ) African clothing, made through a process that does not exploit workers of any hue.). Please get this book, it comes highly recommended.  See if you can find a Black book distributor like www.WeBuyBlack.com to buy from.

This review is by Tracy Gibson.

Open Letter

An Open Letter to Reverend Kevin Taylor of Unity Fellowship Christ Church of Newark

From Jesus Christ ( also known as Tracy Gibson )

First, I am commending you for the great job you do to instill hope and LOVe in others. I have met you before and have great respect for your capabilities.

I know of your LOVe for late singer Natalie Cole, and plan to listen to her great music more often due to your influence.

Have you ever had a feeling that something isn't quite sitting correctly with someone you know, but you don't know what it is or how to alleviate the problem? This is what my Lord is telling me about you. I hope and Pray I have NEVER done anything to offend you at all. Equally important, I hope and Pray you are not taking advantage of me in any way, which you may not even know the details of. I am sure this is not true. However, there may be a third party trying to make things difficult. GOD will not stand for this. 

There is something there, but I can't quite put my finger on it. I know you are a great motivator, as I am, and that we share a similar career path, although our paths seldom meet. Just want you to know I am available for you to call anytime you wish if you need to talk about anything at all. Perhaps we could work on similar projects. Just let me know.

You can reach me though the Philadelphia church.


Gratefully True, with Kindness and Hugs,

 Tracy Gibson

Recent Restaurants Jaunts. December 13th, 2019 Friday

Recent Food Reviews

*****  Common Bar and Brill at 36^th and Market. West Philadelphia.

I went here by myself on my birthday and really enjoyed myself.

I had shrimps and rice and a piece of chocolate cake and seltzer water in place of an

Alcoholic drink ( I don’t drink alcohol due to the medicine I take).  I liked the food and

Service so well, I decided to go again soon after my first visit. Highly recommended.

*****Govinda’s Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant 1408 South Street. PHONE: - 1 - 215 – 985 - 9303

Their web page says they are ``a  Philadelphia tradition since 1985.’’ I have been going to this delightful eatery since they were open way back in the early days!

The food is very good and very vegan, but you can get things like real mozzarella cheese on your vegan chicken cheese steak; the soups are great ( not too spicy ) ; and most of the desserts are made with no milk products or eggs.  You can also get spinach or tomato Wraps that are mostly vegetable, or you can get meat-like substitutes for real meat that are tender, juicy and tasty.  ( I actually owe them $24.00 because they were kind enough to extend me credit when a Brother ( me ) was low on cash a few months ago. ) Many meals are also Halal and Kosher.  Most major credit cards are accepted, call for open hours. THANK YOU GOVINDA’S!

*****McCormick  and Schmick Seafood & Steaks  at

1 South Broad Street in Philadelphia. ( near Broad and Chestnut Street ) - 1 – 215 – 568 – 6888.

A few weeks after my last birthday, when I turned 63, I went to McCormick and Schmick Seafood & Steaks in Philadelphia with a friend and had grilled Salmon stuffed with shrimps and crab.  My companion had Grilled Sea Bass which He said was superb. The portion ( for me)  was small, but I really enjoyed the food and shared a house salad with a friend of mine.  ( Being that I am learning how to eat less and enjoy more, I didn’t mind the smaller portions).  Instead of alcohol -- I had seltzer water with lemon and skipped the desserts as I am working on avoiding sugar and butter. If this sounds austere, please remember that when someone is treating you out to dinner, it is best not to over indulge.  ( Please look for dining books on etiquette for BLACK Youth).   The food was great and I know for sure, I cannot prepare food like this because I am NOT a trained chef, even though I have my Serv.Safe certificate.  Call for hours and locations or look on their Web Page for more information.

Passing Away!

On the way to the funeral, ( it was a HOT summer afternoon) - I had to stop and think for a few moments. There was gentrification going on and my favorite tree was about to be cut down at PENN.  Instead of yet another BLACK person in a casket, I wanted to rather attend the funeral for the following:

 

The passing Away of all diseases started in some back ally laboratory by the Central Intelligence Agency or other such so-called intel agency.

The passing away of international hatred.

The passing away of lies and deceit.

The passing away of back-stabbing.

The passing away of polluting companies and pollution forever,  ( and I don’t mean as long as it takes to cancel a forever stamp.) .

The passing away of too much boozE consumed by people who would do better to mind their businesses and take a 50 % salary cut instead of squeezing the working people who work for them moore.

The passing away of the vociferous language used by BLACK preachers who don’t know How to temper their language to be soothing instead of resentful, hateful and vicious.

The passing away of movies spoiled by so much super-hero silliness that my popcorn no longer pops.

The passing away of the rotten behaviors of conniving, sell-out BLACK politicians who take money up to their Hy-Knees and never think about the real needs of their BLACK constituents.

The passing away of not thinking before we hit another child, woman or man of ANY color!

Bout Black Colleges BLACK Nurturing instead of a student robot.

In remembrance of Brother Wayne Moore  -  Sistah Carrie Engram, who dedicated their lives to standing tall for BLACK people, even when we didn’t want to listen to them!

 

The article below was written by Brother Tracy Gibson……………on November 24^th, 2019

     This gentleman, Lou Rawls, was a master of fund raising when He served as Master of Ceremonies at the United Negro College Fund's nationally televised telethons back in the Day.  Black colleges and BLACK universities have the honor of providing more emotional support and nurturing through college and university staffs at these BLACK establishments.  BLACK students benefit more at BLACK establishments because they get the opportunity to network with fellow BLACK students, BLACK staff personnel, and other such BLACK staff people after graduation.  BLACK professors are more willing to help BLACK students find jobs and other professional opportunities that help them establish themselves properly professionally. This aspect of professional nurturing is vastly missing at European-centered expensive Ivy League universities or Big Ten colleges. Many BLACK scholars and important Black thinkers graduated from BLACK colleges. I want - as do other important BLACK leaders – I want BLACK parents to seriously consider spending  leg-of-lamb money on BLACK colleges instead of colleges that just want to gentrify BLACK neighborhoods instead of teaching BLACK leaders for today and tomorrow.  When we really RESPECT each other we SUPPORT each other respectfully!  This gentleman Lou Rawls, was a master of fund raising when He served as Master of Ceremonies at the United Negro College Fund's nationally televised telethons back in the Day.  Black  colleges and BLACK universities have the honor of providing more emotional support and nurturing for BLACK students that is missing at expensive Ivy League or Big Ten colleges. Many BLACK scholars and important Black thinkers are from BLACK colleges. I want as doother important leaders, we want

Local Celebrity: Solomon Jones

Local Celebrity: Solomon Jones

a Review By Tracy Gibson

     Did you know that we have a local celebrity right here in Philadelphia on WURD Radio? Solomon Jones is a gifted writer and radio host who has His own Radio Program ( `` Wake Up With WURD’’ ) from 7 AM to 10 AM Mondays through Fridays at 900 AM and 96.1 FM.  This is BLACK Talk Radio and sets the trends for what BLACK conscious People in Philadelphia listen to and for some of their more progressive activities.  The program is called ``Wake Up With WURD,’’ and comes highly recommended by this journalist and writer.  Mr. Jones, a LOVing father and husband, is also a gifted author who penned the following books: ``The Bridge,’’ and `` Pipe Dreams.’’  

     It is my hope that you will give a listen and call 1 ( 215 )  632 - 8065  into WURD so YOU can make your voice heard.   Mr. Jones is getting quite a positive reputation for being an astute activist who takes on the oligarchy on issues such as police misconduct; education; government ethics; and gentrification in the City of Philadelphia.  A former Congressional staffer, He has taken on additional roles as main speaker at rallies and negotiator on issues of concerned mentioned above, but also going beyond the issues mentioned here. My hat is off to Mr. Jones, who obviously cares about our BLACK families, our BLACK children and wants all of humanity to try to do a bit better each day and not forget those of lower income!

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Editor / Writer's NOTE: From Tracy Gibson

Hallelujah!  If you would like to give non-tax deductible donations the writer of this review, Mr. Tracy Gibson, for His continued work to inform you of people like Solomon, you may do so by writing Him at Mr. Tracy Gibson; 670 North 41st Street; Apartment - Office B; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 - 5202 or calling - 1 215 - 823 - 9985. I can send you a synopsis of what I work on regularly and some of the results of my work.  I appreciate what you do as well. Together, we will make the world safer, richer and the people healthier as well as more wealthy, fare and able to share their wealth voluntarily for the benefit of ALL people!