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WHAT we do.................

Our movement is striving to educate the youth about the dangers of gangs, violence and drugs and that there are many alternatives to the “gang bangin, thug, drug husslin, street” life. Our focus is true stories of people who used to be involved in the gang, thug, drug, abusive street life and how living/surviving the street life has affected their lives, the lives of others, how… Continue

Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on April 4, 2011 at 3:55pm — No Comments

Our Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT

It is our mission to be a force for positive change and inspire others to greatness.

We will trust our dreams and be the prisoner of nothing. We will strive to continually invent the future out of our imagination rather than be victims of the…

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Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on April 4, 2011 at 3:58pm — No Comments

SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN



I'm the child that no-one see's,…
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Added by Darcy Delaproser on April 2, 2011 at 6:34am — No Comments

Tammy's teddy



Flashing lights of neon blue, sirens loudly roared

Neighbours gathered in the street

Wondering if anybody saw?

Confusion as the ambulance opens wide it's doors

She's carried out under white cotton sheets

As her teddy falls to the…

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Added by Darcy Delaproser on April 2, 2011 at 6:32am — No Comments

Convicted Seattle pimp who fled during trial sentenced to 26 years



Baruti Hopson, the first person in King County convicted under new legislation that made promoting the commercial sex abuse of a minor a Class A felony, was sentenced to 26 1/2 years in prison Tuesday. Hopson, 32, who was out on bail during his trial, fled… Continue

Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 31, 2011 at 3:33am — No Comments

What happens when people don't know their human rights?



Violence: Bullying  
 Violence:  …
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Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 17, 2011 at 4:41pm — No Comments

R.I.P. Nate Dogg... Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 - March 15, 2011)

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 - March 15, 2011), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American Musican.

Life and career

Nate Dogg was born in Long Beach, California. He was the friend and partner in the rap game with rappers Snoop Dogg, Warren G, RBX, Daz Dillinger and was the cousin of Butch Cassidy and…

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Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on March 16, 2011 at 1:00am — No Comments

Rape "now gang weapon of choice"

Rape 'now gang weapon of choice'
By Angus Stickler

Today programme…


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Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on March 14, 2011 at 6:30pm — No Comments

I survived: the ex-gang member who's tackling youth crime

Peaches Cadogan
 


 
Photo: LAURA PANNACK

Peaches Cadogan, 34, joined a gang when she was 16. At 20 she was arrested for two…

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Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 14, 2011 at 8:16am — No Comments

Restaurant gives former gang members a second chance

Several Great Falls residents are in Los Angeles this week to receive training and network with other community leaders to address crime prevention and other civic issues.



One of the areas highlighted during the conference is how one program is giving former gang members a second chance.



The Homegirl Cafe in downtown L.A. is run entirely by former gang members, like Adela Juarez, who explained, "I ended up in prison. When I got out, it was hard to find a… Continue

Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on March 6, 2011 at 11:23pm — No Comments

Independent Lens | Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story | Clip 1 | PBS

Independent Lens | Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story | Clip 2 | PBS …

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Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 2, 2011 at 10:32pm — No Comments

BLADE REED





BLADE REED

JUVENILE DEFENDANT









STEVE SYDEBOTHAM

ADVOCATE OF BLADE REED





In old days there were angels who came and took men by the hand and led them away from the city of destruction. We see no white-winged angels now. But yet men are led away from threatening destruction: a hand is put into theirs,…
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Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 2, 2011 at 10:36pm — No Comments

When I Die, Please Send Me Home: A Child's Life Without Parole



America is the only country on earth that allows juvenile offenders to be sentenced to Life Without Parole. We have more than 2,500 child lifers - 109 for non-homicide crimes - in 38 states. Some children are simply broken, sociopaths who need to be kept away from society…
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Added by Darcy Delaproser on March 2, 2011 at 10:38pm — No Comments

EVANS PARKER





He is now 14, born 11/14/1996.

He has Bipolar, ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, and learning disabilities. He ended up in the juvenile probation system at age 12, wrongfully from an incident that stemmed right after school. This was May 2009.

I had… Continue

Added by Darcy Delaproser on February 15, 2011 at 6:39am — No Comments

BLACK HISTORY MONTH... SOME INVENTIONS BY AFRICAN AMERICANS

Some Inventions Made by Black People



  • air conditioning unit: Frederick M. Jones; July 12, 1949
  • almanac: Benjamin Banneker; Approx 1791
  • auto cut-off switch: Granville T. Woods; January 1,1839
  • auto fishing devise: G. Cook; May 30, 1899
  • automatic gear shift: Richard Spikes; February 28, 1932
  • baby buggy: W.H. Richardson; June 18, 1899
  • bicycle frame: L.R. Johnson; Octber…
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Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on February 14, 2011 at 9:52am — No Comments

A little girl who was slashed in the face with a razor blade...

This is a picture of a little girl who was slashed in the face with a razor blade for no other reason than for a gang banger to commit a senseless act of violence against the first person or person he saw. This could have been you,it could have been me. This little girl is a teenager. She did not deserve this, and your worst enemy doesn't deserve something like this. That has to… Continue

Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on February 13, 2011 at 3:54am — 1 Comment

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO THE HAPPILY SINGLE.......YOU ARE LOVED and it doesn't take a specific day to remind you of that!

With Valentine's Day approaching here is a little Positive Encouragement for the Single person! YOU ARE LOVED and it doesn't take a specific day to remind you of that! We are Fabulous Amazing and Sensational regardless of our Relationship Status and LOVE is Gift meant to be Shown, Shared, Spoken and Expressed 365 days of the year...Celebrate the Love of Life to ourselves and to others for the rewards are…

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Added by GLORIA NEWSOME on February 14, 2011 at 12:56am — No Comments

History of Black History Month



Black History Month is a remembrance of the events in the history of the African diaspora. Since 1976, it is celebrated annually in the… Continue

Added by Darcy Delaproser on February 14, 2011 at 7:29am — No Comments

SEEKING PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL INTERNET AND STREET TEAM

The foundation of our movement comes from the book

THE STREETS DON'T LOVE YOU BACK

Our movement is striving to educate our youth about the dangers of gangs, violence and drugs and that there are many alternatives to the “gang bangin, thug, drug husslin” life.

Our focus is true stories of people who used to be involved in the gang, thug, drug life and how living the street life has affected their lives, the lives of others, how they…

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Added by The Streets Don't Love You Back on February 13, 2011 at 4:34pm — No Comments

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