July 2022

Y.O.U.R.S. RSTAR Troubleshooters Stop the Violence Basketball Showcase 6/25/2022

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On June 25, 2022, YOURS RSTAR Troubleshooters Team converged at Marcus Garvey Park to host our second annual Stop the Violence Basketball Showcase. This year showcase included youth from various areas in Harlem and upstate New York The event’s goal was to promote healthy physical activities to prevent youth from engaging in negative activities. N.Y.C. has had an uptick in gun violence, and YOURS believes it is essential to keep youth involved in recreation.  The opening prayer was provided by Apostle, Staci Ramos, “the Community Pastor “and Evangelist, Merrill Smith from First Emmanuel Church of Jesus Christ. Chaplain Robert Rice, Community Affairs Liaison was our guest speaker who share a strong message with youth to end violence. Deacon Roland Smith encourage Youth to speak with any troubleshooter present about any issues that they are currently experiencing. Overall, the youth were engaged and appreciated th” to go bag” which contained supplies donated by the Pillars, Empire, Blue Cross & Shields, Easy-Living Shelter and Our Lady of Grace School.  Many youth engaged in candid conversations with troubleshooters and expressed interest in upcoming events.

The event is held in the memory of Y.O.U.R.S. Board President son’s, Roland “Lashain” Smith, a student-athlete who played basketball and football for Pine Bush High School.  Tragically he died during a sporting event. His family cherish his memory by developing the R.S.T.A.R. Troubleshooter Program.

Y.O.U.R.S. Tri-State Father’s Day It’s Not The Tool, It’s The Tool User Workshop

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Father’s Day Workshop with youth facilitated by Y.O.U.R.S. Board member Eloyd Britt and Roland Jones.  We build your mind, and body. It’s not the tool, It’s the tool user…We recognize the importance of tools …. What ‘s in your toolbox? Physical tools can help you build anything you want to in life …Mental tools will help you cope with the challenges you face in your life.  This is just the beginning….  @yoursorg
Thank you @EloydBritt and @dj_tecknic for facilitating the event. @deaconboe for hosting @Jae’Mone Sweets for catering the event.  The food was delicious,
Special recognition to Mr. George…We appreciate you and all that you do for our youth in the RSTAR Troubleshooter Program…. @officermike… we appreciate you
We are saving lives….

Y.O.U.R.S. HIP HOP HEALING SUMMIT ORGANIZATION EDITION 4/23/22

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On April 23, 2022, Y.O.U.R.S. held its quarterly Hip Hop Healing Summit at Street Corner Resources. Sister Iesha Sekou welcomed us back with open arms. The summit was hosted by yours truly,

something so serious Big Vegg. On the set were panelists that represented the community. We asked them to come together and share their voice and experiences in hopes of encouraging others to end in our communities.  Along with Sister Sekou, we spoke with another powerful leader in our community, Political candidate Shaniqua Charles who reminded us of using our power to promote the change that we want to see in our community. We also heard from Russell Cheek, Director of Government and Community Relations at Banana Kelly who spoke on parents setting examples for their children and educating them at home by teaching and sharing life experiences with them. Brother Ronald Savage spoke on how youth can empower themselves by pursuing business opportunities and taking control of their messaging. Artist Lux Vell shared his perspective on how challenging it is to change and the lure of the streets and the impact of today’s music. Mahagony B shared the importance of mental health and how mental illness impacts the culture of the black community…

 

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Y.O.U.R.S.TRI-STATE ANNUAL STOP THE VIOLENCE GOSPEL CONCERT 9/21/ 2021

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YOURS Tri-State Gospel Concert
On September 19, 2021, the Y.O.U.R.S. Tr-State Community Initiatives converged at Jackie Robinson Park along with Metro Plus Health Plus to host the Tri-state Gospel Concert. Y.O.U.R.S. Board Vice-Chair, Lady Moore-Sabb, hosted the concert with headliners such as Scott Troublefield & New Vision, Pierre. The Great One and the incomparable Jamila Outlar. Motivational speakers at the event were Y.O.U.R.S. C.E.O. & President, Deacon Roland L. Smith, Y.O.U.R.S. C.O.O., Basir Phillips, Evangelist, Mother Wise, Darrell Bennet, the voice of Hope, and Y.O.U.R.S. Board, Member, Eloyd Britt. Y.O.U.R.S. volunteers provided COVID-19 information campaign flyers to all attendees in hopes of encouraging them to make an informed decision about vaccinations. During the event, S.V.P. Karmita M-Randall was presented with a plaque recognizing her efforts to prevent violence in communities. Emerge, Founder, Max Meziten, provided music. D.J. Ultimate provided us with Sound & M.I.C systems. Moknowledge of A1A Productions provided videography. Paparazzi Jewelry was showcased at the event. Participants were given a bag of groceries compliments of N.Y. Common Pantry. Back-to-school supplies and 200 book bags from Metro Health Plus were distributed to participants. A special thanks to sponsors Latoya White and all the collaborators mentioned above.

 

 

 

 

 

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