The news arrived that AR-AB will be staying out of prison and it is hard to put into words just how much your belief in this mission meant. This outcome belongs entirely to the thousands of people who saw the potential for his story to reach our youth. I am …
Despite living under the administration of the first African American president, a seemingly hopeful time, many young people have experiences and views of their world that are more closely aligned to rappers like AR-AB. It is time for professionals, teachers, academics, parents, and concerned community members to listen. Although we should still be concerned about the lifestyle AR-AB discusses in his music, his voice should be used to draw attention to the hopelessness, desperation and anger of our most marginalized youth and provide some thoughtful discussions about solutions to issues of manhood, the drug economy, violence, mental health, misogyny and hyper masculinity in Hip Hop Culture and urban life. SIGN THIS PETITION IF YOU BELIEVE AR-AB, PREVIOUS LIFESTYLE, CURRENT MESSAGE, AND STORY WILL BE A GREAT ENCOURAGING LIGHT TO HELP PROPEL OUR YOUTH IN YOUR SURROUNDING COUNTY.
I am honestly overwhelmed by the thoughtful messages I have been reading from you all lately. It is clear that so many people see the value in shifting our focus toward the stories that actually shape our streets.
Reached 100 supporters
April 14, 2013
9 Comments
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Beanie Sigel's First Album
11 years ago
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I only signed this so I could leave a comment. I don't wish prison on anyone, but trying to say Ar-Ab's music would be a "great encouraging light to help propel our youth" is utter nonsense. His music is some of the grimiest, gutterest, thuggiest stuff available, and the LAST people who need to listen to it is the youth of America, particularly the inner-city youth.
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glenn r McInerney
12 years ago
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America, esp white America needs to wake up and understand that our African American communities are still suffering GREAT injustices. Roxborough/Manayunk supports Abdul West and ANY man in a simular situation
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Marcus Holt
13 years ago
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FREE AB. Yall lock up everyone who keep it 100 but let the real criminals walk free in suits. This is a joke.
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Mike McBride
13 years ago
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The streets are hard and nobody hears these kids. Ar-Ab talks about what is actually happening in our neighborhoods while the news just ignores us. Keep him free.
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Dave Ramos
13 years ago
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He represents the struggle point blank. People are afraid of the truth he spits but thats what makes him necessary. Free him.
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Sarah Rivera
13 years ago
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Prison is just a revolving door for our young men. Locking him up longer isnt going to fix the cycles of poverty or violence in philly. Let the man live.
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The news arrived that AR-AB will be staying out of prison and it is hard to put into words just how much your belief in this mission meant. This outcome belongs entirely to the thousands of people who saw the potential for his story to reach our youth. I am …
Despite living under the administration of the first African American president, a seemingly hopeful time, many young people have experiences and views of their world that are more closely aligned to rappers like AR-AB. It is time for professionals, teachers, academics, parents, and concerned community members to listen. Although we should still be concerned about the lifestyle AR-AB discusses in his music, his voice should be used to draw attention to the hopelessness, desperation and anger of our most marginalized youth and provide some thoughtful discussions about solutions to issues of manhood, the drug economy, violence, mental health, misogyny and hyper masculinity in Hip Hop Culture and urban life. SIGN THIS PETITION IF YOU BELIEVE AR-AB, PREVIOUS LIFESTYLE, CURRENT MESSAGE, AND STORY WILL BE A GREAT ENCOURAGING LIGHT TO HELP PROPEL OUR YOUTH IN YOUR SURROUNDING COUNTY.
I am honestly overwhelmed by the thoughtful messages I have been reading from you all lately. It is clear that so many people see the value in shifting our focus toward the stories that actually shape our streets.
Reached 100 supporters
April 14, 2013
9 Comments
B
Beanie Sigel's First Album
11 years ago
Featured
I only signed this so I could leave a comment. I don't wish prison on anyone, but trying to say Ar-Ab's music would be a "great encouraging light to help propel our youth" is utter nonsense. His music is some of the grimiest, gutterest, thuggiest stuff available, and the LAST people who need to listen to it is the youth of America, particularly the inner-city youth.
G
glenn r McInerney
12 years ago
Featured
America, esp white America needs to wake up and understand that our African American communities are still suffering GREAT injustices. Roxborough/Manayunk supports Abdul West and ANY man in a simular situation
M
Marcus Holt
13 years ago
Featured
FREE AB. Yall lock up everyone who keep it 100 but let the real criminals walk free in suits. This is a joke.
M
Mike McBride
13 years ago
Featured
The streets are hard and nobody hears these kids. Ar-Ab talks about what is actually happening in our neighborhoods while the news just ignores us. Keep him free.
D
Dave Ramos
13 years ago
Featured
He represents the struggle point blank. People are afraid of the truth he spits but thats what makes him necessary. Free him.
S
Sarah Rivera
13 years ago
Featured
Prison is just a revolving door for our young men. Locking him up longer isnt going to fix the cycles of poverty or violence in philly. Let the man live.
I only signed this so I could leave a comment. I don't wish prison on anyone, but trying to say Ar-Ab's music would be a "great encouraging light to help propel our youth" is utter nonsense. His music is some of the grimiest, gutterest, thuggiest stuff available, and the LAST people who need to listen to it is the youth of America, particularly the inner-city youth.