ABOUT THE HHSYC
The HHSYC was founded by Charles Fisher in July of 2001, who is also the former manager of LL Cool J, the Lost Boyz and co-discovered R. Kelly. The organization was created to help implement commitments made by record companies, artists, community leaders and elected officials at the historic 2001 Hip-Hop Summit in New York City. Participants are taught how to constructively use their time, talent and the Hip-Hop culture to improve social, political and economic conditions in their school, home and community. Randy Fisher is the organization’s Executive Director. For additional information, visit www.hhsyc.org.
In an effort to reduce gun and gang violence as we approach Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer, the Hip-Hop Summit Youth Council along with the Hip-Hop Community and NYC Council decided to take a proactive approach this year proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2012 as “Hip-Hop Against Gun & Gang Violence” week in the City of New York.
The group has also received proclamations from NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano andFreeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick in recognition of the initiative. A report will soon be released summarizing the week of accomplishments.
The purpose of this 125 day initiative is to work with the Hip-Hop Community, students, parents, elected officials, city agencies, gang members, media, business and community leaders and develop ideas to reduce gun and gung violence not just through the summer but year-round. Last year we had 515 homicides in the city and during the hot summer months crime spikes. We know what’s going to happen over the summer so what are we going to do to contain the chaos or is it going to be business as usual? What makes this initiative so unique is that students, at-risk youth, young adults and gang members will attend “Solution Summits” where they will present ideas to end gun and gang violence. In return they will win prizes, perks, and cash and have an opportunity to work with celebrities to implement their winning proposal.
“We cannot sit idly by another summer and let crime and violence compromise public safety. It’s time for community residents, celebrities, community and business leaders to play a more active role towards ending gun and gang violence. You can be sure the Hip-Hop Community will now take the lead through this life-saving initiative.” stated Randy Fisher, Executive Director, HHSYC.
“What we are doing now is making history. Hip-Hop and our elected officials are now united to improve public safety and this marriage is long overdue and I commend the NYC Council and for their support. Over the next several weeks we will launch our “Solution Summits to End Gun & Gang Violence” tour, which will focus on Public Housing Developments, high crime districts and schools. We also have a petition drive to secure 1 million signatures for this monumental task. There will be a host of activities, contests, perks and prizes to offer young participants that join us to make this a safer city.” ended Charles Fisher, Chairman, HHSYC.
ABOUT HIP-HOP AGAINST GUN & GANG VIOLENCE WEEK
The mission of this proactive 125 day campaign starting May 18, 2012 is to launch an “inspirational movement” that will reshape the minds and attitudes of young citizens so they can better understand how to perform their civic duty to help end gun and gang violence with an emphasis on the hot summer months. Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer so we will take an innovative approach towards the problem by coordinating a host of activities to improve public safety. The vehicle to help us accomplish our goals will be our “Solution Summits to End Gun & Gang Violence” tour. The initiative will visit schools, community centers and public housing developments to save young lives. We will also look to secure 1 million signatures through our petition drives while building a celebrity, political and corporate base to support and fund the project.
