Comments on the Rizzo Statue from Brother Tracy Gibson

August 25th, 2017 Friday -- FROM TRACY GIBSON

I would like to be Chairman of the Arts Commission that is making the important decision about what to do about the Rizzo Statue.

Dear Mr. Mayor:

About the Frank Rizzo Statue!

My suggestion;

Launch the founding of a $20 Million Dollar ``Accurate European History Foundation'' for Philadelphia.  The legacy of Mr. Frank Rizzo could be juxtaposed with the more progressive personality of a person -- to be named by the Commission -- who was more progressive, even radical on racial issues, but White.  This person must also be from South Philadelphia and a person, male or female, from history who made significant contributions to our society.    The statue must be part of the opening exhibit for the Foundation and or New Museum.  (You can use an existing museum for the time being. I strongly suggest a Christian Church in South Philadelphia that is attended by a large White congregation and is rather conservative and traditional in their beliefs.) -- I have no idea who the White conservative leadership you would want are, being that I myself am Black. ) I think this would largely defuse the situation the City finds itself in, due to decisions made by former administrations. Take the Rizzo statue away by cover of night with police escort after you have met with White community member leadership about the proposal and gained their support. Listen to whatever their complaints are and make changes as needed. Then go public, but also meet, first with Black community People and leadership like Attorney Michael X, Sistah Paula Peoples and Minister Rodney Muhammad. Generate their acceptance and have one person with you at any press conference you have as well as one person from the White Community as well. I Am told you will at least read this e-mail, and for this I Am thankful.  Please say hello to my second cousin Ms. Iola Harper who works in your Commerce Department; and Ms. Jovida Hill, who heads the City's Commission on Women and is a good friend.  I Am posting this message on my blog for public consumption. I have placed my resume below.    

Tracy Gibson

670 North 41st Street, Apartment B ● Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-9985 ● BrotherTracy11@gmail.com ● thepoliticsofreal.blogspot.com

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10+ years of advocacy experience serving the public and small business communities
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MANNA                                          Philadelphia, PA

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• Initiated pilot program for at-risk youth
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Ohio State University                                                      Columbus, OH

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