19 Days til the destruction of our city

[gunman41mag]

Because it is a disgrace to our city.

Shootings happen in every city

 

[Armed Eastsider]

Shootings happen in every city

Whens the last time there was a shooting at the Indy 500?

 

[Scutter01]

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You seriously wanna go there? Maybe you'd like to go back and edit your post.

 

[gunman41mag]

Whens the last time there was a shooting at the Indy 500?

There is a lot of beer drinking at the races

 

[E5RANGER375]

Destruction?

Why use such a phrase?

yeah, I would have used "drive by shooting" or "riot" or "flash mob" "wayward youth" "gangsta's"

 

[UncleMike]

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Maybe you should stop drinking while you're still a member here.

 

[E5RANGER375]

Can someone explain what this event is? I'm guessing, solely by the name, that it's a civic event aimed at the black community in this particular city?

your in New York right? well the best I can describe it so you will understand is .... Harlem at night, walking down the street with a new pair of nike's on.

get it now?

 

[Armed Eastsider]

Maybe you should stop drinking while you're still a member here.

No, Im dead sober today.

 

[NYFelon]

Is this event funded publicly, privately, or a combination of both? Without being there, or having seen it, I can't say much about it. From reading some of the things on their website though, I see no cause for ire. In fact, this excerpt right here

The Youth and Family Programs Department strives to serve as a catalyst throughout Indiana to foster relationships between businesses, governmental agencies, educational institutions, youth service agencies, churches and other community based organizations. This department serves as a clearinghouse for quality chapter youth programs that address issues affecting youth while preparing them for full participation in society as adults. And finally, this department actively involves IBE staff and volunteers in program administration so that they keep abreast of issues and trends affecting African-American families and youth. Below are some of the programs. Click below for more information on our programs:

• Back to School Rallies
• Indiana College Scholar Fair
• Internship Program
• MLK Essay Contest
• IBE/CCC Scholarship
• State of Our Black Youth
• Youth Video Institute/360
• IBE Champs
• Read, Think & Speak Initiative

seems to be attempting to combat the very ills of which I see claimed here. Again, as an out-of-stater, with no personal experience, how again is it an affront or an embarrassment to your city?

 

[UncleMike]

No, Im dead sober today.

Could of fooled me!

 

[redneckmedic]

Wonder how many will be shoot this year...

I do think this is worth a pool.... just say'n.

I fully support the black expo. For reason's I most certainly won't mention on this board, and whatever you're thinking, its not where your mind is.

 

[gunman41mag]

No, Im dead sober today.

That is the problem, you need a drink

 

[Scutter01]

IAgain, as an out-of-stater, with no personal experience, how again is it an affront or an embarrassment to your city?

The event, as a concept, is a great idea. Its execution, however, is generally lacking. Reports of violence fill the news during the event. Many businesses downtown simply close for a few days to avoid any issues.

 

[Armed Eastsider]

Is this event funded publicly, privately, or a combination of both? Without being there, or having seen it, I can't say much about it. From reading some of the things on their website though, I see no cause for ire. In fact, this excerpt right here

seems to be attempting to combat the very ills of which I see claimed here. Again, as an out-of-stater, with no personal experience, how again is it an affront or an embarrassment to your city?

Its not about what some phony website says, its about what happens every year during the Black Expo.

 

[E5RANGER375]

I do think this is worth a pool.... just say'n.

I fully support the black expo. For reason's I most certainly won't mention on this board, and whatever you're thinking, its not where your mind is.

job security for you guys at the fire department?

 

[Armed Eastsider]

job security for you guys at the fire department?

Come on Ranger....That wasnt very politically correct of you.

 

[NYFelon]

your in New York right? well the best I can describe it so you will understand is .... Harlem at night, walking down the street with a new pair of nike's on.

get it now?

Actually, Harlem's a pretty decent neighborhood these days. Mostly working class folks, who do their best to keep a wathcful eye on their neighbors, family and friends. Now, if you had said Red Hook, or Sunset Park, Brooklyn, yeah man, I get ya.

I actually almost always tell out of state friends to visit Harlem and the East Village. Lots of mixed culture, you can get any kind of food, attire, music, whatever you might like in either of those two places. 'Course, they're 120 blocks apart from each other....but that's what the subway's for.

 

[Naptown]

buckle up.

 

[gunman41mag]

Think of the PIMP & HOOKERS that will be making $$$, HOTELS, RESTAURANT, TAXI, & STRIP CLUBS money will be falling on the city

 

[NYFelon]

The event, as a concept, is a great idea. Its execution, however, is generally lacking. Reports of violence fill the news during the event. Many businesses downtown simply close for a few days to avoid any issues.

understood. The issue lies with certain members of thee crowd drawn then, is what I gather to be the gist of your comment. The same can be said for almost any civic event in almost any major American city, honestly. It's a shame though. It honestly sounds like a good faith effort to make a stronger community.

Its not about what some phony website says, its about what happens every year during the Black Expo.

See reply to Scutter.