Runway 2 Empowerment
Runway 2 Empowerment is...
Runway 2 Empowerment is not just a statement of fashion but more of a fashionable statement for awareness. It was created to empower the teen community and bring a positive movement to address the tragedies that plague the teens in Saint Louis. The media broadcasts more negative than positive when it comes to the hip-hop community. Some artists believe its beneficial to their career to be bad because of the limelight the media portrays or gain the street credibility they think they need. Through this movement Yung Rohas decided to take a stand and represent his peers. He sees a downhill spiral of his generation and decided to be a voice of reasoning.
Disgruntled that his city has been the butt of jokes while on tour, Yung Ro returned home and formed Runway 2 Empowerment. It is named after his new single, Runway Chick. Yung Ro states, "I made Runway Chick for the female population. I wanted women to realize there is beauty in everyone regardless of size, shape, or color. However, I want women to understand that good health is important to their progress."
Yung Rowants everyone to understand that being gamed with knowledge is what it means to be a true man. At an early age Yung Ro recalls his father sitting him down explaining that he was going to prison for a crime he committed. But he told Yung Ro that he wanted him to learn from his mistakes and never walk his troubled path, instead be a better man. Yung Ro looked his father in the eyes and made that promise and to this day he has kept that promise.
This is a promise that Yung Ro wants all of his peers to make and keep. We have to remember to have consideration for others, as we want the same in return. Have pride in our lives, our future, and ourselves.
Runway 2 Empowerment starts here. Review these tragedies that have plagued the gateway area and if it applies to you, take advantage of the confidential resources and services. Remember, making a difference in your life starts with YOU.
Dropout & Illiteracy Prevention...
Our focus on education is fading. Our community needs our young people to lead some day, but not getting an education leads us to failure and disappointment. Did you know that only 85.5% of students graduate each year in Missouri? Did you know that in the city of St. Louis alone that around 47% of our teens droupout of school? What happens to the ones that dont graduate? Those may be our leaders, our doctors, our police officers, or teachers. We need everyone to stand up and help each other succeed.
If you or anyone you know whether family, friend, or someone from your neighborhood has dropped out or planning to, please click on the link below and stop the cycle. We need you to make it, and that starts with YOU.
http://www.ymcastlouis.org/literacy
http://www.cap4kids.org/st_louis/
STD Education & Prevention...
There are so many young people testing positive for an STD. This is something that is 100% preventable with the right education. Did you know that St. Louis is one of the leading cities in the country with new cases of STDs? Of all the reported cases, young people between the ages of 15-24 total around 2/3 of all the cases reported and 90% are African -American.There are three easy ways to prevent catching STDs. Prevention can be through abstinence, practicing safe sex, and monogamy. We have to be smart and safe.
If you or anyone you know has been in contact or contracted an STD, please click on the link below for more information. This starts with YOU.
A place called The Spot is a drop in center for teens. Its private and 100% free for all testing. The address is 4169 Laclede in the CWE. For more information click here:
http://thespot.wustl.edu/index.html
healthy living education...
The teen community is our next generation of leaders. We have to be healthy in order to make it and be successful. Being healthy not only includes physical health but mental health. Our community is included in the national obesity epidemic. Did you know that in our youth between ages 12-19 about 17% are considered obese? But, African-American youths from ages 6-17 are 1.3 times more likely to be considered obese than white and Hispanic youth. Did you know that the life expectancy for minority men and women are lower than most other races and nationalities? Black men have a life expectancy of age 69 in the country but around age 50 in St. Louis. Mental Health is just as important. So many minorities dont get the help they need regarding mental health.
We need you to be focused and stay healthy. Eating right and exercise is essential. If you or someone you know is struggling with living a healthy life, please click on the link below for more information. This change starts with YOU.
http://www.stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/health/
Crime & Violence Prevention...
Crime in this city has become so bad among the teen community that we've almost become a lost generation. Did you know that St. Louis was listed the #4 most dangerous cities in the country in 2008? Did you know that minority males are more likely to be victims and suspects in violent crimes than non-minorities? The most typical age for people involved in these crimes are between ages 17-30. The sad part is that of all the murder victims, 23.3% are killed by family members. Generally 54.7% are killed by an acquaintance and 22% by a stranger. The crimes considered non-violent are not looked over. Recently it has been researched that for every 100,000 people more than 3200 people are victims of property crimes.
Why have we become a generation that has no care or concern for the life and welfare of others? Why is it ok to take from someone, but if they take from us there is a problem? This mentality of acceptance has to change. We need you to stand strong and help bring each other up. We have to change our way of thinking in order to change our actions.
If you or someone you know is a victim or may be going down a violent path and needs help please click on the link below to help change yours or their life for the better. The change starts with YOU.
http://www.supportvictims.org/
Brough To You By...
Brandii Mayes, MPH
President Louis Reed
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