This letter was recently shared with many of the former instructors, faculty and volunteers from PASCEP and it asks one of the most important questions of all; “Where were you?”.
Greetings, All!
As I continue to stand against the destruction and denegration of the African American community, particularly in Philadelphia, I wonder where you are in this battle!
As we witness yet another passing of a Philadelphia (National) Treasure, Elder Harrison Ridley, Jr., I wonder where you are in this battle!
As we witnessed the passing of other Philadelphia (National) Treasures, Dr. John Burton, Elder Luke Alexander, and Elder Yahya Abdul Karim, I wondered where you were!
These Spiritual Treasures, and others, who were with us before and during the Golden Age of PASCEP have not been given their just due, and will not be given it as long as you accept the current incarnation of pascep. Yes, I am a grammarian and an etymologist and am using lower case letters on purpose!
So many folks have found their way at PASCEP between Fall 1975 – Spring 2008. So many have acquired knowledge, self-esteem, praxis, clientele, jobs, husbands, wives, book deals, scholarships, grants, a safe haven, a community, a place to share what they know, a place to learn about what they did not know, and much more!
Let others also reap the benefits of such a great program – the community education program that was PASCEP!
Stand up and be counted among the living!
Sincerely,
YUMY ODOM
Former Director of PASCEP
Mr. Yumy Odom, Founder & CEO
The Frator Heru Institute
P.O. Box 34059
Philadelphia, PA 19101
The Frator Heru Institute
P.O. Box 34059
Philadelphia, PA 19101
E-mail: thefratorheruinstitute@verizon.net
Website: www.thefratorheruinstitute.org
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