The management of Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation deeply regrets the unfortunate events that occurred Sunday night at Touch Nightclub. Everyone at Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation and WAMO-FM sends their prayers out to the individuals who were injured as well as to their families for a speedy and complete recovery. WAMO-FM has a promotional and business relationship with Touch Nightclub. It is the responsibility of the venue to provide adequate security at public events. Official investigations are in progress and we look forward to learning the results of those efforts to understand exactly what occurred on Sunday. Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation condemns violence in any context and regularly airs programming dedicated to reducing levels of violence in the Pittsburgh community. We will continue to monitor the situation and share the concern of all Pittsburghers regarding this tragic incident. Ron Davenport, Jr., President, Radio Division, Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation.

June 20, 2006, WAMO 106.7FM had another installment of Stop the Music to Stop the Violence. The focus was on the violence in our communities. From 8P-10P, WAMO 106.7FM ceased from it's regular format of music and talk to panelists such as Valerie Dixon from the Center for Victims of Violence and Crime, Jonas Chaney of WPXI-Television, William Anderson, Community Leader, and Robin Mungo, PA State Trooper. Kee-Kee, "The Midday Chick" (pictured left) was the moderator and the Bad Boyz J-Kruz and Kode Wred joined her in hosting the 2 hour special.

THANKS FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE WAMO 106.7FM!!!

This forum was very positive and informative for the African-American community and all communities as a whole. All of the panelists had something to bring to the table.

STOP THE MUSIC TO STOP THE VIOLENCE

By Staff Writer Ashley G. Woodson
For Brotha Ash Productions
The Black Pittsburgh Entertainment Company
www.BrothaAshProductions.com

Valerie Dixon, who lost her son due to gun-violence knows first hand about crime in the African-American community. She is the Co-Chair of Divine Intervention Ministries, which is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to stopping violent crime and helping victims’ families get the help and support they need to put their lives back together. "As an advocate, a lot of what we see are witnesses not following through when giving information. It's a great thing for youth to respond to violence," Dixon adds. "There are two-hundred and fifty youth dealing with police officers as a relationshiop. This is under the guidance of Juvenile Court DMC (a statewide initiative) that makes people comfortable about coming to the police. There are people wearing "Stop Snitching T-Shirts" when we should wear the "Stop Killing T-Shirts" created by Team Neva."

William Anderson was apart of the forum from a political standpoint. His family is rooted in politics back to his grandmother. "The African-American community gets up in arms about issues, but they are not holding their officials accountable," Anderson said. He is a part of PA Coalition of Young Democrats which focuses on young democrats in Pennsylvania. Anderson adds, "There are many programs for our youth to be apart of: The YMCA in Homewood, afterschool programs, Summer Camp and Team Summit just to name a few."

Jonas Chaney of WPXI (Channel 11 News) believes that people in the community should come out as a unit when dealing with violence in the streets. "Introduce your children to the concept of community service," says Chaney. "African-Americans do not hear about community service until they are in front of a judge". Chaney is also an advocate to "Stop The Violence" and will continue to do his part on his weekly talk show Impact on WPXI-TV. If you are a member of a non-profit organization or would like to discuss an important community issue please contact: Jonas Chaney, Director of Public Affairs, at 412-237-1491. Prior to calling, please fax your information to 412-323-8097 or E-mail: jchaney@wpxi.com.

Robin Mungo, PA State Trooper, wants the community to know that the police are people too. "I hug my kids and tell them I love them. We are people first and some people do not respect that fact", states Mungo. You can not do this job and not want to help people." When members of the community see the police, they are fearful of being labeled as a "snitch". Mungo had statistics that state female violence is very prevalent in our communities. She feels that the police and the community needs to open the lines of communication.

Stop The Music/Stop The Violence in September

WAMO 106.7FM will also have another segment of Stop The Music/Stop The Violence and it should air in September targeting "Back To School". The focus will be on school safety especially since the student population has increased tremendously. Dom Costa, Police Chief for the City of Pittsburgh will be a panelist. Pittsburgh Public School Superintendent, (Mark Roosevelt) is also expected to attend to talk about what preparations he has for this coming school year.

WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED WITH DETAILS AS THEY COME IN!!!

8 shot in Pittsburgh nightclub -Three critically wounded at Strip District club

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Eight people were shot at a crowded downtown nightclub early Monday, including three who were critically wounded, authorities said. Police had no suspects.

About 400 people were in the Touch nightclub when the shooting happened around 1:15 a.m., said Pittsburgh Police Cmdr. Thomas Stangrecki. Seven people were taken to hospitals and the eighth walked in, police said.

It was not clear whether more than one person fired or what prompted the shootings, Stangrecki said. No one reported seeing a fight or argument beforehand....read more from The New Pittsburgh Courier

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