Afr'Fram Fest, Job Links

The news this past week about Afr'Fram Fest being held on the campus
of Norfolk State University took me by surprise. Apparently, this was
so for many residents of the surrounding communities.

The narrow little streets in our surrounding neighborhoods can barely
accomodate the usual daily traffic. Those of us who have had to move
our vehicles so the school bus drivers can pass through our streets
know that is true.

While most of the residents support Afr'Fram Fest and will probably
attend that event, it is clear the parking and crowd logistics were
not too well thought out, initially.

The problem isn't just the impact that a large crowd and massive
vehicular traffic will have on the communities involved, but on
the downtown and outlying areas as well.

Just imagine the traffic from the major arteries of I-64, I-264,
Princess Anne Rd, Va.Beach Blvd, Brambleton Ave., and Park Ave.
trying to feed traffic to the NSU campus.

I am suggesting that the city block off entrance to the surrounding
communities and issue those residents a FREE windshield sticker that
would allow us entry. Non-residents attending the festival could park
at Harbour Park and other city parking facilities and be bussed in to
NSU Campus a la Park & Ride. This idea,too, will require more thought
and planning.

I am again asking those residents who acquire news of events that affect
our communities to email me at sbccivicleague@gmail.com so that I can
post it on our blog and, or email it.

I would like to thank fellow SBC resident Allison Davis-Tariq for sending
in the following article links from Pilot Online regarding Afr'Fram Fest.

Planned move of Afr'Am Fest to NSU touches off tempest
and
Plans to hold Afr’Am Fest at Norfolk State on hold for now

She opines: "We need to find out how we can get some of our residents on this committee to address our concerns."

You, too, can voice your opinions on this blog, just email them to: sbccivicleague@gmail.com. Your opinions will not be edited so write carefully.

On the economic front it seems more Americans are losing their jobs and
can't find another one.

I have heard on Fox News that the United States Customs and Border Patrol needs to fill 11,000 positions. Some may require relocation, but, you do what you have to do.

In the local area you can check out TopGuard Security Services.
They have openings for armed and unarmed security guards for full-time and part-time positions. Check these leads out or pass them on to someone who can use the information.

Til Next Time, I wish everyone good economic health.

Edward L West Sr.