Renaming the 2000 Block of Snyder Ave “Anton K. Moore Way” in honor of Anton K. Moore’s commitment to giving back to his community and empowering the youth of Philadelphia. WHEREAS, Anton K. Moore was born and raised in the City of Philadelphia in the Tasker Homes Housing Development; and WHEREAS, Moore’s music career began at the age of 16 as an intern then later became a staff member at Power 99 FM; and WHEREAS, During his tenure at Power 99 FM, Moore contributed to major events such as the 2004 Unity Day Celebration, Powerhouse and numerous other community events, earning a reputation for an exceptional work ethic among senior staff; and WHEREAS, Moore’s accomplishments at Power 99 FM garnered national attention, leading to his feature in Verizon’s “Realize” campaign, an initiative spotlighting ambitious young adults in the music industry, focused on young adults aspiring to have successful careers in the music industry. His image, with the caption “Intern Today, Icon Tomorrow” was displayed on billboards in Philadelphia and Washington DC; and WHEREAS, Moore continued his ascent in the media industry with an internship with Black Entertainment Television (BET) in New York City, eventually becoming a Production Assistant for the iconic show Rap City . He went on to coordinate various BET programs including the BET Awards , 106 & Park , Spring Bling , Rip the Runway and served as a founding producer of The Deal in 2010; and WHEREAS, Despite his career achievements, Moore rem…
CITY COUNCIL
A motion was made by Bass that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
CITY COUNCIL
This Resolution was Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar.