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 remained committed to his South Philly roots. Since 2008, he has hosted an annual Peace Week and community block party, offering giveaways and welcoming prominent celebrities such as Jasmine Sullivan, Meek Mill, Angela Simmons, Lil Mama and others to perform; and
WHEREAS, Anton Moore is
the founder and President of his
Unity in the Community
, a South Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization that hosts a wide array of community events, including coat and prom drives, community feedings, school tours, mentoring sessions, fundraisers for local schools, turkey giveaways, operation holiday help, and job fairs for the youth; and
WHEREAS, Moore’s community service has been recognized through numerous accolades, including the
Philadelphia 76ers Heroes Among Us Award, the NAACP Community Award, the McDonald’s & News One Community Hero Award, the Knight Foundation/Black Male Engagement Award, among many others; and
WHEREAS, Under
Unity in the Community
, Moore founded the Carpentry and Automative Academy, a hands-on training program to equip young high school men with tangible trade skills, discipline, and purpose; and
WHEREAS, Over the summer, Moore expanded the
Unity in the Community
vision globally
by leading 17 young men on a transformative 10-day journey to Ghana. The trip blended cultural immersion, historical awareness, and brotherhood with the skills they are building, giving these young leaders a true global perspective; and
WHEREAS, Anton K. Moore’s unwavering dedication and service has left a lasting and positive impact on the City of Philadelphia and its residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby renames 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.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to Anton K. Moore as a token of the sincere admiration of this legislative body.
End