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The TASK
Creativity is needed in every aspect of our community. From lab rooms to classrooms to boardrooms ideas make a difference. Ideas develop solutions to complicated issues and one such issue has been present in Oklahomans for over 20 years. Street Gangs.
With our strategic placement on I-35 and I-40 drugs are trafficked to all four corners of our country through the boarders of Oklahoma. Drug trafficking brought the street gangs from southern California here in the 80Ős and they brought their culture with them. Violence. Robbery. Vandalism.
On this edition of State of Creativity we take a look into the gangster lifestyle and discover a solution that breaks the cycle of this dangerous culture. Led by Pastor Theo Manning, the organization TASK, Teaching And Saving Kids, takes reformed gang members off the streets and uses their powerful influence and their powerful stories, to break the chain of gang violence in our communities. Men and women who once terrorized their communities are now finding support and rebuilding their communities one child at a time.
2009-10-28 14:25:49
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Commentby: Anonymous
My name is kimala jones, and my husband name is andrea jones,who is one of the founders of t.a.s.k i have never been in a gang, but i have a 17 year old son who has been indulging in gang activity, i have a daughter name ebonie (aka) e-bow she is serving 17yrs in prison,but being apart of T.A.S.K has been a blessing it has helped me deal with that i have been able share my testimony with other people who have love ones incarcerated and give back to the community by being a mentor to young lady's and sharing my side of the story as a mother and a wife of a love one being taken away,thank you T.A.S.K keep up the good work !!!!!
2009-11-11 22:33:26
Add SubCommentCommentby: Anonymous
I was inspired while watching the program, we have so many of our men losing their lives to the streets and/or prison. We need this program. I hope that more people get involved, especially those people in our communities. Everyone needs to get involved even if you dont have a child in the gang someone you know probably does so lets support and stop complaining but get involved.
2009-11-11 14:42:37
Add SubCommentCommentby: Anonymous
The program was very inspiring. I think Pastor Manning and Mr.Prater are doing an excellent job. I would like to see a part two especially with the reintergration program of Lawton Correctional Facility Inmates. Just like the ones on the outside making a difference in the community, I'm sure the inmates have a story to tell as well because they are living that life everyday and praying for that chance to be a part of TASK on the outside else well. I was wondering if Pastor Manning has thought about bringing the TASK to Tulsa, because we definately need it here. There are so many senseless crimes every weekend just about. One of the inmates now is Malcolm Scott and I'm sure he has a story and could possibly reach youth here in Tulsa. I think it would be a good idea to take the program to the schools and let them view it as well, because the film was just that good. Hope to see a part two soon! ~Stay Blessed
2009-11-11 12:50:21
Add SubCommentsub commentby: Anonymous
thank you and yes we are talking with a very good pastor friend of mine in Tulsa who like myself has been through the street life and overcame, but we are waiting on him to accept the task of bringing TASK to Tulsa. I pray it will happen soon! thanks for your support and May God continue to bless you!
2010-01-31 20:38:38
Commentby: Anonymous
Just wanted to say THANKS! to David Prater, Pastor Manning,Derek Watson and all the members of TASK for a job well done! I'm praying that you will continue to be a blessing to our kids and our communities, because we have to start somewhere and this is a GREAT start. I personally have shed alot of tears day and night and had alot of sleepless nights and know theres nothing that can bring my baby back MACK L. McCRAY A.K.A. "POPPA" But i just dont want another mother or family to have to go through what im still going through, so keep up the good work and God Bless you all!!! Ms.A Swanegan
2009-11-11 10:03:46
Add SubCommentCommentby: Anonymous
What about gang member's who get on the stand and lie about what they seen someone do, just because their from an opposit set like in Malcome Scott case.What about when u have dirty cops that tell u if u dont lie then we'll pen something on u. I hope TASK help's out Malcome Scott.
2009-11-09 10:04:11
Add SubCommentsub commentby: Anonymous
It's good to hear that you would be willing to help Malcolm Scott because as I have seen on the news in Tulsa, there is and has been alot of corruption in TPD and has always been swept under the rug for this or that reason. That is correct from the previous person's comment here in Tulsa they will use whoever or whatever they can to make a case stick to someone who had nothing to do with it so they can hurry and close the case and that is what happened in his case. I know that's kind of off the subject but the TPD doesn't care about the youth in Tulsa in my opinion, but we need the TASK Program in Tulsa to make our voices loud, cause the TPD doesn't care at all!~Stay Blessed
2009-11-11 13:11:03
Commentby: Anonymous
I believe that T.A.S.K. is something great for the communities everywhere. These are things that need to be addressed and administered to our youth just as well as our elders. I've never been in a gang but growing up I always felt safe, secure, and secluded. I had a big sister and 5 cousins that made that possible. Then; for me, it was cool and fun. But as I look back now I see it wasn't the safest thing to be around. The security only went as far as the bullet followed and the seclusion impaired my ability to branch out and try new things, common things, kid things. . . I'm all for T.A.S.K. and I take my hat off to all apart of it's journey that lies ahead of a paved path to success cause I do believe it can change the world. I do believe . . . -Xavier Hurd OKC,OK
2009-11-06 09:22:41
Add SubCommentsub commentby: Anonymous
thank you xavier, please continue to pray for us we need a lot resources to keep these brave young men and women going in the right direction. we need jobs, financial support and a good grant writer that has the time and passion to focus on TASK. Thanks for your kind comments, God bless you!
2010-01-31 20:10:29
Commentby: Anonymous
I really feel good about this creation from God called the T.A.S.K ! God is working in mysterious ways and i think that you all that perticipate should continue to make these documentaries my fiance is a part of T.A.S.K and i have been forced to be in a gang i was scared to talk about it at first but since i have been going to divine wisdom with him and just finished watching this documentary i want to be a part of this change that has started with stopping the killing the gang banging robbing etc. God Bless you all and the ones to come thank you for being bold and getting my attention: Chinique foy
2009-11-05 18:53:22
Add SubCommentCommentby: Anonymous
GREAT JOB TASK!!!!! THIS SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE OKC, PUTNAM CITY, EDMOND, AND MANY MORE SCHOOL DISTRICTS CURRICULAM, this is the unspoken story that must be told! IF WE DO NOT MAKE ARE KIDS AWARE OF THE TRAP OF GANG LIFE AND OR THE DOPE GAME THEY WILL GET CAUGHT UP IN IT! The young bucks need to know about the after math of the guns, the gold, the set, and so on!!! hope to see more off this postive info being put on the streets, computers,and and ear of all people young and old! PLEASE AND THANK YOU!
2009-11-05 11:07:47
Add SubCommentsub commentby: Anonymous
thank you for your support, we have a proposed alternative curriculum for the public schools but it seems so hard to get our school administrators to let us inside the schools. i hope someone with more pull than we have will help us talk to the right people, those who really care about the youth enough to try something out of the ordinary. God bless
2010-01-31 20:50:01
Commentby: Anonymous
Taiwan, I'm proud of you for putting your information out there let people know that it is possible for you to have a "LIFE AFTER" you've messed up. But, Not to go out there to do bad in the first place. A struggle that you never want to Experience ever again. I tell my child more often than not "Everyone is not your friend". Pray that you and the "TASK" continues to prosper. Young Ladies and Gentalmen stay focused let's do the right thing and stay on a Positive TASK.
2009-11-05 09:48:53
Add SubCommentCommentby: Oletah
I wanted to say T.A.S.K. is really a great program not only are we teaching kids but also involved in their lives, to better the community. This is the way you would be able to help troubled kids. When you have a gang member in your family not only do you want to help SAVE kids from the streets also to encourge them the the gang life is NOT the answer.Our Pastor Theodis Manning is doing a wonderful job. Big koodoos for TASK.. Keep up the good work.
2009-11-04 22:13:43
Add SubCommentCommentby: Anonymous
Hello this is cameal again, i forgot to show reconition to some of the task members i know which is Higgs, Brandy, Travis and a few more that has been a good influence to me and my kids. Thanks to yall
2009-11-04 16:51:05
Add SubCommentCommentby: Anonymous
Hi my name is cameal and i just want to say that the documentary you all did was great. Me and my brother come from a crip gang family,i loved the money i got from selling drugs and the respect i had. Then one day i had a desicion to make either the streets or my unborn baby i was carrying and what changed me was having my daughter which is 15 now and watching my brother suffer by almost dying. My brother got jumped by another gang which both his jaws were broken and alot more but he suffered with having his mouth wired shut for a while and my heart cried out for him, its not worth the pain of watching your family suffer over being in gangs. Looking at this show has made me opened my eyes about my 11 yr old son which is talking about gangs alot her lately and acting up so we need this task program to do more documentary's like this for are children to see that its not kool to live dangerous like that so if our kids can see real life ex gang members talking and telling how or what the gang life has done to them then maybe our kids will see diffently and see the scary side which is death or locked up so please keep me posted on shows or events your doing when gangs members are telling their testamonies so i can have my kids listen to you all. God gave me and my brother another chance and now through task alot more people can change. Thanks for the postive things task is doing through people that can change the next generation, im praying and believing God is going to change the street life for better by using Task. My email is camealthomas@yahoo.com
2009-11-04 14:18:34
Add SubCommentCommentby: Anonymous
we LOVE and MISS you little cousin, hopefully David Prater will lock them boys up who did that to our little cousin, they know who did it and he needs to go ahead and take care of that so the fam can get some type of closure..... if u have a HEART!!!!!PLEASE do something!!!!!SOON... Thank you David Prater do your job!!!!!!
2009-11-04 11:09:11
Add SubCommentCommentby: deon
That was a very informative and heartfelt peice. I believe that a series should be done on this subject. It brings you back to reality when watching this, because overtime I believe that so many of us have just kinda put it away thinking that it would go away. It was real and it was encouraging. Keep up the good work T.A.S.K and may God continue to bless this program.
2009-11-04 10:35:25
Add SubCommentsub commentby: Anonymous
to the comment about popa derby you right we are keeping him alive!its bad that you only see bloods and not tha crips..we all may not be right at this point,but we trying and making an effort towords perfection..we was part of tha problem and now part of the solution..dont be tha crab in the bucket when someone is trying to get out..we have enough negativity from others we dont need it from home.things dont happen over night (change). red derby
2009-11-05 01:32:21
sub commentby: Anonymous
I love that you are keeping POPPA the little boy that got shot and killed ALIVE! but i felt that everyone in TASK isnt real and sincere for the TASK program!!! They're all bloods and some of them arent RIGHT!(u feel me)still out in the streets.But its all good do your thang hopefully something good will come out of TASK
Commentby: Anonymous
WHEN IS PART 2 COMMINGS ? WHAT CAN I THE COMMUNITY DO TO SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM,IF I PURCHASE A VIDEO WILL THE PROCEEDS GO TO T.A.S.K
2009-11-11 22:43:51
Add SubCommentsub commentby: Derek Watson
Currently there are no plans for a part 2 but it is something that we have thought about as a production staff for a possible State of Creativity episode in the future.
As for purchasing a DVD, the proceeds will not go to TASK. We do make all of our programs available for purchase for those viewers who would like a copy. It is also important to note that OETA does not make a profit off of these DVD sales and the cost of the DVD pays for the production of the DVD copy that you receive.
Here is the info on how to get a DVD copy of State of Creativity:The TASK
The cost is $22.95
Call 1-800-879-6382
Or send a check or money order to:
PO BOX 14190
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73113
2009-11-12 13:48:00