"The One Way Door"
Goree' Island West Africa

Once entered; the captured never returned

This is the last sight our ancestors saw before they were taken away.

The last step on the Motherland was from here; Goree' Island

"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."

"The 13th Amendment to The United States Constitution."

Welcome to our Web site!

We hold these truths to be self-evident, expressive of the ideals and hopes of the Members who come under the jurisdiction of the Guardian Civic League Inc. ; That all people are created Equal, that they are endowed, by a Creator, with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We recognize that many have fallen by the wayside and knowing that we are, "OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS KEEPER", we still strive to improve the moral, civic and social well being between ourselves and OUR community in a way which is pleasing to GOD, our government and each other.

With this, we Welcome you to the internet home of the Guardian Civic League Inc. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Guardian Civic League Inc. of Philadelphia, local chapter of The National Black Police Association, was founded in 1956 for the purpose of bringing together those members of the Philadelphia police department who were interested in civic betterment, through close cooperation between the police and the communities which they serve.

The founder and first president was Alphonso Deal, since then our former presidents are listed as follows: Harold Arnold, James Holley, Harold James, John Green, Jimmy Ghee, Ronald Oliver, William E. Blackman, David E. Fisher, WM. Don Rodgers, James Walker Jr., Willie L. Williams, III , Kathryn D. McNeill-Battle, and presently;  we present; Rochelle Bilal our second  Female President since it's existence. Indeed; we are strong.

Since it's inception, The League has spoken out on many important matters that affect the lives of all Philadelphians. The League has also developed and implemented various programs throughout the city that are today benefiting both blacks and poor Philadelphians.

The Guardian Civic League Inc. has been gaining more momentum in the Philadelphia area via our community-oriented programming. Each day there are new requests for our services. Such request not only deal with the adult population, but includes the needs and problems that are associated with our youth. There can be no doubt that our youth are the key and hope to a better tomorrow.

In 1881, the Philadelphia Police Department hired its first African-American police officer.

In 1887, the police department was put under control of the city's Department of Public Safety. Two years later, the PPD inaugurated its mounted patrol (which was  disbanded in 2004).

In 1906, the motorcycle was introduced to the Philadelphia police.

In 1939, radio-installed patrol cars were put into use.

In 1979, the PPD reached its peak size at approximately 8,500 officers.

The Guardian Civic League Inc. Executive Board

Rochelle Bilal                President
Wm Don Rodgers        Executive Vice President
Crystal Williams           V.P. of Community Affairs
Michael Kennedy         V.P. of Programs
Charlene Hailey            V.P. of Membership
Verdell Johnson            Treasurer
Cynthia Cureton                  Recording Secretary
Denise Wood               Financial Secretary
Michael Coleman             Correspondence Secretary
Linda Pace                   Chaplain
Shawn Butts            Sergeant At Arms
Debra A. McLean        Administrative Assistant
Howard Williams          Administrative Assistant - Parliamentarian
 

Our normal operating hours are 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. Our General Body meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00pm. We welcome your membership and participation.  

Telephone

215-763-0490

FAX

215-763-7776

Postal address

1516 W. Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

Electronic mail

General Information: adminassit@guardiancivicleague.com
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