Editing Gamble and Huff (section)

===Political activism===
Throughout the 1970s, Gamble and Huff made music that addressed political and social issues faced by the African American community. Many of their songs articulated the theme of [[black pride]] and highlighted the [[Black Power]] Movement's struggle for power and [[self-determination]]. Representative examples include [[Billy Paul]]'s "[[Am I Black Enough for You? (song)|Am I Black Enough for You?]]" (1972), the [[O'Jays]]' "[[Give the People What They Want (The O'Jays song)|Give the People What They Want]]" (1975), and the star-studded "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto" (1977), the latter of which was the title track from an album that characterized [[Philadelphia International]]'s broader political and social designs. Scholar James B. Stewart wrote of the album and initiative: "The record company's ability to mount this type of community empowerment venture, while functioning essentially as a component of [[CBS]]'s black music department, is an interesting contrast to the more traditional style of corporate control of lyrical content ... The title song ... implores listeners to participate in a physical clean up effort 'because the ghetto is our home.' The titles of several of the other songs on the album convey the album's broader thrust including, 'Now Is the Time to Do It,' 'Year of Decision,' 'New Day, New World Comin',' and 'Save the Children.'"<ref>{{ cite journal |first=James A. |last=Stewart |title=Message in the Music: Political Commentary in Black Popular Music from Rhythm and Blues to Early Hip Hop |year=2005 |jstor=20063998 |journal=[[Journal of African American History]] |volume=90 |issue=3 |pages=196–225 |doi=10.1086/JAAHv90n3p196 |s2cid=96427971 }}</ref> The album cover prominently displayed Gamble's message: "The only way we can clean up the ''physical'' ghetto is to first clean up the ''mental'' ghetto. With the help of almighty God, we will be able to turn this community into a positive system. Our first step is cleanliness, 'cause it's the closest thing to godliness." The album jacket also noted that all profits from the LP would be donated to charity for five years.

Gamble's "Clean Up The Ghetto" project, which involves the youth of blighted communities to help clean-up and repair damaged or neglected properties, started in Philadelphia, and has spread to [[Los Angeles]], [[Atlanta]], and [[Chicago]] with similar events being held throughout the country. Gamble has also contributed his time and energy to the T. J. Martell Foundation and The AMC Cancer Research Center and Hospital. He has served on the board of directors for the Philadelphia Music Foundation, which honors the artists, songwriters, and producers from Philadelphia. He founded the organization Universal Companies which has opened a restaurant, a bookstore, a mosque, low-income housing, and several charter schools. These buildings, mostly built by locally hired labor, have served as springboards to revitalizing neighborhoods. For example, in 2003 Gamble and Universal Companies partnered with others for a $100 million plan to construct and renovate 400 homes in south Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite web|first=R. Jonathan |last=Tuleya |title=Cleaning up the ghetto |url=http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/cleaning_up_the_ghetto-72191992.html |work=[[South Philly Review]]|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528225350/http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/cleaning_up_the_ghetto-72191992.html |archive-date=2015-05-28 }}</ref>