Podcasts about My Block

Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to share an update on his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago's neighborhoods — what Cole calls his “listening tour.” Cole just finished living a month in Humboldt Park. Cole will now spend a month living in Rogers […]

Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to share an update on his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago's neighborhoods — what Cole calls his “listening tour.” Cole just finished living a month in Uptown. Cole will now spend a month living in Humboldt Park.

Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to share an update on his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago's neighborhoods — what Cole calls his “listening tour.” Uptown is his third neighborhood.

The Mansfield Playhouse is launching a $7.5 million capital campaign to build a brand-new, fully accessible theater in downtown Mansfield. After nearly a century in its current home, the Playhouse faces structural challenges that make renovation impossible. This episode explores the history of the theater, the vision for its future, and the impact a new facility will have on the local arts scene. From accessibility improvements to expanded performance spaces, we break down how this ambitious project aims to secure the Playhouse’s legacy for the next 100 years. Read more about this story: Mansfield Playhouse launches $7.5 million drive for new community theater Headlines: Shelby's DeVito selected Northwest District Player of Year in Division IV Cody Reese chosen as next Clear Fork superintendent Martha Jean Grimwood ‘Peace on My Block’ party: Donations, community partners sought for May event Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jahmal Cole, Founder and CEO of My Block, My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his mission to live in all 77 Chicago neighborhoods, spending a month in each.

Yes people, today we dip into another GOAT's catalogue, and this one is all about Scarface

My Block, My Hood, My City is a non-profit that embodies the true spirit of community leadership. For the past 10 years its founder and CEO Jahmal Cole has been helping to break down barriers for young people from under-resourced Chicago neighbourhoods and invest in quality youth programming and educational attainment. In this episode Cole chats to FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken about his time working in the trading industry and how our industry can partner with the organization.

Peace on My Block pairs at-risk Malabar students with mentors: https://www.richlandsource.com/2023/10/18/peace-on-my-block-pairs-at-risk-malabar-students-with-mentors/ Today - we're exploring a remarkable initiative at Malabar Intermediate School under the helm of Principal Tom Hager.Support the show: https://www.sourcemembers.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most exciting artists from the UK came to perform at the Melkweg last month. None other than South London artist Che Lingo swung by Joygail Radio for a deep dive in his musical journey and his catalog. During the episode I spoke with Che Lingo on his recent project Coming Up For Air, the story behind hit single My Block and how he uses his music as therapy. Enjoy! First song: South - Che Lingo Second song: My Block - Che Lingo Third song: Lowkey - Che Lingo Fourth song: Very Couture - Che Lingo Special thanks to Oyster, Melkweg and Echobox for making this episode possible!

After having served in various capacities as a speech-language pathologist for 40 years, Leiana J. Thomas Gary retired officially in 2019.  Always a crafter and amateur gardener with an in-born entrepreneurial spirit and raised by a mother of the Renaissance kind, Leiana tended to look at things a little differently.  During one of the last outdoor walks with her mother Alva prior to her passing in 2007, Leiana, made the snide remark “Someone should do something about these nasty looking planters” and her mother responding quietly later said, “And who might that someone be?”  After 2 years of trying not to remember that conversation, Leiana founded the Cottage Grove Planters Society.   She dug up all the hostas and day lilies out of her garden and began transplanting them with the help of family and friends into the planter pots one at a time.  After two years of tending the planters, she began to look at the blank concrete planters as canvases to display student artwork. In 2009, the Cottage Grove Planters Project began, placing framed versions of local student artwork on the then 24 planter pots, using donated funds and materials.  In 2012, the Cottage Grove Planters Project was awarded a Pepsi Refresh Grant to complete the installations. The project has continued since then and has been supported by numerous individuals and organizations such as My Block, My Hood, My City. The CGPS was recently awarded a Neighborhood Access Program (NAP) grant from the City of Chicago — Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to replace the artwork with new designs by more local school children in addition to refreshing the plants and flowers.     Also, to learn more about her forthcoming book covering the history and beauty of decorative drink ware, contact her at ltgary@sbcglobal.net.      NOTE:  Although we didn't cover this during the interview, along with Leiana's other gifts, she transforms magnets into brooches.    While wearing her mother's favorite brooch that was lost forever because the clasp opened, Leiana decided that would never happen again. Having created refrigerator magnets in the past, she began adapting brooches that would adhere to clothing without pins using magnets instead. Ladies of Attraction was born in 2009.     Website: www.ladiesofattraction.com   Website: www.cottagegroveplanters.org   Email:      ltgary@sbcglobal.net  

J. Ivy is an American performance poet, spoken-word artist, recording artist, songwriter and author. He is a three-time HBO Def Poet and is known for his performance on Kanye West's Grammy Award-winning debut album The College Dropout, which featured him on the song "Never Let Me Down" along with Jay-Z. He received an NAACP Image Award for his writing and on-camera narration of the BET documentary Muhammad Ali: The People's Champ. Recently, J. Ivy recorded and filmed a concert titled Catching Dreams: Live at Fort Knox Chicago, which was Nominated for the 2022 GRAMMY Awards in the Best Spoken Word Category alongside Levar Burton, Don Cheadle, Dave Chappelle, and Barack Obama. But before he was able to celebrate, J. Ivy took up the roles of Lead Writer, Voice Director, and Cast Member of Netflix's new film, jeen-yuhs A Kanye Trilogy, directed by Coodie & Chike. “Jeen-yuhs” shared a nomination for Outstanding Documentary Series in the 2022 Emmys with The Beatles' new documentary series, “Get Back”.   In this episode, J. Ivy and Jack discuss sharing an Emmy nomination with The Beatles, what it's like to work with Kanye West, finding inspiration in poetry and music, changing The Grammys, and picking a Beatle to collaborate with.   Check out J. Ivy's newest album on Spotify   Follow J . Ivy on Twitter: @J_Ivy Follow J . Ivy on Instagram: @J_Ivy   If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Or click here for more information: Linktr.ee/BeatlesEarth   ----- The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time[1] and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form.[2] Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band later explored music styles ranging from ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements. Led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the Beatles evolved from Lennon's previous group, the Quarrymen, and built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years from 1960, initially with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison, together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after signing to EMI Records and achieving their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962. J. Ivy was born March 3, 1976 as James Ivy Richardson II in Chicago, Illinois to James Ivy Richardson Sr. and Pamela Richardson. His father was a Disc Jockey and On-Air Personality, who went by the name Jim Richards. Jim Richards' highlights included hosting the morning hour show on Chicago's popular radio station WVON,[2] and his mother was a registered nurse. J. Ivy grew up on Chicago's South side with his family until the age of 14 before moving to the South Suburbs of Chicago, where he attended Rich Central High School. Ivy discovered his poetry talent during his junior year when his English teacher asked him to perform a piece he had written for a routine homework assignment.[3] He performed in front of the student body and received a standing ovation. J. was heavily influenced by his mother, who supported his budding talent by encouraging him to continue writing and publish his burgeoning body of work. After his successful school performance, J took his poetry passion as a serious hobby and began regularly writing and performing well into his college years. J. Ivy attended Illinois State University, where he became known on campus as "The Poet" and delved deeper into the art form. After college, J. Ivy returned to Chicago and frequently performed on the local arts circuit. As his popularity grew, J. Ivy was featured several times on Chicago's WGCIradio station and later became the host of "Rituals," (from 1997 to 2000) the most popular poetry night in Chicago and perhaps the nation at that time. He was eventually asked to come on Russell Simmons' HBO Def Poetry Jam. He received a standing ovation for his performance of "I Need to Write"[4] and was invited back for two encore appearances in later seasons where he performed his signature poems "Dear Father" and "Never Let Me Down." Fellow Chicagoan Kanye West heard about J. Ivy from mutual friends while he was working on his debut album The College Dropout for Roc-A-Fella Records. He contacted Ivy and offered him the opportunity to be on the song, "Never Let Me Down" which also featured Jay-Z. The College Dropout album earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. The night J. Ivy recorded his verse on "Never Let Me Down," he heard music from a singer named John Stephens. J. Ivy was so inspired by John's music that he began to call him John Legend. J. Ivy is also featured in the first episode of the Kanye three part documentary Jeen-yuhs. His distinct hip-hop poetic style caught the attention of many who were not accustomed to hearing poetry incorporated into music in this manner which led him to collaborating with many artists including John Legend, Estelle, Slum Village, Maurice Brown, Smoke DZA, and more. On October 26, 2010, J. Ivy released his second studio album "HERE I AM", which features guest artists Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets, Jessica Care Moore, Jesse Boykins III, Blitz the Ambassador, Chris Rob, Amanda Seales, Mikkey Halsted, and more. In 2014 J. Ivy released a mixtape titled, "Diggin' in the Papes Vol.1", which features a host of collaborative records Ivy has created with Hip-Hop artist and producers like Crooked I, The Cool Kids, Ski Beatz, Slum Village, Carl Thomas, Tall Black Guy, and more. In 2017 J. Ivy released his third studio album, "My Daddy's Records", an album created for his book "Dear Father: Breaking the Cycle of Pain." J. Ivy is currently the Chicago Chapter President of the Recording Academy and is the first Spoken-Word Artist to hold a Chapter President seat in the history of the Recording Academy. In 2012, J. Ivy followed up his album "HERE I AM" with the release of his book "HERE I AM: Then & Now," a compilation of the album's lyrics, stories regarding the inspiration for the album, and additional poetry. In January 2014 J. Ivy inked a book deal with Beyond Words Publishing, an imprint of Atria Books & Simon & Schuster, for the January 2015 release of his new book "Dear Father: Breaking the Cycle of Pain",[6] which is based on J. Ivy's poem "Dear Father" (as seen on HBO Def Poetry). In addition to his voice, Ivy has been a featured in numerous ads and served as a spokesperson for national corporate initiatives. He has been a model for both Mecca and LRG's national print-ads as well as a spokesperson for Ford Urban.com alongside Tarrey Torae, Rocsi from BET's 106 & Park and MTV's VJ Sway Calloway. J. Ivy was the sole voice and face in Verizon's History in the Making Campaign, which earned him a Gold Clio Award for the campaign's commercial, which was shown in movie theaters nationwide. This campaign was directed by Bob Giraldi, who directed Michael Jackson's "Beat It." J. Ivy's musical endorsements have also included extensive work with Allstate Insurance's Beyond February initiative. J. Ivy's voice has also been heard on 2013 Benjamin Moore & Co. Paint Commercial, 2013–15 Nissan Commercials, HBO Boxing, Monday Night Football, CBS Sports, MTV's Who's Got Game, and in the 2009 and 2011 NFL seasons, he was featured on the introduction for the entire season of NBC's Sunday Night Football alongside Faith Hill. J. Ivy supports programs that bring arts into the school system. He is a regular performer in Chicago Public Schools. J. Ivy was a guest speaker/performer at Deepak Chopra's 2012 Annual Sages & Scientists Symposium and was the official MC for the 2013 & 2014 edition.[7] Additionally, J. Ivy has conducted poetry workshops and given performances for Reading Is Fundamental, The Kanye West Foundation, and Steve Harvey's Mentoring Camp For Young Men, where he presented his Dear Father Initiative, which teaches the power of forgiveness and promotes social emotional healing through the exercise of writing and journaling. J. Ivy has appeared on many programs and series, including: ER, The Martha Stewart Show, ABC's BCS Selection Show, ABC's All-America Team Show, ABC's FedEx Orange Bowl Championship Game, ABC's Monday Night Football, ABC's NBA Finals, Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam on HBO, HBO's Bob Costas Now, HBO Boxing, MTV's Who's Got Game, MTV's 2004 New Year's Eve Bash (2004), MTV's Black History Month Special (2004), MTV's My Block, VH-1's Best Year Ever (2005), B.E.T.'s Lyric Café, BET's Black Carpet Series, B.E.T.'s Harlem Nights, the independent film, Backstabbers (1999), ESPN's 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee, and B.E.T.'s "Ali: The People's Champ, which won a NAACP Image Award. In 2018 Ivy's national T.V. commercial for AARP premiered on Super Bowl Sunday during the episode of NBC's This Is Us and has run through 2019. In January of 2019 J. Ivy wrote for, starred in, and narrated B.E.T.'s documentary "Martin: The Legacy of a King." He was also featured in Episode 1 of AMC's [1] "Hip-Hop: The Songs that Shook America." After dating for six years, J. Ivy married singer-songwriter Tarrey Torae, on September 4, 2005, in Chicago, Illinois.  

@ChicagoAthlete @tenjunkmiles    September 3rd I Am the Storm 10K, 5K run https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Aurora/IAmtheStorm?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   Yard Sale Trail 8K trail run | kids run https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/WillowSprings/YardSaleTrail?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   Badgerland Striders 24-12-6 Hour Runs 24H, 12H, 6H run https://bls24126hourruns.blogspot.com   Twilight Shuffle 5K 5K run Libertyville https://raceroster.com/events/2022/60516/twilight-shuffle-5k   Rockin' Brews Marathon 26.2M, 13.1M run | 26.2M, 13.1M relay https://runmadcity.com/full-marathon/   September 4th Crystal Lake Half Marathon 13.1M run Crystal Lake https://raceroster.com/events/2022/58544/crystal-lake-half-marathon-2022     Lake Country Challenge 13.1M, 8M run Oconomowoc, WI https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Oconomowoc/LakeCountryChallengeTriathlon?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw @SCSEVENTS   September 5th Water for Life 5K 5K run New Lenox https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/NewLenox/WaterforLife?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw     September 10th  Rock Cut Hobo 50K - Rockford  10K - Friday 25K - Saturday or Sunday 50K - Sunday https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Rockford/RockCutHoboTrailRuns?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   5K Scrub Run Run for Rachel 5K run - Dekalb https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/DeKalb/5KScrubRunRunforRachel?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   George Bridges 5K 5K run - Waukegan https://www.waukeganparks.org/5k/ @WaukeganParkDistrict  GLASA Twilight 5K 5K run | kids run Lake Forest https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/LakeForest/GLASATwilight?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   Itasca Oktoberfast 5K 5K run Itasca https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Itasca/ItascaOktoberfast5K?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   Lincoln PTO Color Run novelty run Mount Prospect https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/MountProspect/2022LincolnPTOColorRun?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   My Block, My Hood, My City Neighborhoods 5K 5K run Chicago https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/MyBlockMyHoodMyCity5k?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   PAWS Chicago 5K 5K run Chicago https://my.pawschicago.org/PAWS5K2022 @pawschicago   Ram with the Lambs 5K run Dekalb https://www.raceentry.com/ram-with-the-lambs/race-information?affiliate=7c28459054a715e79cc5bc7d4cf7f16363470bc7   Run Mag Mile 10K, 5K run Chicago https://runmagmile.com/ @RunMagMile   Scout All Out 5K 5K run Lake Forest https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/LakeForest/ScoutAllOut5K?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   South Holland Fun Run 5K 5K run South Holland https://raceroster.com/events/2022/56682/village-of-south-holland-fun-run   September 10th Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon 26.2M run Geneva http://www.bq2races.com/last-chance-bq-2 @bq2races   Hidden Gem Half Marathon 13.1M run Flossmoor https://www.hiddengemhalf.com/ @hiddengemhalf   Huntley Hootenanny Glow 5K 5K run Huntley https://www.runreg.com/hootenanny   Naperville Trails Half Marathon 13.1M run Naperville https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Wheaton/NapervilleTrailsHalfMarathon?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw @allcommunityevents September 11th  5K For All: From Babies to Grandparents 5K, 1K run | kids run Wheeling https://www.totscenter.org/5k   Brookfield Zoo Run Run 5K run Brookfield Zoo https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Brookfield/BrookfieldZooRunRun?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw @BrookfieldZoo   El Grito 5K 5K run Chicago https://elgrito.enmotive.com/events/2022-el-grito-family-run-walk-5k   Jane's Warriors 5K 5K run Orland Park https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/OrlandPark/JanesWarriors5KRunWalk?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   Misery On The Mound Elimination Run last man standing | 6H, 4H, 2H novelty run Elburn https://www.worthyourmile.com/misery-at-the-mound   MMRF Team for Cures - Chicago 5K run Chicago https://give.themmrf.org/event/2022-mmrf-chicago-5k-walk-run/e383102   Run with the Lion 5K 5K, 1M run | kids run Aurora https://pdc30.com/5k   Willow House Walk & 5K Run to Remember 5K run | kids run Libertyville https://raceroster.com/events/2022/59566/willow-house-walk-and-5k-run-to-remember

Warryn Campbell is a music visionary, executive and leading producer of R&B, gospel and hip-hop music. Campbell's mastery to create chart-topping hits across a multitude of genres has made him critically acclaimed as one of the most prolific record producers of our time. Campbell's Grammy award-winning body of work includes projects with global icons from Mary Mary, Kanye West, Yolanda Adams to Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder and MC Lyte.Topics Covered- Marriage, fatherhood and being a first-year college dad; Warryn's and Erica's daughter Krista is a freshman at Spelman- His career as an entrepreneur (music producer, record label head, television, film)- Warryn's clothing line, Ernest Paul- Recently scored and produced BET+'s "Kingdom Business" Soundtrack- My Block artists releasing albums in the coming months- Erica Campbell, Lena Byrd Miles, The Walls Group; Erica Campbell's latest single, "Positive," is currently #1 at Gospel Radio; Lena Byrd Miles' debut album is releasing in September- Currently in the studio working with major artists including Kanye West, Stevie WonderMore on My Block, Inc. My Block Inc. is an independent record label founded by Grammy-winning producer and music virtuoso Warryn Campbell. As a veteran producer, Campbell has successfully built My Block Inc. in the tradition of influential Black record labels and has developed a talent roster rooted in family values. This rings true for its artists including Mary Mary, Erica Campbell, The Walls Group, Lena Byrd Miles, JoiStaRR, Jason McGee & The Choir, and more. Whether it's R&B and hip-hop or contemporary and traditional gospel, My Block Inc. offers a diverse portfolio of music created to inspire.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warryn Campbell is a music visionary, executive and leading producer of R&B, gospel and hip-hop music. Campbell's mastery to create chart-topping hits across a multitude of genres has made him critically acclaimed as one of the most prolific record producers of our time. Campbell's Grammy award-winning body of work includes projects with global icons from Mary Mary, Kanye West, Yolanda Adams to Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder and MC Lyte.Topics Covered- Marriage, fatherhood and being a first-year college dad; Warryn's and Erica's daughter Krista is a freshman at Spelman- His career as an entrepreneur (music producer, record label head, television, film)- Warryn's clothing line, Ernest Paul- Recently scored and produced BET+'s "Kingdom Business" Soundtrack- My Block artists releasing albums in the coming months- Erica Campbell, Lena Byrd Miles, The Walls Group; Erica Campbell's latest single, "Positive," is currently #1 at Gospel Radio; Lena Byrd Miles' debut album is releasing in September- Currently in the studio working with major artists including Kanye West, Stevie WonderMore on My Block, Inc. My Block Inc. is an independent record label founded by Grammy-winning producer and music virtuoso Warryn Campbell. As a veteran producer, Campbell has successfully built My Block Inc. in the tradition of influential Black record labels and has developed a talent roster rooted in family values. This rings true for its artists including Mary Mary, Erica Campbell, The Walls Group, Lena Byrd Miles, JoiStaRR, Jason McGee & The Choir, and more. Whether it's R&B and hip-hop or contemporary and traditional gospel, My Block Inc. offers a diverse portfolio of music created to inspire.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

B. Cox reviews Scarface's classic 7th album The Fix as it turns 20. After leaving long time label Rap-A Lot, the Houston veteran emcee moved to Def Jam South as their president, but was coaxed into releasing first and only studio album while on the label. Assisted by an all-star production cast that included himself, Kanye West, Nottz, the Neptunes, Mike Dean and T-Mix, he spit his customary commanding flow telling both cautionary tales and warnings against those who opposed him. However, Scarface also took the time to reflect on his spirituality and what his relationship with God did for him during hard times.He was also had an all-star slate of guest appearances, headlined by the likes of Jay-Z, Beanie Siegel, Nas, Kelly Price, WC and Faith Evans. The album was powered by two now-classic singles: "Guess Who's Back" and "My Block".The album is considered one of Scarface's finest works and is considered to be one of the best albums of the 2000s.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comSupport The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesStereogum: "The Fix" Turns 20 https://www.stereogum.com/2195283/scarface-the-fix-turns-20/reviews/the-anniversary/Albumism: Celebrating 20 Years of Scarface's "The Fix" | Album Anniversary https://albumism.com/features/celebrating-20-years-of-scarface-the-fix-album-anniversarySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will God answer your prayer if you don't end with, "In Jesus' name, Amen?" Learn what praying in the name of Jesus really means. I taught this week on the call of Abraham and the development of God's missionary call through the nation of Israel as they were responsible to communicate the truth of God to the cultures around them. They were given that great commission. The great commission didn't start in Matthew 28. It started with Abraham in Genesis 12 —the first three verses there —Abraham, chosen by God to raise up a nation who would then be God's priests to the world so that they would be a blessing to all of the nations. They had a unique role in the great monotheistic religion. The Jews were supposed to reflect morality to the world. Israel was to witness to the name of God. When they talked about the name of God and witnessing to God's name, that does not mean that they were to let everybody know what they called God, "Yahweh." Their goal wasn't to cover the countryside with evangelists who just let everybody know what the right word for God was. It meant something different. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ https://linktr.ee/jacksonlibon --------------------------------------------------- #realtalk #face #instagram #amour #take #couple #dance #dancers #vogue #voguedqnce #garden #tiktok #psychology #beyou #near #love #foryou #money #ForYouPizza #fyp #irobot #theend #pups #TikToker #couplegoals #famille #relation #doudou #youtube #twitter #tiktokers #love #reeĺs #shorts #instagood #follow #like #ouy #oyu #babyshark #lilnasx #girl #happybirthday #movie #nbayoungboy #deviance #autotrader #trading #khan #academy #carter #carguru #ancestry #accords #abc #news #bts #cbs #huru #bluebook #socialmedia #whatsapp #music #google #photography #memes #marketing #india #followforfollowback #likeforlikes #a #insta #fashion #k #trending #digitalmarketing #covid #o #snapchat #socialmediamarketing

For this segment of "Is Radio Dying?" we talk with Reverend Joan C. Ross. the Station Manager for WNUC 96.7FM in Detroit. She talks about her experiences in radio, WNUC 96.7fm, and the programs they produce. She also talks about her show called "My Block, My Hood, My City", and how to get the younger generation excited about radio.

Jahmal Cole is running for Illinois' First Congressional District in 2022 as a Democrat. He's a community activist and founder of My Block, My Hood, My City, which is an after school program that offers disadvantaged kids broader city wide experiences beyond their neighbourhoods in Chicago. 'it's not regular' is a brilliant speech that was delivered at a Martin Luther King jr. Day Interfaith Breakfast in Chicago, on 21st January 2018. Full text and audio here. There were a thousand people in attendance, and Cole's speech was shared around the world. Jahmal gives such good speaking advice in this episode, and we wish him well with his campaign. If you wish to donate, you can at https://www.cole2022.com/ To support My Block, My Hood, My City, visit their site. Jahmal Cole's book is 'It's Not Regular: How to Recognise Prejudice in Palin Sight' Tony has a new website for the books he has written, including Harry Highpants mentioned in this episode. Speakola has a Patreon page which you can join If you want to offer regular support for as little as $3/mth. We also welcome credit card donations,  which can be monthly or one off. Subscribe to our newsletter if you want a fortnightly email setting out great speeches by theme. Episode supported by the Podcast Reader magazine. Issue #5 out now. For free pdf offer, email hello@podread.org and mention Speakola. Tony is @byTonyWilson on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", but that couldn't scare Moulz & Mel from continuing an action-packed Season 7 with a review of Scarface's 2002 album The Fix. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWERS: @https://twitter.com/iiscrapp (iiscrapp) / @https://www.instagram.com/sowhatgamesco/ (sowhatgamesco) (Twitter / IG) @https://twitter.com/Official_HEC (Official_HEC) ----------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (7:23 - 10:05) -- The Rap Rankings Game (56:04) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:11:14) -- The Fix Info (1:35:16) -- Track 1: "The Fix (Intro)" (2:03:04) -- Track 2: "Safe" (2:05:14) -- Track 3: "In Cold Blood" [w/ @https://twitter.com/iiscrapp (iiscrapp) / @https://www.instagram.com/sowhatgamesco/ (sowhatgamesco)] (2:15:48) -- Track 4: "Guess Who's Back" (3:13:47) -- Track 5: "My Block" [w/ @https://twitter.com/Official_HEC (Official_HEC)] (3:30:53) -- Track 6: "Keep Me Down" (4:28:15) -- Track 7: "What Can I Do?" (4:38:44) -- Track 8: "In Between Us" (4:46:20) -- Track 9: "Someday" (4:56:13) -- Track 10: "Sellout" (5:08:28) -- Track 11: "Heaven" (5:19:42) -- Track 12: "I Ain't The One" (5:29:44) -- Track 13: "Fixed (Outro)" (5:37:38) -- Ranking The Fix (5:40:06) -- Outro (5:44:09)

(12:17)Gaming Fortnite Chapter 3....(14:15)Police arrest 11-year-old boy in Chicago carjacking...(19:14)My Block, My Hood, My City volunteers robbed...(21:50)1M in stolen items recovered by retail theft task force...(26:57)A Year Later, Former Ohio Deputy That Put Five Shots In Casey Goodson's Back While He Stood Outside His Home Is Charged with Murder...(33:13)Woman sues Mom's doctor for being born wins in landmark case...(36:30)Thieves can use AirTags to track and steal your car from your driveway...(41:46)More than $ 100 million worth of metaverse land was sold in one week...(46:40)BLACKEXCELLENCE...(55:49)TOPICS •What antiquated invention do you still use? What is the main quality you think makes a great parent? What characteristics do you respect most in the opposite sex? Name something black ppl especially older black ppl aren't ready to hear --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amon-phillips/support

(12:17)Gaming Fortnite Chapter 3....(14:15)Police arrest 11-year-old boy in Chicago carjacking...(19:14)My Block, My Hood, My City volunteers robbed...(21:50)1M in stolen items recovered by retail theft task force...(26:57)A Year Later, Former Ohio Deputy That Put Five Shots In Casey Goodson's Back While He Stood Outside His Home Is Charged with Murder...(33:13)Woman sues Mom's doctor for being born wins in landmark case...(36:30)Thieves can use AirTags to track and steal your car from your driveway...(41:46)More than $ 100 million worth of metaverse land was sold in one week...(46:40)BLACKEXCELLENCE...(55:49)TOPICS •What antiquated invention do you still use? What is the main quality you think makes a great parent? What characteristics do you respect most in the opposite sex? Name something black ppl especially older black ppl aren't ready to hear --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amon-phillips/support

(11:40)Chicago studio complex Cinespace sold for $1 billion...(12:55)Hoops for the Hungry program...(17:15)the safest hospitals in Illinois..(21:56)My Block, My Hood, My City...(23:27)Rev. Jackson headed to Arbery trial after attorney asks for ‘no more Black pastors...(29:47)Dion Sanders leaving or naw...(32:26)Corey Benjamin (former Bulls player) Daughters slugfest...(35:46)Massachusetts high school students hold walkout to protest racist video by a White classmate...(39:37)Will Smith book....(46:38)Kanye interview part 1 and 2....(50:15)What values do you look for in a person and what matters to you...(1:05:03)ft guest CFO of MOORS BREWING JAHMAL JOHNSON --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amon-phillips/support

(11:40)Chicago studio complex Cinespace sold for $1 billion...(12:55)Hoops for the Hungry program...(17:15)the safest hospitals in Illinois..(21:56)My Block, My Hood, My City...(23:27)Rev. Jackson headed to Arbery trial after attorney asks for ‘no more Black pastors...(29:47)Dion Sanders leaving or naw...(32:26)Corey Benjamin (former Bulls player) Daughters slugfest...(35:46)Massachusetts high school students hold walkout to protest racist video by a White classmate...(39:37)Will Smith book....(46:38)Kanye interview part 1 and 2....(50:15)What values do you look for in a person and what matters to you...(1:05:03)ft guest CFO of MOORS BREWING JAHMAL JOHNSON --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amon-phillips/support

Jahmal Cole, founder of CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, and candidate for U.S. Congress, joins Anna to talk about his experience being shot at twice over the last few weeks, and how he plans to address violence if he gets elected to Congress. Also joining Anna is radio host Maze Jackson, who was a […]

#TheFullyGeekedPod return with podcast episode 111 (00:18) #FullyGeekedWeeklyRoundUp We talk about the Petrol Crisis! Does AJ have to allow this boxing ting? Arsenal vs Spurs! before..... TV/Films (54:48) Power Book 3 Raising Kanan Ep10 #StarzPlay (01:07:00) What If Ep6 "Thor was an only child?" on #DisneyPlus (01:11:53) Star Girl S2 Summer School E7 on #PrimeVideo (01:16:29) BMF E1 on #StarzPlay (01:24:30) What else we been watching including Squid Game #Netflix, the return of My Block also on Netflix #Podcast #TheFullyGeekedPod #Films #TV #Review #GuysThatPodcast #StarGirl #PowerTV #Marvel #WhatIf #SquidGame #MyBlock #BMF #BlackMafiaFamily

 The latest Marvel movie Shang-Chi is one of their biggest yet & there is a good reason for that! The new Matrix trailer dropped besides getting goosebumps after watching it...we're wondering if Keanu Reeves is indeed a vampire! lol 2 of our favorite shows are coming back, My Block & Gentified & we couldn't be more excited! Amy Winehouse is getting a Bio-Pic or 2...but which one is legit? Is there a legal battle on the way? One thing we agree on is you can't have a Bio-Pic about her without her music! @JoeyBravo208 @AaliyahMarie208 @SippinTeaWithJoeyAndMarie

On this episode we have the honor of having Jahmal Cole, a community activist, father, neighbor, and 2022 Democratic candidate running for Illinois' First Congressional District. He's also the founder of My Block, My Hood, My City, listen in as he tells you his life story and more importantly his purpose right now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/supremely-black/support

For this special episode of Randomly Selected we welcome in Jahmal Cole!  Jahmal opens up the 2021 Campaign Season by joining our host Mario Smith to talk about everything from his start with My Block, My Hood, My City & his days as a baller at Wayne St all the way through the present day running for Congress! Listen to us discuss it all and more. Subscribe!

Affectionately called the Lady with Three Names, Oakland Bay Area's darling, Lena Byrd-Miles has been singing since she was 4 years old. Coming from a musical family, she launched her singing career at her grandfather's church where she lent her gift until relocating to her current home church where she serves as Worship Leader alongside her husband Tobias Miles, the Minister of Music. One of the most sought-after vocalists in contemporary gospel, her sultry, soulful, and extraordinary vocal prowess has mesmerized musicians and artists alike. Her gift has opened many doors and was recently used to soothe the souls of many onlookers and family members attending DMX's funeral service where she sang the Clark Sister's “You Brought the Sunshine” with Kanye West's Sunday Service. Her vocal style sparked the interest of Grammy® Award-winning producer and My Block Inc. President, Warryn Campbell. Soon after, she inked a deal, and now joins the ranks of the “My Block” family with artists such as multiple-award-winning duo Mary Mary, Erica Campbell, JoiStaRR, rising star Jason McGee and the Choir, and vocalist Jason Champion. She has also shared the stage with such luminaries as Tye Tribbett, Lalah Hathaway, Deitrick Haddon, Dorinda, John P. Kee, Doobie Powell, the late Thomas TC Clay, and more. And she was privileged to sing with the legendary Edwin Hawkins as part of the New Edwin Hawkins Singers—where it all began. More than an artist, Lena is a wife, daughter, sister, friend, and licensed hairstylist with a unique ability to connect with people. Her innate comedic prowess and infectious laugh draw you in, but her compassion for mankind will cause you to appreciate her heart. As an innovative game-changer, the future is bright for Lena. By taking the torch of the legendary Hawkins family, Lena is continuing the journey of the rich heritage of Gospel music by representing the new sound of the Bay. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tyrideius-brownlow/support

On this episode of The Executives' Exchange, we sit down with Jahmal Cole, CEO and Founder of My Block, My Hood, My City (M3), to talk about the power of mentorship and exposure for the under-served youth of Chicago. Cole is a legend in the making whose mantra of personal accountability and creating opportunity for others keeps him on track as he looks to expand the powerful presence of his community engagement work. Tune in to hear more about M3's impact in Chicago and how your organization can create life-changing learning experiences for young people in Chicago's divested neighborhoods. 1:50 – Introducing Jahmal's story and M3 founding journey 7:54 – Mentorship – Jahmal's basketball coach in college 12:01 – Jahmal speaking about his first book and speaking engagement at a Cook County Jail 13:29 – Jahmal's first job 15:33 – Lessons learned from first corporate experience 16:58 – How M3 was founded, the inspiration behind the org 19:06 – 3 pillars – explore, experience, evolve 22:10 – Scope of M3 and what an experience looks like in real life (case studies) 24:18 – Examples of success from the M3 programs; understanding the background of the kids participating 27:05 – How does the explore program look during a pandemic 28:30 – How the kids help their own communities recover during covid/social unrest – community engagement 29:45 – Virtual exploration programs with companies 30:11 – How has M3 evolved over the past six years 32:16 – Logistics of explorer program and wait list of schools; goals for 2025 33:10 – Call to action for hosting explorations 33:54 – How to sponsor a student or a school 35:08 – How kids are selected for the program and future expansion hopes 37:13 – Timeline for expansion My Block, My Hood, My City Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones. Find Shure on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

From shoveling snow to delivering care packages, My Block, My Hood, My City is a non-profit that embodies the true spirit of community leadership. For the second year, the organization is offering COVID-19 grants for small businesses and scholarships. Reset learns more about the initiative.

Today we welcome professor, science educator, and storyteller Daniel Hudon to Hidden Compass, The Podcast to talk about bringing ancient beings to life, the story humanity tells itself, and fossil beds that shine to us like beacons. But first, journey with us, as Daniel takes us back in time 565 million years to traipse among the strata and be caught in the gaze of “The Medusa of Time.”Storyteller: Daniel Hudon is a writer and educator drawn to wonder and humor. He's taught natural science at the college level for 20 years, with a focus on how astronomy tells us about our cosmic heritage. He's also the author of The Bluffer's Guide to the Cosmos and Brief Eulogies for Lost Animals: An Extinction Reader. Visit his website, www.danielhudon.com, and hop on over to our website to check out his profile page, www.hiddencompass.net/journalist/daniel-hudon. Story: “The Medusa of Time” first appeared in the autumn 2020 issue of Hidden Compass, The Magazine as a feature in our Human and Nature department. See the full story, which includes custom illustrations by Henry Sharpe (https://twitter.com/Paleoartologist) that are both beautiful and scientifically accurate, at www.hiddencompass.net/story/the-medusa-of-time.To support Daniel, you can buy a copy of his book, Brief Eulogies for Lost Animals, at penandanvil.com/brief-eulogies, and sign up for his newsletter at http://danielhudon.com/about/! Other stories of his mentioned on the podcast are: “Horns of a Dilemma” (https://www.thesmartset.com/horns-of-a-dilemma/); “The Tree on My Block” video series (https://vimeo.com/showcase/4621414); and “Black Holes in the Time of Coronavirus” (https://www.thesmartset.com/black-holes-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/).Hidden Compass, The Magazine: If you like the stories you hear on this podcast, you'll love our magazine, which brings you more stories, alongside stunning photography and bespoke artwork. And you get to be a part of it! See the faces and hear the voices of the people behind our stories, and help us forge an alliance to turn storytellers and explorers into heroes and champion a new age of discovery. Learn more at hiddencompass.net, and sign up for our newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/8539a03c8c0c/hclanding2020-explorers.See you next week, when we'll talk with nature photographer and journalist (and one of our podcast co-hosts!) Sivani Babu about the beautiful and desolate ice floes of the Arctic and the mysteries of the “Ice Bear.”

Moulz & Mel head back to 1995 to check out The Show on this week's episode of Rap Rankings, passing the halfway point of Season 4: Moulz & Mel At The Movies. Let's hope they don't run out of popcorn. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @https://twitter.com/notyouraps (NotYouRaps) ------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (8:03 - 13:59) -- The Show: The Soundtrack Info (1:09:18) -- Moulz & Mel At The Movies: The Show (1:13:13 - 2:04:14) -- Track 1: "Hip Hop Is..." (2:10:29) -- Track 2: "Live!!!" (2:13:32) -- Track 3: "Move On..." (2:28:49) -- Track 4: "My Block" (2:29:37) -- Track 5: "What's Up Star?" (2:38:11) -- Track 6: "Headbanger Boogie" (2:46:30) -- Track 7: "How High" (2:47:02) -- Track 8: "It's Entertainment..." (2:50:25) -- Track 9: "Everyday Thang" (2:51:50) -- Track 10: "Everyday It Rains" (3:02:19) -- Track 11: "It's All I Had" (3:20:07) -- Track 12: "Ol' Skool" (3:20:38) -- Track 13: "Domino's In The House" (3:26:55) -- Track 14: "Summertime In The LBC" (3:35:51) -- Track 15: "The West Coast..." (3:51:35) -- Track 16: "Sowhatusayin" (3:52:05) -- Track 17: "Zoom Zooms and Wam Wam" (3:58:38) -- Track 18: "Droppin' Bombz" (4:04:56) -- Track 19: "Save Yourself" (4:11:42) -- Track 20: "Still Can't Fade It" (4:12:09) -- Track 21: "Papa Luv It" (4:25:02) -- Track 22: "Glamour and Glitz" (4:30:03) -- Track 23: "Nuttin' But A Drumbeat..." (4:36:11) -- Track 24: "Kill Dem All" (4:38:07) -- Track 25: "Me & My Bitch [Live From Philly]" [w/ @https://twitter.com/notyouraps (NotYouRaps)] -- Track 26: "It's What I Feel Inside..." (6:07:09) -- Track 27: "The Show Theme" (6:07:09) -- Ranking The Show: The Soundtrack (6:08:28) -- Outro (6:16:11) Support this podcast

In this episode, I talk about the history of the banjo. The banjo came here from Africa, but how did it turn into the whitest instrument in America? I explore where it originally came from, how it got appropriated by white Americans, and how to support Black country artists today. All proceeds from this episode will be donated to My Block, My Hood, My City (an amazing organization in Chicago)! My Block, My Hood, My City's website: https://www.formyblock.org/ Daniel Jatta playing the akonting (video mentioned in episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzt0v9roU6g --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nittygrittyofditties/support

We're bringing you another Slamdance conversation with Jason Polevoi, director of the documentary A Tiny Ripple of Hope. This powerful doc follows a tumultuous year in the life of Jahmal Cole, the founder and Executive Director of My Block, My Hood, My City, a non-profit that provides underprivileged Chicago youth with an awareness of the world and opportunities beyond their neighborhood. We discuss the effects of segregation in Chicago, the power of community, the downside of prioritizing your cause before yourself, and the struggles of being an independent filmmaker while holding down a full time job.  We hope this conversation inspires you to get involved! Jahmal's story is a reminder that every action (large or small) can create a ripple. For more ways to support My Block, My Hood, My City, click HERE.You can follow director Jason Polevoi on Instagram & Twitter--Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and thank you for wearing a mask. --Buy us a cup of coffee!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions 

Jahmal Cole, Founder of the nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City chose to run for the 1st Congressional District seat held by veteran Rep. Bobby Rush. He joins John Howell to discuss his plans as a congressman and why he decided to run.

Comedian and fellow DePaul Blue Demon Geoff Asmus (JFL Montreal) joins Mike and Ken to discuss the Bible, study abroad and classic rock and roll music.   The charity pop quiz portion of this show benefits My Block, My Hood, My City.  Match our donation and we’ll shout you out on the show!  You can find them below: https://www.formyblock.org/     Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.twitter.com/edschmedpod www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/edschmedpod     Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Geoff Asmus www.twitter.com/geoffreyatm

On January 8th, Edgewater Castle Soccer Club launched the Solidarity Kit, a jersey designed in collaboration with the Black Fires supporters group and photographer Mel D Cole, with 80% of all proceeds going to My Block, My Hood, My City. Alex is joined by several of the voices who had input on the project to discuss how it came about, what it says about the priorities of ECFC, and the roll of soccer in helping to shape the communities it takes root in. Panel: - Andrew Swanson, co-founder and general manager of Edgewater Castle FC - Nabila Ahmed, marketing director for Edgewater Castle FC - JP Calubaquib, freelance photographer - Ernesto Gonzalez, My Block My Hood My City - Adam La Vitola, founder of Clubhouse Athletic You can follow both Edgewater Castle FC and My Block, My Hood, My City on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Video of the kit launch, produced by JP: https://twitter.com/EdgewaterCastle/status/1336385056596766723?s=20 Follow the show on Twitter @soccer_cast Follow Alex on Twitter @alex_s_campbell Subscribe, Rate and Review wherever you get your podcasts! Music by HookSounds --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode of #BTLRadioShow takes us from the social consciousness of A TINY RIPPLE OF HOPE in Chicago to the wild and wacky world of WILLY'S WONDERLAND. First up is our exclusive conversation with director KEVIN LEWIS going in-depth on the wild and wonderful world of WILLY'S WONDERLAND starring Nic Cage! Who doesn't love a Nic Cage film – especially when he's being Nic Cage at the top of his game. And that's exactly what we get from him in WILLY'S WONDERLAND. Listen as Kevin talks about his attraction to G.O. Parson's script, working with Cage in developing the character of "The Janitor", Molly Coffee's detailed production design, cinematography and developing extreme dutched angles and explosive use of color and light in collaboration with his cinematographer David Newbert, scoring by Emoi, and so much more. Then we shift gears as director/producer JASON POLEVOI joins us live talking about his documentary A TINY RIPPLE OF HOPE which had its world premiere at the virtual 2021 Slamdance Film Festival. Focusing on the story of Chicago native, Jahmal Cole and his My Block, My Hood, My City organization which brings hope and opportunity to teenagers across Chicago's segregated South and West Sides, the film follows a formative year for Jahmal as he makes the hard decisions and sacrifices for the community over himself. Listen as Jason talks about the genesis of the documentary, the multi-year course of shooting, shifting through-line of the film's focus, narrowing the scope of story to one year and making the decision as to which year would be the focus, the lengthy and challenging editing process, and more. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

My Block, My Hood, My City community organizer Nathan Cordero talks about how the M3 “Shovel Crew” is removing snow for those who can’t. The volunteer-based snow removal team looks to make life a little easier and less stressful for seniors and residents with disabilities. Visit formyblock.org/shovelcrew to volunteer or request snow removal.

Jahmal Cole is the confident and charismatic leader of My Block, My Hood, My City: an organization that brings hope and opportunity to teenagers across Chicago's segregated South and West Sides. Away from the spotlight of his important work though, Jahmal is in the fight of his life as he battles to keep his home out of foreclosure, his marriage alive, and himself out of harm's way. A Tiny Ripple of Hope follows a formative year for Jahmal as he struggles with everything he must sacrifice so that the people and the city he loves can prosper. About the Director: Jason Polevoi is a founding partner of the Chicago-based production company One City Films and the first-time feature Director and Producer of the Slamdance Film Festival premiering documentary A Tiny Ripple of Hope. Jason’s previous credits include the Chicago/Midwest Emmy-winning documentary F*** Your Hair, the Independent Lens series The Calling, and A Regional Taste, a first-of-its-kind docuseries for the James Beard Foundation.   About Jahmal Cole: A champion of social justice, Jahmal Cole’s mission is to build a more interconnected Chicago on the pillars of service and education. As the founder and CEO of the city’s fastest-growing social impact organization, My Block • My Hood • My City, Jahmal is the creator of an exposure-based education program for teens and a network of volunteer initiatives that serve Chicago communities year-round.  In 2018, Jahmal was named a Chicagoan of the Year (http://go2.mailengine1.com/click/fcoj-2czupr-ypn3sx-gewyggp8/) by Chicago Magazine, in 2019, he was named to Crain’s 40 under 40 (http://go2.mailengine1.com/click/fcoj-2czupr-ypn3sy-gewyggp9/) , and in 2020 he was awarded the American Red Cross Community Impact Hero Award.

The inspiring, gritty documentary, A TINY RIPPLE OF HOPE, focuses on Jahmal Cole with his My Block, My Hood, My City: an organization bringing hope and opportunity to teenagers across Chicago's segregated South and West Sides. Cole is charismatic and charming, and the beating heart of his community –because he does care so very much (his home mortgage is used to fund his organization!). This aspirational feature film documentary A TINY RIPPLE OF HOPE from award winning filmmaker Jason Polevoi will make its world premiere at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival (February 12th – 25th, 2021) as a Competition Documentary and the film follows a formative year for Jahmal as he struggles with everything he must sacrifice so that the people and the city he loves can prosper. Director Jason Polevoi joins us to talk about the complex and occasionally chaotic life and work of Jahmal Cole as well as documenting the systemic barriers that far too many people living in Chicago’s poorest zip codes are forced to navigate and the joy of watching so many, including Jahmal, forge their way towards a better future. For news and updates go to: onecityfilms.com To watch A Tiny Ripple of Hope go to: slamdance.com

Premiering at the Slamdance Film Festival, Jason Polevoi’s documentary A Tiny Ripple of Hope follows Jahmal Cole, the charismatic leader of My Block, My Hood, My City: an organization that brings hope and opportunity to teenagers across Chicago.

Comedian, actor and rapper Ricarlo Flanagan(Shameless, Last Comic Standing) joins host Mike O’Keefe and headmaster Ken Hamlett to talk hip hop, Jehovah’s Witness and how he and Mike started comedy together.   The charity pop quiz portion of this show benefits My Block, My Hood, My City.  Match our donation and we’ll shout you out on the show!  You can find them below: https://www.formyblock.org/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe   Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Ricarlo Flanagan and check out his music video for “Revolution” www.instagram.com/fatherflanagn www.twitter.com/fatherflanagn   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIrSdtYfTqk

We give a brief review of New Year's Eve (not Steve). 2020 is over and Credere threw that bitch away like a dirty jizz rag. Our year's in review. My Block ayyyyappp (trademarked) and the future of cities. Brandon's financial minute without help from Gza. Tom Brady and most QBs don't seem like rather fun people. Nike jerseys bring kids to that college. Under Armour comes in third like the Clippers. The concept often discussed but never detailed until now: designed oblivescence. We are firing on all cylinders this year, watch your assholes.

Class is in session! Host Mike O’Keefe and Headmaster Ken Hamlett welcome in comedian Josh O’Neill(Funniest Person in Cincinnati) to talk about all boys high school, corporal punishment and drama programs.   The charity pop quiz portion of this show benefits My Block, My Hood, My City.  Match our donation and we’ll shout you out on the show!  You can find them below: https://www.formyblock.org/   Follow Mike O’Keefe www.twitter.com/themikeokeefe www.instagram.com/themikeokeefe   Follow Ken Hamlett www.kendalehamlett.com www.instagram.com/kenhamlett   Follow Josh O’Neill www.instagram.com/joshoatmeal www.twitter.com/joshoatmeal

As a proud Chicagoan, unEntitled Expressions presented by Jack Daniel's provides me with a platform to celebrate the city that made me. For this month's episode, we're featuring two #HometownHeroes and #FriendsofJack that continue to push the envelope to do good for our city.Check out the stories of visual artist, Hailey Marie Losselyong, and champion of social justice and founder of My Block. My Hood, My City., Jahmal Cole!

It's the next episode of The Frunchroom podcast...18 months later. You can listen to the podcast for an explanation of why it's been so long. These are our 2nd anniversary shows from April 2017.  Our readers are (their descriptions reflect their lives at the time of their reading): NIGHT TWO * Jahmal Cole Founder of My Block, My Hood, My City * Bridget Gainer Part-time pol, full-time Chicagoan, reader, mother & dual citizen * Lendon Sadler Activist & actor; performer, raconteur, unabashed lover * Kevin Coval Poet; community builder; artistic director, Young Chicago Authors* Kim Bellware Huffington Post reporter, bike adventurer and full-city wanderer Night One can be found earlier in this feed. Our next live show is Thursday, January 16th at Beverly Arts Center. Recorded on April 27th, 2017 at Beverly Woods Restaurant at 115th and Western Ave. Audio production and editing by Tim Mata. Brought to you by your host Scott Smith – a resident of Beverly/Morgan Park – and The Beverly Area Arts Alliance.

Welcome to “The Elements of Being” podcast, where I dissect and explore the minds and habits of filmmakers, writers, and industry icons. Essentially, we learn what makes them flip the switch to achieve great feats, goals, and milestones and a chance to geek out over the psychology behind human behavior.Today, you'll hear an inspiring conversation with a champion of social justice, Jahmal Cole. His mission is to build a more interconnected Chicago on the pillars of service and education...and this was without a doubt reflected in our time together.As the founder and CEO of the city's fastest-growing social impact organization, “My Block. My Hood. My City.”, Jahmal is the creator of an exposure-based education program for teens and a network of volunteer initiatives that serve Chicago communities year-round. Traveling, youth mentorship, and community organizing are the subjects of Jahmal's highly acclaimed books and speeches. He has spoken to audiences ranging from high school students to the Mayor of Chicago.Jahmal is most recently the recipient of the 2019 Champion of Freedom Award from Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the 2018 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Honoree, and the 2018 Chicago City Council Resolution Award. In 2018, he was also named one of the “20 Most Inspiring Chicagoans” by Streetwise Magazine and a Chicagoan of the Year by Chicago Magazine.Specifically, we discuss:-How to stir community spirit starting with small gestures-Inspiration from Uber bumper stickers of all places-The importance of establishing intent-Removing yourself from the destructive traps of justification-Taking responsibility for your conditions and environment-And much, much more!***Learn more about Jahmal Cole and the foundation on https://www.formyblock.org/. You can also follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.***Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please complete our podcast sponsorship form.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and other listeners and guests definitely appreciate them!

Jahmal Cole thought his only career options were to be a basketball player or a rapper because that's all he could see in the neighborhood where he grew up. It wasn't until a Greyhound bus trip to Texas took him outside the city that he realized there was a great big world out there waiting to be discovered. Decades later, Cole is a multiple award-winning youth mentor, author and community organizer who has been named “Chicagoan of the Year” and one of the “20 Most Inspiring Chicagoans.” His organization My Block, My Hood, My City takes youth from under-resourced Chicago schools on field trips around the city in order to overcome isolation, boost educational attainment, and open them up to new possibilities for their lives. In one of our most inspiring interviews to date, Jahmal Cole tells the Creative Muscle his harrowing story of overcoming obstacles, using creativity to beat seemingly insurmountable odds, the importance of mentors, the need for the long game, and power of goals.