Podcasts about My Hood

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.

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.

T.Barb, a powerhouse comedian and entertainer, proudly represents the Detroit is Different family, bringing laughter and light to the heart of Detroit and beyond. A natural-born performer, T.Barb's talent is rooted in her family's rich legacy of creativity, with her father and great-grandparents blazing trails in entertainment before her. She has taken the stage by storm with her comedy album, Retired Hood Rat Podcast, and her newest venture as executive producer of the hit Tubi series Only in My Hood. Through triumphs and challenges—including the profound losses of her brother and sister—T.Barb remains resilient, turning personal pain into creative inspiration. Boldly declaring herself one of the best stand-up comedians in the nation, she is unapologetic about her greatness and passionate about elevating Detroit's incredible talent. T.Barb also embraces her role as a mentor, grooming her son Reggie to continue the "family business" and championing the importance of community and collaboration. With her unshakable confidence, sharp humor, and heartfelt dedication to her city, T.Barb is amplifying Detroit's unique stories on national platforms and proving that her voice—and Detroit's—is unforgettable. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/c968f7fb-bfa3-49ab-bdbd-7e2bdefa0cfc

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Help Decorate Homes For The Holidays With My Block, My Hood, My City: The community group is aiming to decorate more than 500 homes Saturday across the […]

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.

WELCOME to the 5th Season & 5th Anniversary for A News You Can Use Podcast. Thank you so much for being apart of our journey. Today's episode, we go live to the Dallas Catalyst Project event in Dallas, Texas in the Sunny South Dallas region. South Dallas is where I grew up and was raised as a child. Sunny South Dallas is MY HOOD. Celebrating today because of all of the awesome 22 projects that are underway with vital funding revitalizing this part of the city. Here is more information on the Dallas Catalyst Project: In 2018, we introduced the Dallas Catalyst Project (DCP) as a place-based neighborhood revitalization initiative among TREC Community Investors and three nonprofit partners: St. Philip's School & Community Center, Cornerstone Baptist Church, and Forest Forward. These organizations continue to team up to help make a difference in South Dallas' Forest District. Throughout the initiative, TREC members have served as project managers for the three community organizations and provided pro bono professional services, technical assistance, and fundraising support. Featured music & beats by Frenchaire Gardner & Common Folk. Email your positive music by BLACK artists to melchizedekllc at gmail dot com. Email us your Guest Suggestions too. Rate & Review the podcast. Leave us a message to play on the next episode ⁠here⁠. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠@ FRENCHAIRE_GARDNER ⁠⁠ SHOP FRENCHAIRE'S BOOKS & ARTSY MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠linqapp.com/frenchaire⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.frenchaire.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Finding Joy in the Journey Vol 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠T⁠⁠he "Strategy" in Struggle Mini-ebook Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠http://frenchyswonders.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/frenchaireg⁠⁠⁠ AFFILIATE LINK FOR OMNIA RADIATION BALANCER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.omniaradiationbalancer.comE?p=B1dZwBsTD⁠⁠⁠⁠ USE CODE BE FOR 10% OFF Your support is urgently needed. Your contribution will ensure continued programming, assistance with purchasing equipment (mics), and annual fees for streaming services (StreamYard/Zoom). ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/Frenchaire⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paypal.me/Frenchaire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/Frenchaire⁠⁠⁠ Cashapp $Beandusllc Venmo Frenchaire-Gardner ⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/news-you-can-use/message

Moulz & Mel head back to school for the Season 13 premiere, reviewing what is certainly a prerequisite trap album in Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, Young Jeezy's major label debut. ---------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (11:09 - 13:50) -- The Rap Rankings Game (42:07) -- RAB Express: Gucci Mane, Droptopwop (1:48:24) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:10:40) -- Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 Info (2:39:56) -- Track 1: "Thug Motivation 101" (3:25:38) -- Track 2: "Standing Ovation" (3:57:26) -- Track 3: "Gangsta Music" (4:10:00) -- Track 4: "Let's Get It / Sky's The Limit" (4:20:14) -- Track 5: "And Then What" (4:28:33) -- Track 6: "Go Crazy" (4:43:19) -- Track 7: "Last Of A Dying Breed" (5:24:24) -- Track 8: "My Hood" (5:28:27) -- Track 9: "Bottom Of The Map" (5:36:03) -- Track 10: "Get Ya Mind Right" (5:43:58) -- Track 11: "Trap Star" (6:05:19) -- Track 12: "Bang" (6:30:35) -- Track 13: "Don't Get Caught" (6:37:07) -- Track 14: "Soul Survivor" (6:47:21) -- Track 15: "Trap Or Die" (7:11:20) -- Track 16: "Tear It Up" (7:28:05) -- Track 17: "That's How Ya Feel" (7:34:53) -- Track 18: "Talk To 'Em" (7:38:07) -- Track 19: "Air Forces" (7:49:26) -- Ranking Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 (7:53:57) -- Outro (8:00:06)

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  

Past races Rock Cut Hobo 50K - Rockford  https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Rockford/RockCutHoboTrailRuns?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     My Block, My Hood, My City Neighborhoods 5K 5K run Chicago https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/MyBlockMyHoodMyCity5k?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   South Holland Fun Run 5K 5K run South Holland https://raceroster.com/events/2022/56682/village-of-south-holland-fun-run   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   Naperville Trails Half Marathon 13.1M run Naperville https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Wheaton/NapervilleTrailsHalfMarathon?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw @allcommunityevents 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   UPCOMING EVENTS September 17th   Christmas Without Cancer 5K 5K run | kids run Virtual Option https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/EvergreenPark/ChristmasWithoutCancer5kRunWalk?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   Illinois Brewery Running Series - Whiner Beer Company 5K run https://breweryrunningseries22.com/illinois/   Makin' Tracks 5K 5K run Gages Lake https://sedolfoundation.org/making-strides-for-special-kids-annual-5k-run-walk/   Run/Walk for Refugee Kids 5K run | kids run Glenview https://exodusworldservice.org/rw-2022/   St. Margaret Mary Catholic School 5K 5K run | kids run Virtual Option Algonquin https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Algonquin/STMM5KKIDSDASH?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   Thin Mint Sprint 5K run Virtual Option Fox River Grove https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/FoxRiverGrove/GSNIThinMintSprint?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   Tiger 10 Miler 10M trail run Byron https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Byron/Tiger10MilerTrailRace?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   September 18th CARA 20 miler https://www.cararuns.org/readytorun @ChicagoAreaRunnersAssociation  'Oui' Run 5K 5K, 1M run | kids run Chicago https://www.ouirun5k.org/   Daisy Dash 5K 5K run Dekalb https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Dekalb/DaisyDashDekalb?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   Fall Finish - Chicago 10K, 5K run Aurora https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Aurora/FallFinishChicago?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   Fitness for All 5K 5K run Chicago https://pxmfitness.pushpress.com/open/event/cal_eddba6408f45bf?framed=0   Fox Valley Marathon 26.2M, 20M, 13.1M, 5K run St. Charles http://www.fv26.com/ @foxvalleymarathon   North Shore Triathlon sprint, supersprint triathlon Wilmette https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Wilmette/NorthShoreTriathlon?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   Running4Heroes DuPage 5K 5K run Virtual Option Glen Ellyn https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/GlenEllyn/Running4HeroesDuPage5K?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw   SEA Blue Prostate Cancer Walk/Run 5K run Chicago https://support.zerocancer.org/site/TR/RunWalk/chicago-seablue?fr_id=2560&pg=entry   Chicago Marathon Shakeout run - October 8th - 10am - Arcteryx https://community-events.arcteryx.com/chicagomarathonshakeoutrun @arcteryxchicago

@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

Massive delay in uploading this show, almost a month in fact. Been in London 5 weeks now didn't anticipate how much of a set back these things can be and although I do live by consistency being key, sometimes its just not possible. But anyway I got my shit back in order, Im real happy to be in London and I can't start doing some real life shit for the whole genre. I appreciate your patience and support. For this show I had to get my longest running friend involved who I met though the phone genre. Ive been chatting to Nitay for a good few years now and despite being flights away from each other, have stayed in contact. He flew out to the UK and we had a crazy time touring the place. Anyway very soon Ill be announcing my next guest he's one of the founders of purple posse and has created some of the most iconic tracks in the game, but for now here's 2 of the hottest mixes in the genre right now. Keep it locked! VOL.12 TRACKLIST 1. Lapse - Pay Yo Bills 2. Yaridascary - Big Booty Bitch 3. 1.9.9.9 - The Bad Guy 4. 1ony - My Hood w/Codewine 5. Yaridascary - Fuck It Suck It 6. Roland Jones - Most Wanted w/Triple Tix 7. Open - The FO Five w/Sycho 8. Cassyb - Claim You Are A Killa 9. Sorrymane - All White Rari w/Berrymane 10. MVP Spenz - All Of That 11. Roland Jones - Aimin' For The Top w/ Triple Tix & Hydra 12. Lxnelychaxs - Give It Up 2 Me 13. Emune - Runnin' From Evil w/ Roland Jones 14. Supbox - Cinderella w/Jason Rich 15. Soudiere - Used To 16. 1ony - Shyne Up w/Feeney 17. Sans - She 18. Lapse - Dead Presidents w/Unseen 19. Sorrymane & Nickyslime - Untitled 20. Arturo - Comin On A Real w/Evil 21. Shadowstar - Take Slow w/Evil & Mista Playa 22. Nickyslime - Blues w/Calm 23. Evil - Straight Underground 24. Haku - Murda On They Mindz 25. Pooty - Psychopath 26. North Posse - Ain't Enough w/Blubear 27. 1ony - Blades 28. Supbox - Lines 29. Dj Yung Vamp - Psicko w/Bsterthegawd 30. Blubear - Still Humble 31. Dj Yung Vamp - Step Back w/Thahomey 32. Villain - Going Ghost 33. Goupil - Woke Up In This Bitch 34. Kloudbug - Outer Limits ( A Chilling Narrative) NITAY ARAMA TRACKLIST TBC

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.

Este capítulo de De La 656 podcast estuvo quien mueve los hilos en el Hood, Raul Granados, más conocido como el Sicko de My Hood, desde haciendo ropa hasta organizando conciertos, este vato es rapero, productor musical, serigrafista, diseñador, creador de contenido, videografo o en sus palabras “Soy lo que necesito ser”, nos cuenta como fue su proceso para llegar a hacer Rap y consolidar un proyecto que expone la escena del Hip Hop y contribuir en ella de diversas maneras. Síguenos en nuestras redes: My Hood: http://www.myhood.mx/ https://www.instagram.com/myhood.mx https://www.facebook.com/MyhoodMX https://www.youtube.com/c/MyhoodMX Ismadara656: https://www.instagram.com/ismadara656 https://www.facebook.com/Ismadara656 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHeTRAa5uj3XKUv8Tw5Te1A --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dela656/message

(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 […]

Gentrification!!! Does your hood or neighborhood look the same as it was when you were young? Maybe like our communities, you may have been gentrified! Well, the Gents discuss the truth about Gentrification in this topic, Welcome to My Hood? Here is the Team: Denry the Overcomer, Patience, and Harlem Mic 3 Brothers being Honest about everything from music, sports, politics, faith, education, and the list goes on. We want you to B. Honest to God, B. Honest with your neighbor, and most of all B. Honest with yourself. You can now see our handsome faces and more on YouTube: B. Honest Network also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSncTS9gpbU Host(s) - Denry the Overcomer from the Kyrie and Denry GenXYZ Podcast @denrydaovercomer - Mike Miller from the Sabbath Sneakers Podcast @gods_soulbrotha1 - Arnell "Patience" Gospel Hip Hop Recording Artist @therealpatience 1 Guy from the North 1 Guy from the South 1 Guy from the West Indies (Jamaica) Popular Episode: - Mental Toughness? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/denry-the-overcomer/message

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!

Say His Name. This month, Sophie and Hannah finally get to talk about Nia DaCosta's spiritual sequel to the 1992 film Candyman. Sophie does way too much research, and Hannah can't stop burping. It's one of our more serious episodes, but we hope that you'll enjoy it. Wanna connect with the show? If you want to connect with us, send us feedback, or tell us what you'd make as your last meal before the aliens come, you can email us at 28daysladyer@gmail.com Sophie: @philliesfemme Hannah: @better_shirts_chicago (Instagram) Links: Podcast Episodes/Interviews The Faculty of Horror, Episode 8 - A Friend of a Friend: Urban Legends in Film Afrohorror, Season 2, Episode 1 – Candyman (1992) Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] - Candyman Psychoanalysis – Generational Trauma/Candyman (1992) The Sound of ‘Candyman' Comes from a Hauntingly Cyclical History - NPR ‘Candyman' Director Nia DaCosta on Working with Jordan Peele and Keeping the Romantic Nature of the Character – Collider Resources The Case for Reparations – Ta-Nehisi Coates The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America – Richard Rothstein They Came in Through the Bathroom Mirror – The Chicago Reader How a Story About the Horrors of Housing Projects Became Part of a Horror Movie – The Chicago Reader George Stinney Jr. – Wikipedia Cabrini-Green Homes – Wikipedia com/Impact In Ladyer News Anti-Racism Daily How Target Got Cozy With the Cops, Turning Black Neighbors Into Suspects – Bloomberg My Block, My Hood, My City Forever Calcasieu! Anatomy of a Scream Grim Magazine

It's episode 47, but the first episode in our new series called Welcome 2 My Hood! For the debut, we talking all things Atlanta. We traveled down to the ATL, linked up with some friends, and talked about the city. It's rich black culture, it's nightlife, and just overall what life is like living in the A. Tap in now! - [FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES! @faxfromthelab] - [STARRING: Max Sayless, Mic Navarro, Panama Duce, Malik Stokes] - [MUSIC - "Welcome To My Hood" by DJ Khaled/"Welcome To Atlanta" by Jermaine Dupri] - #FFTL #FFTLAtlanta #Welcome2MyHood

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.

This is Unsung, our podcast with Sonos Radio where the world's greatest artists reveal their heroes who never caught the spotlight.To round off the series, we're touching base with a true musical innovator. Dizzee Rascal is one of the most influential British artists of the 21st century. Born and raised in East London, his musical journey started aged 14, rapping over jungle and drum ‘n' bass on London's pirate stations. In 2003, Dizzee released his debut album, 'Boy In Da Corner'. Capturing the tension and isolation of inner-city life through lucid lyrical storytelling and a groundbreaking production style now known globally as grime.Dizzee's Unsung choice is Memphis rapper Project Pat. First making waves through collaborations with Three Mix Mafia, the hugely influential rap trio founded by his brother Juicy J, Pat's distinctive flow, playfully irreverent lyrics and his taste for minimal, lo-fi beats gained him cult status and helped anoint the South and the new capital of US rap. It's also a sound which, in the 90s, captured the attention of a young Dizzee Rascal, then a schoolboy in Tower Hamlets.Dizzee talks to journalist and documentary maker Kieran Yates about discovering Pat, his affinity with Southern hip-hop which led to a 2007 collaboration with Pimp C and Bun B of UGK and what it means for music to be a product of its environment. The series is produced by Eliza Lomas and mixed by Becky Street. The series leads are Duncan Harrison and Luke Sutton.Project Pat: If You Ain't from My Hood (feat. DJ Paul & Juicy J)Three 6 Mafia: Azz & TittiesDizzee Rascal: KrymeDizzee Rascal: I Luv UProject Pat: Y'all Ni**az Ain't No Killaz, Y'all Ni**az Some HoesThree 6 Mafia: Sippin On Some SyrupDizzee Rascal: Where's Da G'sSkepta: It Ain't SafeProject Pat: Aggravated RobberyProject Pat: Don't Save HerProject Pat: Chickenhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the help of astrologer Vivian Hecimovich, Michelle and Natalya explore the basics of astrology. Vivian also touches on how she came to discover her love for yoga and tarot. * To book a session with Vivian, please visit: https://www.stars-in-alignment.com/services IG: stars_in_alignment * Contact My Block, My Hood, My City: https://www.formyblock.org/ IG: myblockmyhoodmycity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myblockmyhoodmycity Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbmhmc Theme music by Matt Carrico Transition music by Joseph Beg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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

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

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

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

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

On their return to their temporary home of Flag something begins to feel off. Snow begins to fall as the roar of an engine is heard from above.Be sure to tweet about our show using #TPAG and # FAZ !BLM Donations:To the FamiliesAhmaud Arbery: "This fundraiser was designed to assist Ahmaud's mother; Ms. Wanda Cooper-Jones and her immediate family with financial support during this extreme difficult time and in their struggle for justice for the murder of Ahmaud Marquez Arbery."Breonna Taylor: "We are SO THANKFUL for EVERYONE standing up for justice and saying her name! We're not stopping until we truly get justice! All of you are such a blessing! It's amazing!"David McAtee: "There is no goal to reach and there is no dollar amount that will ever equal David's life, so this campaign will do everything in its power to secure as many relief funds as possible for the McAtee family."Elijah McClain: "This is the only official fundraiser that I [Sheneen McClain] am involved in for my son. Other fundraisers with Elijah's name attached, around the world, are not mine."George Floyd: "This fund is established to cover funeral and burial expenses, mental and grief counseling, lodging and travel for all court proceedings, and to assist our family in the days to come as we continue to seek justice for George."Tony McDade: "This fund is established to cover funeral and burial expenses, mental and grief counseling, and to assist Tony's family in the days to come as they continue to seek justice for Tony."Rayshard Brooks: "This GoFundMe is managed by Stewart Trial Attorneys' Care Team on behalf of the family of our client Rayshard Brooks. 100% of funds raised will go to the family of Rayshard Brooks."Robert Fuller: "Words can't describe how my family is feeling. We grew up there in the Antelope Valley, we have so many friends, families that loved Robert. Please help with whatever you can."To Bail FundsThe Bail Project: "Join our thousands of donors who are helping us post bail for people who can't afford it, reuniting families and restoring the presumption of innocence – one person at a time."Brooklyn Bail Fund: "Committed to challenging the racism, inequality, and injustice of a criminal legal system and immigration and deportation regime that disproportionately target and harm low-income communities of color."Emergency Release Fund: "The mission of the Emergency Release Fund is to ensure that no trans person at risk in New York City jails remains in detention before trial."LGBTQ Fund: "To secure the safety and liberty of individuals in U.S. jails and immigration facilities, we work to build a critical mass against the mass detention of LGBTQ individuals."National Bail Fund Network: "The National Bail Fund Network is made up of over sixty community bail and bond funds across the country."National Bail Out: "A Black-led and Black-centered collective of abolitionist organizers, lawyers and activists building a community-based movement to support our folks and end systems of pretrial detention and ultimately mass incarceration."Minnesota Freedom Fund: "The Minnesota Freedom Fund pays criminal bail and immigration bond for those who cannot afford to as we seek to end discriminatory, coercive, and oppressive jailing."Peoples City Council Freedom Fund: "This fund will go towards: Legal support, bail, fines, and court fees for arrested protesters, medical bills and transportation for injured protesters, direct monetary support to Black Lives Matter Los Angeles and more."For the FightACLU: "Black people are being murdered and brutalized by police with near impunity. Act with us to end police brutality, demand racial justice, and defend our right to protest. Your donation will fuel our legal battles and urgent advocacy efforts."Black Lives Matter: "[Our] mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes."Black Visions Collective: "Black Visions Collective envisions a world in which ALL Black Lives Matter. We use the guidance and brilliance of our ancestors as well as the teachings of our own experiences to pursue our commitment to dismantling systems of oppression and violence."Campaign Zero: "Funds donated to Campaign Zero support the analysis of policing practices across the country, research to identify effective solutions to end police violence, technical assistance to organizers leading police accountability campaigns and the development of model legislation and advocacy to end police violence nationwide."Color of Change: "Color of Change designs campaigns powerful enough to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back, and champion solutions that move us all forward."Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp: "Our mission is to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders."Fair Fight: "We promote fair elections in Georgia and around the country, encourage voter participation in elections, and educate voters about elections and their voting rights."The Marsha P. Johnson Institute: "Protects and defends the human rights of BLACK transgender people. We do this by organizing, advocating, creating an intentional community to heal, developing transformative leadership, and promoting our collective power."NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: "Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans."Sylvia Rivera Law Project: "SRLP works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence."For the CultureAfrican American Cultural Heritage Action Fund: "Our mission: to draw attention to the remarkable stories that evoke centuries of African American activism and achievement, and to tell our nation's full history."Black & Brown Founders: "We provide community, education, and access to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, allowing them to launch and build tech businesses with modest resources."Black Girls Code: "To increase the number of women of color in the digital space by empowering girls of color ages 7 to 17 to become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities, and builders of their own futures through exposure to computer science and technology."EmbraceRace: "We identify, organize -- and, as needed, create -- the tools, resources, discussion spaces, and networks we need to meet 4 goals: Nurture resilience in children of color, nurture inclusive, empathetic children of all stripes, raise kids who think critically about racial inequity and support a movement of kid and adult racial justice advocates for all children."My Block, My Hood, My City: "Provides underprivileged youth with an awareness of the world and opportunities beyond their neighborhood. We take students on explorations focused on STEM, Arts & Culture, Citizenry & Volunteerism, Health, Community Development, Culinary Arts, and Entrepreneurism."The Okra Project: "A collective that seeks to address the global crisis faced by Black Trans people by bringing home cooked, healthy, and culturally specific meals and resources to Black Trans People wherever we can reach them."Pretty Brown Girl: "An organization dedicated to educating and empowering girls of color by encouraging self-acceptance while cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being."The Transgender District: "The Transgender District aims to stabilize and economically empower the transgender community through ownership of homes, businesses, historic and cultural sites, and safe community spaces."Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TPAGWebsite: TPAG.NetworkSocial Media:Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPAGnetworkTatyana Keller: https://www.youtube.com/user/xXMadTekXxConnor Nielson: Tumblr: Liberated NerdCarter Myer: https://twitter.com/CarterDesertManAll music from DeWolfe Music Library:https://www.dewolfemusic.com/Dominik Johnson - The Trail South (Starts at 0:00:07)Gareth Davies and William Pound - Midnight Harmonica (Starts at 0:00:50)James Spilling - Round the Corner (Starts at 0:09:46)Jordan Rees - The Tribe (Starts at 0:12:11)Jack Trombey - Easy Street (Starts at 0:26:59)Clive Pearsall - Dust Bowl (Starts at 0:40: 57)Sir Bald Diddley - Fell for you (Starts at 0:44:14)Dominik Johnson and Alex Tschallener - Keep Rolling (Starts at 0:47:18) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On their return to their temporary home of Flag something begins to feel off. Snow begins to fall as the roar of an engine is heard from above.Be sure to tweet about our show using #TPAG and # FAZ !BLM Donations:To the FamiliesAhmaud Arbery: "This fundraiser was designed to assist Ahmaud's mother; Ms. Wanda Cooper-Jones and her immediate family with financial support during this extreme difficult time and in their struggle for justice for the murder of Ahmaud Marquez Arbery."Breonna Taylor: "We are SO THANKFUL for EVERYONE standing up for justice and saying her name! We’re not stopping until we truly get justice! All of you are such a blessing! It’s amazing!"David McAtee: "There is no goal to reach and there is no dollar amount that will ever equal David's life, so this campaign will do everything in its power to secure as many relief funds as possible for the McAtee family."Elijah McClain: "This is the only official fundraiser that I [Sheneen McClain] am involved in for my son. Other fundraisers with Elijah’s name attached, around the world, are not mine."George Floyd: "This fund is established to cover funeral and burial expenses, mental and grief counseling, lodging and travel for all court proceedings, and to assist our family in the days to come as we continue to seek justice for George."Tony McDade: "This fund is established to cover funeral and burial expenses, mental and grief counseling, and to assist Tony's family in the days to come as they continue to seek justice for Tony."Rayshard Brooks: "This GoFundMe is managed by Stewart Trial Attorneys' Care Team on behalf of the family of our client Rayshard Brooks. 100% of funds raised will go to the family of Rayshard Brooks."Robert Fuller: "Words can’t describe how my family is feeling. We grew up there in the Antelope Valley, we have so many friends, families that loved Robert. Please help with whatever you can."To Bail FundsThe Bail Project: "Join our thousands of donors who are helping us post bail for people who can't afford it, reuniting families and restoring the presumption of innocence – one person at a time."Brooklyn Bail Fund: "Committed to challenging the racism, inequality, and injustice of a criminal legal system and immigration and deportation regime that disproportionately target and harm low-income communities of color."Emergency Release Fund: "The mission of the Emergency Release Fund is to ensure that no trans person at risk in New York City jails remains in detention before trial."LGBTQ Fund: "To secure the safety and liberty of individuals in U.S. jails and immigration facilities, we work to build a critical mass against the mass detention of LGBTQ individuals."National Bail Fund Network: "The National Bail Fund Network is made up of over sixty community bail and bond funds across the country."National Bail Out: "A Black-led and Black-centered collective of abolitionist organizers, lawyers and activists building a community-based movement to support our folks and end systems of pretrial detention and ultimately mass incarceration."Minnesota Freedom Fund: "The Minnesota Freedom Fund pays criminal bail and immigration bond for those who cannot afford to as we seek to end discriminatory, coercive, and oppressive jailing."Peoples City Council Freedom Fund: "This fund will go towards: Legal support, bail, fines, and court fees for arrested protesters, medical bills and transportation for injured protesters, direct monetary support to Black Lives Matter Los Angeles and more."For the FightACLU: "Black people are being murdered and brutalized by police with near impunity. Act with us to end police brutality, demand racial justice, and defend our right to protest. Your donation will fuel our legal battles and urgent advocacy efforts."Black Lives Matter: "[Our] mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes."Black Visions Collective: "Black Visions Collective envisions a world in which ALL Black Lives Matter. We use the guidance and brilliance of our ancestors as well as the teachings of our own experiences to pursue our commitment to dismantling systems of oppression and violence."Campaign Zero: "Funds donated to Campaign Zero support the analysis of policing practices across the country, research to identify effective solutions to end police violence, technical assistance to organizers leading police accountability campaigns and the development of model legislation and advocacy to end police violence nationwide."Color of Change: "Color of Change designs campaigns powerful enough to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back, and champion solutions that move us all forward."Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp: "Our mission is to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders."Fair Fight: "We promote fair elections in Georgia and around the country, encourage voter participation in elections, and educate voters about elections and their voting rights."The Marsha P. Johnson Institute: "Protects and defends the human rights of BLACK transgender people. We do this by organizing, advocating, creating an intentional community to heal, developing transformative leadership, and promoting our collective power."NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: "Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans."Sylvia Rivera Law Project: "SRLP works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence."For the CultureAfrican American Cultural Heritage Action Fund: "Our mission: to draw attention to the remarkable stories that evoke centuries of African American activism and achievement, and to tell our nation’s full history."Black & Brown Founders: "We provide community, education, and access to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, allowing them to launch and build tech businesses with modest resources."Black Girls Code: "To increase the number of women of color in the digital space by empowering girls of color ages 7 to 17 to become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities, and builders of their own futures through exposure to computer science and technology."EmbraceRace: "We identify, organize -- and, as needed, create -- the tools, resources, discussion spaces, and networks we need to meet 4 goals: Nurture resilience in children of color, nurture inclusive, empathetic children of all stripes, raise kids who think critically about racial inequity and support a movement of kid and adult racial justice advocates for all children."My Block, My Hood, My City: "Provides underprivileged youth with an awareness of the world and opportunities beyond their neighborhood. We take students on explorations focused on STEM, Arts & Culture, Citizenry & Volunteerism, Health, Community Development, Culinary Arts, and Entrepreneurism."The Okra Project: "A collective that seeks to address the global crisis faced by Black Trans people by bringing home cooked, healthy, and culturally specific meals and resources to Black Trans People wherever we can reach them."Pretty Brown Girl: "An organization dedicated to educating and empowering girls of color by encouraging self-acceptance while cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being."The Transgender District: "The Transgender District aims to stabilize and economically empower the transgender community through ownership of homes, businesses, historic and cultural sites, and safe community spaces."Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TPAGWebsite: TPAG.NetworkSocial Media:Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPAGnetworkTatyana Keller: https://www.youtube.com/user/xXMadTekXxConnor Nielson: Tumblr: Liberated NerdCarter Myer: https://twitter.com/CarterDesertManAll music from DeWolfe Music Library:https://www.dewolfemusic.com/Dominik Johnson - The Trail South (Starts at 0:00:07)Gareth Davies and William Pound - Midnight Harmonica (Starts at 0:00:50)James Spilling - Round the Corner (Starts at 0:09:46)Jordan Rees - The Tribe (Starts at 0:12:11)Jack Trombey - Easy Street (Starts at 0:26:59)Clive Pearsall - Dust Bowl (Starts at 0:40: 57)Sir Bald Diddley - Fell for you (Starts at 0:44:14)Dominik Johnson and Alex Tschallener - Keep Rolling (Starts at 0:47:18)

The Good News gals talk EMILY'S list while our Emily is vibin' and learning to combat the feeling of burnout. Join us as we explore creative, joyful, and fun ways to reconnect with people in your community during this period of isolation. Morgan's love of bok choy has rubbed off on Emily. Bok Choy recipes for the win (this one is even vegan)!  Emily recommends the TV show Alien Worlds. In her words, it is “like a nature documentary for worlds that could potentially exist on other planets.”  Check out the https://www.patreon.com/goodnewseveryone (new plant video) on our Patreon! It just happens to be the happiest place on the internet!   Dive into the Good News Nuggets this week: On November 24th Scotland became the first country to provide free access to menstrual products. In 2018 they were the first to offer free period products in their schools, colleges, and universities. Scottish Parliament unanimously approved the Period Products Bill, and we are all about it! The 24 million pounds to cover this program is a tiny sliver in comparison to the UK military defense budget for Scotland is 1.7 billion pounds. A gay penguin couple in a Berlin zoo was given a chick of their own to hatch and raise. This story is only improved by the fact that this practice has been seen in zoos across the globe! **Fun fact: Cows form best friendships and really defined social hierarchies! #cowgangs An app designed to allow restaurants, bakeries, hotels, and other food services to sell their leftovers for reduced prices instead of throwing the food away. The goal is to reduce food waste and fight food insecurity. United States (Boston & NYC): Food for All (find it in the Apple App Store and Google Play). https://foodforall.com/about (Go to their website) to recommend the program expand to your city! You will also find a list of BIPOC food justice leaders and restaurants to follow/support! Europe (the UK, much of Scandinavia, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, and the Iberian Peninsula): Too Good To Go Canada: Flash Food Australia: Y Waste South Africa: JustNow!   37-year-old Jahmal Cole is the CEO and founder of https://www.formyblock.org/ (My Block, My Hood, My City). This Chicago based non-profit operates with the motto: Taking care of people, no matter what.  In the most segregated city in the country, Jamal works hard to create experience-based opportunities for teens to expand their view of the world beyond their neighborhood. To combat the common issue of isolation this organization places a heavy focus on exposure through shrive and education. From exposure come shifts in perspective and an influx of opportunity. Currently, the group is focused on the Be A Part of the Light initiative. Their volunteers decorate houses of neighbors because houses with beautiful lights and decorations shouldn't be limited to suburbs and able-bodied folks. Check out Jahmal's most recent book: What's Something Simple I Can Do That Will Have A Positive Impact on My Block?  The New Zealand police have added a hijab to their official uniform. The work for approval began in late 2018 in response to a request from police staff who had visited secondary schools. Zina Ali who requested the addition and helped with the design is the first officer to wear a hijab on duty. After the Christ Church Mosque Attacks Zina realized that more Muslim women were needed on the police force to provide support and representation. The force attempts to create an inclusive service that reflects the diversity of their country.  The UK approved a uniformed hijab in 2006, Scotland in 2016, and Australia in 2004. Support this podcast

The Boys continue their descent into the Dragon's Dungeon with Ares (and treasure) on their mind. They continue to trek along the dank path defeating challenges on the way. Be sure to use #TPAG and #PF over on Twitter to let us know how you're enjoying the show.BLM Donations:To the FamiliesAhmaud Arbery: "This fundraiser was designed to assist Ahmaud's mother; Ms. Wanda Cooper-Jones and her immediate family with financial support during this extreme difficult time and in their struggle for justice for the murder of Ahmaud Marquez Arbery."Breonna Taylor: "We are SO THANKFUL for EVERYONE standing up for justice and saying her name! We're not stopping until we truly get justice! All of you are such a blessing! It's amazing!"David McAtee: "There is no goal to reach and there is no dollar amount that will ever equal David's life, so this campaign will do everything in its power to secure as many relief funds as possible for the McAtee family."Elijah McClain: "This is the only official fundraiser that I [Sheneen McClain] am involved in for my son. Other fundraisers with Elijah's name attached, around the world, are not mine."George Floyd: "This fund is established to cover funeral and burial expenses, mental and grief counseling, lodging and travel for all court proceedings, and to assist our family in the days to come as we continue to seek justice for George."Tony McDade: "This fund is established to cover funeral and burial expenses, mental and grief counseling, and to assist Tony's family in the days to come as they continue to seek justice for Tony."Rayshard Brooks: "This GoFundMe is managed by Stewart Trial Attorneys' Care Team on behalf of the family of our client Rayshard Brooks. 100% of funds raised will go to the family of Rayshard Brooks."Robert Fuller: "Words can't describe how my family is feeling. We grew up there in the Antelope Valley, we have so many friends, families that loved Robert. Please help with whatever you can."To Bail FundsThe Bail Project: "Join our thousands of donors who are helping us post bail for people who can't afford it, reuniting families and restoring the presumption of innocence – one person at a time."Brooklyn Bail Fund: "Committed to challenging the racism, inequality, and injustice of a criminal legal system and immigration and deportation regime that disproportionately target and harm low-income communities of color."Emergency Release Fund: "The mission of the Emergency Release Fund is to ensure that no trans person at risk in New York City jails remains in detention before trial."LGBTQ Fund: "To secure the safety and liberty of individuals in U.S. jails and immigration facilities, we work to build a critical mass against the mass detention of LGBTQ individuals."National Bail Fund Network: "The National Bail Fund Network is made up of over sixty community bail and bond funds across the country."National Bail Out: "A Black-led and Black-centered collective of abolitionist organizers, lawyers and activists building a community-based movement to support our folks and end systems of pretrial detention and ultimately mass incarceration."Minnesota Freedom Fund: "The Minnesota Freedom Fund pays criminal bail and immigration bond for those who cannot afford to as we seek to end discriminatory, coercive, and oppressive jailing."Peoples City Council Freedom Fund: "This fund will go towards: Legal support, bail, fines, and court fees for arrested protesters, medical bills and transportation for injured protesters, direct monetary support to Black Lives Matter Los Angeles and more."For the FightACLU: "Black people are being murdered and brutalized by police with near impunity. Act with us to end police brutality, demand racial justice, and defend our right to protest. Your donation will fuel our legal battles and urgent advocacy efforts."Black Lives Matter: "[Our] mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes."Black Visions Collective: "Black Visions Collective envisions a world in which ALL Black Lives Matter. We use the guidance and brilliance of our ancestors as well as the teachings of our own experiences to pursue our commitment to dismantling systems of oppression and violence."Campaign Zero: "Funds donated to Campaign Zero support the analysis of policing practices across the country, research to identify effective solutions to end police violence, technical assistance to organizers leading police accountability campaigns and the development of model legislation and advocacy to end police violence nationwide."Color of Change: "Color of Change designs campaigns powerful enough to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back, and champion solutions that move us all forward."Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp: "Our mission is to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders."Fair Fight: "We promote fair elections in Georgia and around the country, encourage voter participation in elections, and educate voters about elections and their voting rights."The Marsha P. Johnson Institute: "Protects and defends the human rights of BLACK transgender people. We do this by organizing, advocating, creating an intentional community to heal, developing transformative leadership, and promoting our collective power."NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: "Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans."Sylvia Rivera Law Project: "SRLP works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence."For the CultureAfrican American Cultural Heritage Action Fund: "Our mission: to draw attention to the remarkable stories that evoke centuries of African American activism and achievement, and to tell our nation's full history."Black & Brown Founders: "We provide community, education, and access to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, allowing them to launch and build tech businesses with modest resources."Black Girls Code: "To increase the number of women of color in the digital space by empowering girls of color ages 7 to 17 to become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities, and builders of their own futures through exposure to computer science and technology."EmbraceRace: "We identify, organize -- and, as needed, create -- the tools, resources, discussion spaces, and networks we need to meet 4 goals: Nurture resilience in children of color, nurture inclusive, empathetic children of all stripes, raise kids who think critically about racial inequity and support a movement of kid and adult racial justice advocates for all children."My Block, My Hood, My City: "Provides underprivileged youth with an awareness of the world and opportunities beyond their neighborhood. We take students on explorations focused on STEM, Arts & Culture, Citizenry & Volunteerism, Health, Community Development, Culinary Arts, and Entrepreneurism."The Okra Project: "A collective that seeks to address the global crisis faced by Black Trans people by bringing home cooked, healthy, and culturally specific meals and resources to Black Trans People wherever we can reach them."Pretty Brown Girl: "An organization dedicated to educating and empowering girls of color by encouraging self-acceptance while cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being."The Transgender District: "The Transgender District aims to stabilize and economically empower the transgender community through ownership of homes, businesses, historic and cultural sites, and safe community spaces."Social Media:Website: www.tpag.networkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TPAGnetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpag__/All music from DeWolfe Music Library:https://www.dewolfemusic.com/Yu Namikoshi - A Long Time Ago (Starts at 0:00:00)Martin Gratton - Medieval Dance (Starts at 0:31:25) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!

In this third installment of the Riverwise Podcast, Eric and Amas talk with Reverend Joan Ross from the North End Woodward Community Coalition, WNUC community radio, and the radio show, 'My Block, My Hood, My City'.Ross shares with us the vital work being done in the North End— providing aid services during the COVID-19 health crisis; battling the disproportionate effects of the pandemic in a majority-black neighborhood; and showing how community media is a resource for mutual well-being.Self-determination is at the root of all the initiatives Ross has pursued, and through her accomplishments, we begin to see how divergent initiatives form a holistic approach to uplifting the community. (Recorded on April 28, 2020 on Ringr)Thank you for listening.To submit story ideas for the Riverwise Podcast www.riverwisedetroit.org | riverwisedetroit@gmail.com Episode Notes The Riverwise Podcast is bringing together Detroit citizens to consider new and forms of resistance to continuing economic and political marginalization in communities of color. For over three years now, the Riverwise collective has created media that depicts local activism and the profound new work being done in Detroit neighborhoods. Through the quarterly Riverwise magazine, Riverwise community conversations, and the Riverwise Writing Workshop, we're developing our collective voice.

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.