Jahmal Cole
Documentary On My Block, My Hood, My City Founder Jahmal Cole Now Streaming — And Aims To Inspire Viewers To Step Up In Their Communities
"A Tiny Ripple of Hope" follows the South Side activist through a tumultuous period in his life. It's available on a variety of streaming platforms.
My Block, My Hood, My City To Give Away $200,000 In Grants To Businesses Affected By COVID-19
Area businesses can apply for the microgrants through Wednesday. "We're not going to make people jump through hoops to get help," CEO Jahmal Cole said.
Congressional Candidate Jahmal Cole Shot At As Violent Day Shakes Hyde Park; 2 Dead In Other Incidents
A 31-year-old was fatally stabbed in a "domestic incident," a 24-year-old was shot and killed during a robbery and Cole said he was shot at when there was lunch-hour gunfire on 53rd Street — all in an eight-hour span.
My Block, My Hood, My City Is Turning The Red Line Into A Runway: ‘Come On, Who’s Been To A Fashion Show On A Train?’
My Block, My Hood, My City will show off their new summer gear in Railways, a fashion show on a private Red Line train May 22.
Jahmal Cole, My Block, My Hood, My City Founder, Hopes To Take Bobby Rush’s Seat In Congress
The prominent activist filed to run against Rush, who has held the seat since 1993. It's “time for old folks to step aside and for fresh blood that’s more in touch with the reality of today” to lead, Cole said.
Hundreds Of Volunteers Come Together To Help My Block, My Hood, My City Light Up The South Side
“We look down King Drive now, and we see a lot of helicopter lights, police lights,” founder Jahmal Cole said. “... I wanted to do something simple and reduce the blight by hanging up some [holiday] lights."
My Block, My Hood, My City Needs Volunteers To Light Up King Drive Saturday
The nonprofit is inviting volunteers to decorate a 12-mile stretch of King Drive Saturday. A free concert and tree lighting ceremony will be broadcast virtually, too.
New Intimate Doc About My Block, My Hood, My City’s Jahmal Cole Set For Festival Debut In 2021
"A Tiny Ripple of Hope" chronicles the highs and lows of running a rising nonprofit organization in Chicago while Black.
Rogers Park Cleans Up After Tornado: ‘Destruction Like I’ve Never Seen’
No major injuries were reported in the city's first tornado in two years.
Fine Dining Chefs, Pizza Joints Team Up To Sell Gourmet Pizzas To Help My Block, My Hood My City
Pizza fans can help My Block, My Hood, My City and try flavors like poutine and chilaquiles, jamon y melon and ratatouille.
My Block, My Hood, My City Paying For 100 Chicagoans To March On Washington To End To Police Violence
The march is being organized in response to Minneapolis police killing George Floyd. It will be held the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington.
Here’s How You Can Help South, West Side Businesses Hit Hard By Looting, Vandalism
"Out-of-state looters have taken hammers and batons to our communities, breaking windows of small businesses and spraying graffiti, using this crisis as an opportunity to tear down Black communities."
Want To Help Seniors? My Block, My Hood, My City Needs You This Weekend
Volunteers must wear personal protective equipment and have reliable transportation.
My Block, My Hood, My City Summer Job Program Will Connect Teens With Seniors In Need During Pandemic
Teens would earn $15 per hour to check in on seniors, deliver groceries and learn about how to safely help others during the coronavirus pandemic.
Setting Goals, Having Hope Vital To Getting Through Coronavirus Crisis, Jahmal Cole Says During Inspiring Speech
Cole is the founder of My Block, My Hood, My City, a South Side-based group.
Here’s How You Can Help Chicago Seniors In Need Of Coronavirus Prevention Supplies
My Block, My Hood, My City will pass out packages of disinfectant supplies and Emergen-C to help the people most at risk of coronavirus, said founder Jahmal Cole.
Need A Bank Account? My Block My Hood My City Can Help
Volunteers will be onsite at NHS Chicago's Chatham office, 639 E. 87th St., Tuesday night at 6 p.m. to sign up residents for bank accounts.
My Block, My Hood, My City Helps South Siders Ditch The Currency Exchange, Get Bank Accounts Of Their Own
Jahmal Cole's team will head to Roseland, Bronzeville and Little Village next, offering $100 to people who want checking accounts of their own.
Ditch The Currency Exchange And Get $100 To Open A Bank Account In Chatham This Weekend
My Block, My Hood, My City's Jahmal Cole has pledged to open 100 checking accounts for 100 families and individuals looking for a fresh financial start.
It’s Not Regular: In New Book, Organizer Jahmal Cole Shows Inequities Hiding In Plain Sight On South, West Sides
Ordering a meal through bulletproof glass shouldn't feel normal, Cole said. Nor should living in neighborhoods filled with currency exchanges and liquor stores.
