I am thrilled to share that I cast my vote for theGrio Heroes 2023 finalist Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of leading Chicago nonprofit org @mbmhmc. Check out Jahmal's story here, and please support: thegrio.com/heroes/jahmal-….
As a native Chicagoan and fellow Southsider, I have watched the tremendously transformative work of Jahmal and his team and the impact @mbmhmc has had across Chicago, particularly on the young people of the Southside. timeout.com/chicago/news/h…
Cole, who ran for Congress for Illinois' First Congressional District in the 2022 midterm elections, has been leading @mbmhmc since 2013, unapologetically challenging the status quo, pushing the envelope to ensure Chicago's youth see the promise of the city and their futures.
From recent efforts like saving community b-ball courts and, at the same time, combating perceptions about b-ball and violence, Jahmal continually shows leadership in addressing the urgent challenges facing youth in many communities on Chicago's Southside. wgntv.com/news/wgn-news-…
Jahmal's simple yet powerful vision for starting @mbmhmc is worth checking out and supporting: chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…
Wishing Jahmal, who I should note, I don't know personally but wish I did, continued success in his ongoing efforts to transform @chicago one block, one hood at a time. Leaders like Jahmal are why I am forever proud of my hometown.