Big “Thank you” to Yusuf Ali El for donating his books to us!!! We will give them as gifts to the children at our upcoming events!
Author Yusuf Ali El Donates His Books “Thank You & Please” To Kids Off The Block
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So Proud Of KOB Participant Denzell Russell / Honor Roll 2 Years In A Row!
This is Denzel, he’s a sophomore at Fenger High School. He wanted to show me his basketball award. I told him how proud I am of him, not only for his basketball skills, but because he is also an Honor Roll student! All A’s two years in a row!!! Not only that, he has the […]
Barack Obama leaves complicated legacy for black America
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Fact Check: Was Obama correct in saying that a kid can get a gun as easily as a book?
Times-Union readers want to know: In his speech in Dallas, President Barack Obama said “it is easier for a teenager to buy a Glock than get his hands on a computer or even a book.” Did he have his facts right? FactCheck.org looked into this claim and found that there is not much recent research […]
Diane Latiker – Daily Point of Light
“I would be more scared to go in and close my door and not be a part of the solution. I have won over the most hardened young people,” says Diane Latiker, who’s given kids a safe place to go for activities, advice and respect since 2003. “They keep me alive and vibrant,” says Latiker, […]
The Power Of One
After 46 years, eight children, thirteen grandchildren and two husbands, I finally was blessed with a passion that filled my soul, as if I had room for anything else. My mom raised me to be independent, married or not, she always taught us to stand for something or fall for everything. I was the oldest, […]