Big shout out to Gwendolyn Brooks students for coming out today and helping KOB to beautify our community. They did an awesome job, thank you so much!
Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep Students & Kids Off The Block Clean Up The Community!
Positive News
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Visits Kids Off The Block!
On a Sunday afternoon in April 2014, Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited Kids Off The Block to speak with young people about their goals/dreams, challenges and the impact KOB has had in their lives. We were very proud of them, they spoke with dedication to achieving their success! Thank you Mayor Emanuel for taking the time […]
The fight against everyday death
Diane Latiker knows the likelihood of death. “We cannot save everyone,” she says. “But we’re damn hard going to try it.” A rusty Dodge rolls up, loud rap sounds through the open window. “Quiet!” Roars Latiker. The music stops immediately. Latiker, 57, is the unofficial mayor of Roseland, a poor neighborhood in Chicago . She sits on her throne, a folding chair on […]
CNN & The Annenberg Foundation Offer 3 Day Training to Kids Off The Block Board Members Diane and Aisha Latiker in Los Angeles!
CNN and Annenberg Foundation ROCK like no other!!! Training was intense, eye-opening and inspiring! We are equipped to rewrite history for the Young People!!! 20 past and present CNN Heroes in one room, the Power, we can and will change the world for the good! We are so fired up!!!!!!!!!!!!
KOB Thankyou
Kids Off The Block would like to say a big “thank you” to Ms. Wilbourne for giving 7 weekly bus passes to KOB participants!