#CrisisProvesCharacter: What block is your crisis on? (DAY 19/30)
Wendell Mosby
Keynote Speaker | Published Author | Education Innovator | AI & Diversity Advocate | Empowering Communities Through Strategic Solutions
This is post 19 of my 30-day challenge that I'm sharing personal examples related to the poem "The Man Who Dares", as well as one story about a real person from my life's journey who exemplifies it. Read the poem HERE
- If you missed the day 18 article of this 30-day series, #CrisisProvesCharacter: "Why should you be absolved from crisis" --->> CLICK HERE
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If you live in Chicago, you’ve probably seen somebody rocking a hoodie or t-shirt My Block, My Hood, My City with those iconic Chicago flag red stars but hell, you might have had a sighting while traveling abroad too. Jahmal Cole is the founder of My Block My Hood My City and has gone international with his message of rebuilding your community with his exposure-based education program for teens and a network of volunteer initiatives that serve Chicago communities year-round. His recent book, “It's Not Regular” depicts the inequities hiding in plain sight on the south and west side where neighborhoods are filled with currency exchanges and liquor stores. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, his organization delivered groceries to the elderly to now, helping looted small businesses with his relief fund. Jahmal refers to himself as a turned-up activist but he’s more than that to so many young people that he mentors. You can learn more about Jahmal Cole and his story at https://www.formyblock.org/jahmal-cole.
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If YOU or someone you know has a moving personal story of living through crisis, and how your character was built as a result of it, please reach out to me, or tag that person in the comments below. Especially during this time, we need to share, hear and celebrate the stories that give us clarity on how we can live and grow, not in spite of these challenging times, but because of them.
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- If you missed the day 18 article of this 30-day series, #CrisisProvesCharacter: "Why should you be absolved from crisis" --->> CLICK HERE
- If you missed the day 17 article of this 30-day series, #CrisisProvesCharacter: "Did crisis enR.A.G.E. you into action" --->> CLICK HERE
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Wendell started his entrepreneurial career selling t-shirts while in high school and then online out of his dorm room while attending Iowa State University. For over 20 years, Wendell has been using his personal life adversities to help others become their best self.