01/07/2023
🚨OK MEMBER ALERT‼️
TOMORROW, 01/07: KIC’IT SESSION is BACK at both locations: and ‼️ Set your alarm and don’t be late! ⏰ On-Time raffle cut-off is at 10AM! Looking forward to seeing you there‼️
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The OK Program is a mentor program, that empowers Black men and boys to transform their communities. Each teammate is importance to the team’s success.
Under the guidance of an African-American police officer, the program organizes responsible African-American adult males to serve as positive role models and mentors for their younger counterparts. The adults in the program are called TEAMMATES, because the OK Program is based on a team-mentoring concept. This concept provides the organizational structure necessary to allow teammates an opportunit
Under the guidance of an African-American police officer, the program organizes responsible African-American adult males to serve as positive role models and mentors for their younger counterparts. The adults in the program are called TEAMMATES, because the OK Program is based on a team-mentoring concept. This concept provides the organizational structure necessary to allow teammates an opportunit
Operating as usual
12/23/2022
See you next year! #2023👌🏾
12/17/2022
12/09/2022
No session for 12/10/2022
12/01/2022
🚨OK MEMBER ALERT‼️
THIS SATURDAY, 12/03/2022: We will have a combined KIC’IT session under one roof at . Elmhurst students will travel to West Oakland and should meet at by 9am. Transportation will be provided! Set your alarm and don’t be late! ⏰ On-Time raffle cut-off is at 10AM! Looking forward to seeing you there‼️
• Topic: “Your Process: What, How, Why.”
• Lunch: Nacho Bar
• OK Juice: On deck! ✅🥤
• Recreation: Basketball, Flag Football, Playstation, Pool Table, Pop-a-Shot, Connect 4, Fellowship and more…
11/27/2022
We are two days away from the National Day of , but you don’t have to wait til Tuesday! Consider supporting the OK Program of Oakland and donate today!
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11/25/2022
This , please consider supporting the OK Program of Oakland! This is the ONLY program in the nation that has full time Black police officers, working directly with Black me in the community, to help make a difference in the lives of black boys!
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11/23/2022
🚨OK MEMBER ALERT‼️
BIG CONGRATS to both of our OK Program High Schools for making it to the OAL Silver Bowl Championship Game! This Saturday (11/26) there is NO SATURDAY KIC’IT Session! Instead, we are asking everyone to come out and support our High School boys at their Championship Game, if you can! We look forward to cheering on both teams as they battle it out for the OAL Title!
Championship Game will take place at:
Fremont High School
4610 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
Kick off is at 6:00PM‼️ See you there‼️
11/21/2022
Saturday KIC’IT Session results for 11/19/2022:
* Community Service (East Oakland)
• Topic: “Culture and Values.” (West Oakland)
• 54 Total Black Boys
• 17 Total Teammates (Black Male Volunteers)
• 68 Combined Group Mentoring Hours
11/17/2022
🚨OK MEMBER ALERT‼️
THIS SATURDAY, 11/19: KIC’IT SESSION is ON at both locations: and ‼️ Set your alarm and don’t be late! ⏰ On-Time raffle cut-off is at 10AM! Looking forward to seeing you there‼️
Elmhurst (East Oakland) Session will be the 1st semester where we will be helping to give away 1,500 turkeys to the community. Instead of going to Elmhurst, please meet at Verdese Carter Park (9600 Sunnyside Street) at 10am. Swipe left for flyer.
In West Oakland, it will be a normal session which includes:
• Topic: “Culture and Values.”
• Lunch: 🍕
• OK Juice: On deck! ✅🥤
• Recreation: Basketball, Flag Football, Playstation, Xbox, Pool Table, Pop-a-Shot, Connect 4, Fellowship and more…
11/15/2022
We are now accepting donations for youth who are in need of warm clothing. If you can help, please take time to drop off gently used it new winter coats and shoes during the month of November and December!
Drop off times are as follows: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Drop-off location:
6220 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
Thank you for helping us ‼️
11/15/2022
BE ENCOURAGED‼️
Teammates are strong! Thank you brothers for showing up each and every Saturday to positively pour into our boys; giving them an example to follow and the tools necessary to be a successful black man in America. We appreciate you and we couldn't do this work without you!
The OK Program is the ONLY program in the nation that has full time black police officers, working directly with black men from the community, to help make a difference in the lives of black boys! Our boys are going to be OK! 👌🏾
11/14/2022
Saturday KIC’IT Session results for 11/12/2022:
• Community Service (West Oakland)
• Topic: “Culture and Values.” (East Oakland)
• 57 Total Black Boys
• 13 Total Teammates (Black Male Volunteers)
• 52 Combined Group Mentoring Hours
11/11/2022
🚨Teammate Spotlight‼️
One thing is for sure, we can’t do this work without the involvement of our OK Teammates (Black Male Mentors).
Meet Mr. Richard Scott. Brother Scott was trained and certified as an OK Program Teammate on June 12, 2021! Since the beginning of this school year (August 2022), he has proven to be a attending already 8 Saturday KIC’IT Sessions totaling 32 group mentoring hours and achieving the OK Teammate Affiliate Circle Milestone!!! Brother Scott is also a member of the and has been a member of this prestigious organization since 1990.
During the day, Brother Scott is a Hospice Care Consultant where he consults with families and health care staff about hospice care. Brother Scott says this about his work as an OK Teammate: “I see a lot in myself and my son when working with our boys. If I can help change the trajectory of any of the boys, it’s well worth my time and energy!”
Thank you Brother Scott for all you do, especially when it comes to showing up and being a positive role model for our boys! You are 👌🏾‼️
11/10/2022
🚨OK MEMBER ALERT‼️
THIS SATURDAY, 11/12: KIC’IT SESSION is ON at both locations: and ‼️ Set your alarm and don’t be late! ⏰ On-Time raffle cut-off is at 10AM! Looking forward to seeing you there‼️
The first part of West Oakland Session will be the 1st semester Community Service project where we will be partnering w/ to feed the homeless. Swipe left for flyer. Please meet at West Oakland Middle School as normal. After community service, we will go back to WOMS for lunch and recreation.
In East Oakland, it will be a normal session which includes:
• Topic: “Culture and Values.”
• Lunch provided by: .soul.food.cafe
• OK Juice: On deck! ✅🥤
• Recreation: Basketball, Flag Football, Playstation, Xbox, Pool Table, Pop-a-Shot, Connect 4, Fellowship and more…
East Oakland Community Service is scheduled for the following Saturday (11/19), where we will be partnering with Oakland PAL and giving out 1,500 turkeys to the community!
11/10/2022
2nd Grading Period is in the bag! Big thank you to and for hosting our 2nd Grading Period incentive step event to see the premiere of !
Grading Period Incentive Qualifications include: 2.50GPA or higher, Good Citizenship and attendance of at least 4 Saturday KIC’IT Sessions during the grading period! Congrats to all the young men that qualified for the 2nd Grading Period and we look forward to seeing everyone making the next step!
2nd Grading Period GPA Results:
• 40 Black Boys w/ 2.50-2.99 GPA
• 41 Black Boys w/ 3.00-3.99 GPA
• 3 Black Boys w/ 4.00 GPA or higher
Next grading period ends December 16, 2022! Rewards will be given to those who qualify!
11/08/2022
Shout out to Castlemont High School Graduate and OK Program Alumni, Ojeda Davis, Jr! Look at him out there showing the world his greatness! Proud of you King! Keep rising and shining! ✊🏾
11/06/2022
Saturday KIC’IT Session results for 11/05/2022:
• Topic: “Alcohol & Drug Prevention.”
• 68 Total Black Boys
• 17 Total Teammates (Black Male Volunteers)
• 68 Combined Group Mentoring Hours
11/02/2022
🚨OK MEMBER ALERT‼️
THIS SATURDAY, 11/05: KIC’IT SESSION is ON at both locations: and ‼️ Set your alarm and don’t be late! ⏰ On-Time raffle cut-off is at 10AM! Looking forward to seeing you there‼️
• Topic: “Alcohol & Drug Prevention.”
• Lunch: 🍕
• OK Juice: On deck! ✅🥤
• Recreation: Basketball, Flag Football, Playstation, Xbox, Pool Table, Pop-a-Shot, Connect 4, Fellowship and more…
10/31/2022
Saturday KIC’IT Sessions are where the sausages are made! It’s ain’t pretty making sausage, but they taste good afterwards! Not , but ! 👌🏾
10/30/2022
Saturday KIC’IT Session results for 10/29/2022:
• Topic: “Resistence Skills.”
• 55 Total Black Boys
• 17 Total Teammates (Black Male Volunteers)
• 68 Combined Group Mentoring Hours
10/29/2022
Congrats to our Chairman of the Board, Bishop Bob Jackson of , for being awarded the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award today, in recognition for his life long commitment to public service and going above and beyond his professional call of duty! We are honored to call him our leader and we celebrate him for his award today! Thank you Bishop for being our champion!
Thank you to for recognizing our Chairman and the impact he has made throughout not only the city of Oakland, but throughout the United States as well.
10/27/2022
🚨Teammate Spotlight‼️
One thing is for sure, we can’t do this work without the involvement of our OK Teammates (Black Male Mentors).
Meet Mr. Logan McDonnell. Brother McDonnell was trained and certified as an OK Program Teammate on June 25, 2022! Since his certification, he has been a superstar attending already 4 Saturday KIC’IT Sessions and achieving the OK Teammate Essential Circle Milestone, while racking up a total of 20 volunteer group mentoring hours this school year, so far! He is also a current membership candidate for the and is clearly committed to doing the work!
During the day, Brother McDonnell is the Executive Director for Keep Oakland Housed where he is committed to preventing Oakland residents from losing their housing by providing legal representation, emergency financial assistance and supportive services.
Thank you Brother McDonnell for all you do, especially when it comes to showing up and being a positive role model for our boys! You are 👌🏾‼️
10/27/2022
Sneak peak of OK Chapter Coordinator, Officer Pittman of our East Oakland Chapter (Elmhurst/Castlemont), rewarding some of our boys from for their outstanding performance in academics, citizenship and KIC’IT Session participation!
Huge congrats to these young men and job well done in the first grading period! Keep that same energy throughout the school year and there will be more to come!!! These boys are going to be 👌🏽!
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MDLA 2022 (Episode 1/11): Thank you! Huge shout out to all of our supporters! We couldn’t do this work without you! Special recognition goes out to Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong and Lieutenant Alan Yu of the Oakland Police Department for their continued support for the OK Program of Oakland! Additionally, much gratitude and respect for Dr. Reginald Freeman, Fire Chief of the Oakland Fire Department as well as Deputy Chief Damon Covington, President of the Oakland Black Firefighters Association for all of their support and involvement on this project. This partnership is critical and MDLA 2022 could not have moved forward without you! Last, but not least, big thanks to Mr. Robert Whitsey aka Bro. Chop, Owner of 7Flavours Restaurant on coming out for a second year in a row and not only preparing daily meals, but also putting in that real work for our boys! #OKProgram #100BMBA #NextLevel #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #OurKids #OurFuture #ItTakesAVillage #Relationships #Community #Unity #OKBridgeTheGap #Solutions #Responsibility #Mindset #Oakland #ChangeTheNarrative #BlackBoyJoy #RealCommunityPolicing #Empower #BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors
🚨OK MEMBER ALERT🚨 Just a friendly reminder‼️ Looking forward to seeing you there! 👌🏾
We want to appreciate the Chairman of the 100 Black Men of the Bay Area (100BMBA), Chuck Baker, for coming out and supporting our first Saturday KIC’IT Session of the school year! The partnership between the OK Program and the 100BMBA is a huge component of our boys success. Not only does the 100BMBA support the OK Program of Oakland financially, but they also provide over 1,000 volunteer group mentoring hours each year for our Saturday KIC’IT Sessions! The 100BMBA understands that it’s going to take “real men giving real time,” to help our boys! Through OK Program Saturday KIC’IT Sessions, genuine lifelong relationships are developed! Once our boys graduate from high school, the OK Program of Oakland is a direct pipeline into the 100BMBA’s (Junior 100 Program) which is a post-graduation program for OK Program Alumni (ages 18-26). This program is designed to take our boys to the next level and support them in whatever path they choose; whether that be college, trade school, military service or job readiness. BE ENCOURAGED! If we have anything to do with it, our young men are going to be OK! 👌🏾 #OKProgram #100BMBA #NextLevel #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #OurKids #OurFuture #ItTakesAVillage #Relationships #Community #Unity #OKBridgeTheGap #Solutions #Responsibility #Mindset #Oakland #ChangeTheNarrative #BlackBoyJoy #RealCommunityPolicing #Empower #BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors
Castlemont High School is the ONLY high school in #EastOakland where the #OKProgram is committed full-time‼️ Every #BlackBoy in East Oakland, (whether they are high achieving or need an extra push), should be enrolled at the Castlemont High School!!! 🏰 The OK Program is a mentoring and leadership development model that focuses on African American males 12 to 18 years old. The goals of the OK Program are to develop leadership and critical thinking skills, promote academic excellence and reduce the high rates of incarceration and homicide amongst young African American males. Additionally, we improve relationships between law enforcement and African American communities. Our collaborative team mentorship model brings together local police offices, school districts and the faith community with the goal of improving lives, while empowering African American men and boys to transform their communities. #OKProgram #100BMBA #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #OKBridgeTheGap #OurKids #OurFuture #ItTakesAVillage #Relationships #Community #Unity #Love #BlackLove #Solutions #Responsibility #Mindset #Oakland #PositiveAffirmations #ChangeTheNarrative #ILoveBeingBlack #BlackBoyJoy #BlackFathers #RealCommunityPolicing #ThisIsTheWork #BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors
Black boys will learn from Black Men, whether good or bad! With 74% of African American households today being led by single mothers and the #1 cause of death for young black males being #homicide, Black Men have a responsibility to at least attempt to help mentor and guide black boys! It takes a village! And if not us, who? If not now, when? • • • #OKProgram #100BMBA #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #share #sharethecare
OK Program Chapter Coordinator, Officer Pittman, facilitating the discussion today during the Saturday KIC’IT Session at @elmhurstunited‼️ Todays topic of discussion: Impressions and Reputation #OKProgram #100BMBA #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #OKBridgeTheGap #OurKids #OurFuture #ItTakesAVillage #Relationships #Community #Unity #Love #BlackLove #Solutions #Responsibility #Mindset #Oakland #PositiveAffirmations #ChangeTheNarrative #ILoveBeingBlack #BlackBoyJoy #BlackFathers #RealCommunityPolicing #ThisIsTheWork #BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors
Manhood Development Leadership Academy (MDLA 2021) • THE MOST IMPACTFUL 10 MINUTES OF THE YEAR! #OKProgram #100BMBA #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #OKBridgeTheGap #OurKids #OurFuture #ItTakesAVillage #Relationships #Community #Unity #Love #BlackLove #Solutions #Responsibility #Mindset #Oakland #PositiveAffirmations #ChangeTheNarrative #ILoveBeingBlack #BlackBoyJoy #BlackFathers #RealCommunityPolicing #ThisIsTheWork #BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors
Our 2021 Manhood Development Leadership Academy (MDLA 2021) is in the bag! We were able to take 40 Black Boys out of the inner city and administer life saving curriculum, activities and an experience that they will never forget! The goal moving forward is to serve 200 Black Boys annually! This is the work! Full video and details on the experience coming soon! #OKProgram #100BMBA #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #OKBridgeTheGap #OurKids #OurFuture #ItTakesAVillage #Relationships #Community #Unity #Love #BlackLove #Solutions #Responsibility #Mindset #Oakland #PositiveAffirmations #ChangeTheNarrative #ILoveBeingBlack #BlackBoyJoy #BlackFathers #RealCommunityPolicing #BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors
🗣🗣🗣 OK Program!!!! We have partnered with our friends over at @pol.oakland to bring you the best virtual game night in the Bay Area!!! TODAY, Sept. 25th, 4PM, don’t miss out and come $ecure the BAG$$$! Up to $500 in prizes! Open to everyone ages 12 - 18! Bring a friend and come have some fun! Zoom link in bio on IG: @okprogram_oakland👌🏾
Honoring our Chairman, Bishop Bob Jackson of Acts Full Gospel C.O.G.I.C! #OKProgram
🗣🗣🗣 OK Program!!!! We have partnered with our friends over at Points of Light - Oakland to bring you the best virtual game night in the Bay Area!!! This Friday, Sept. 25th, don’t miss out and come $ecure the BAG$$$! Open to everyone ages 12 - 18! Tell a friend👍🏾 See flyer for more information.
ON A POSITIVE NOTE This Oakland grad earned a new car after turning his life around, proving hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. #OKProgram #The100 #NextLevel #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #OKBridgeTheGap #OurKids #OurFuture #ItTakesAVillage #Relationships #Community #Unity #Love #BlackLove #Solutions #Responsibility #Mindset #Oakland #PositiveAffirmations #ChangeTheNarrative #ILoveBeingBlack #BlackBoyJoy #BlackFathers #RealCommunityPolicing #TheBlackBayArea #BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors #Repost
Flashback: 2019 OK Program Graduate, Denzel Mabry, rewarded with a new car!
Our very own, Officer Smith highlighting the OK Program on OurTV Bay Area Comcast Channel 78 “All About Community.” #OKProgram
“Life's most persistent & urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” -MLK Repost from @mmbfilms_ • Our team @thecityeats along side with @senorsisig and @8amstyle provided cooked meals and protective masks to @okprogram in Oakland for their families that need help. Shoutout to @ofcsmitty for delivering over 80 meals to his community ✊🏾 _ OK Program not only provides mentorship and leadership to young African-American males in Oakland. They also care and support OK families in need during COVID-19 shelter in place. _ WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Contact us via @thecityeats or call/text at 510-935-9374 . Stay safe, healthy and wear your 😷. 🎥 @mmbfilms_ #sisig4thepeople #thecityeats @okpmentoring_oakland #senorsisig #underserved #cityteamsf #mealdistribution #nonprofit #EverybodyEatsWhenTheCityEats #covid-19
Big shout out to @thecityeats and @senorsisig for donating fresh meals to our families and doing their part in helping aid in this #coronavirus pandemic! Thank you! 🙏🏾
Thank you to everyone who participated in the OK Program Decline #PushupChallenge! The winner of the challenge is: @runitin_bobby (Bobby Dunn) who completed 48 decline pushups! This was the most pushups submitted without any discrepancies in the video. Congrats and the prize of $100 CASH is coming your way!
Home Visits! One of OK Program’s key ingredients to building relationships and trust with our boys and their families! Not only do we want our boys to know we are here for them, but we are also here for their families! OK Program Mentoring works! #OKProgram #The100 #NextLevel #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #OKBridgeTheGap #OurKids #OurFuture #ItTakesAVillage #Relationships #Community #Unity #Love #BlackLove #Solutions #Responsibility #Mindset #Oakland #PositiveAffirmations #ChangeTheNarrative #ILoveBeingBlack #BlackBoyJoy #BlackFathers #RealCommunityPolicing #TheBlackBayArea #BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors #Repost
OK Program Decline Push-up Challenge! Show us what you got! Do as many as you can in 60 seconds! The person who posts a video doing the most pushups wins $100!👀 Challenge ends this Friday (3/27) at 6PM! One winner! Make sure you tag us in the video so we can see what you got! Good luck! 👌🏾 Also, follow us on IG: @okpmentoring_oakland
Join us for the 3rd Annual Black Boys Need Black MENtors Luncheon Event! Mentoring, Fellowship, Fun and Free Lunch! Gentlemen: If not us, who? If not now, when? We look forward to seeing you there! For more information and to register for the event, click here: www.blackmalementoring.eventbrite.com
Typical lunch time fellowship during our OK Program Saturday KIC’IT Sessions! Every Saturday; 10am to 2pm! #OKProgram #The100 #NextLevel #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #OKBridgeTheGap #OurKids #OurFuture #ItTakesAVillage #Relationships #Community #Unity #Love #BlackLove #Solutions #Responsibility #Mindset #Oakland #PositiveAffirmations #ChangeTheNarrative #ILoveBeingBlack #BlackBoyJoy #BlackFathers #RealCommunityPolicing #TheBlackBayArea #BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors #Repost
Message! Somebody need to hear it! 👌🏾💯 #OKProgram #The100 #NextLevel #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #OKBridgeTheGap #OurKids #OurFuture #ItTakesAVillage #Relationships #Community #Unity #Love #BlackLove #Solutions #Responsibility #Mindset #Oakland #PositiveAffirmations #ChangeTheNarrative #ILoveBeingBlack #BlackBoyJoy #BlackFathers #RealCommunityPolicing #TheBlackBayArea #BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors #Repost
Save the date for the 3rd Annual Black Boys Need Black MENtors Luncheon Event scheduled for March 28, 2020! Registration information coming soon! #OKProgram #The100 #NextLevel #BlackMen #Police #WorkingTogether #Mentoring #BlackBoys #OKBridgeTheGap #OurKids #OurFuture #ItTakesAVillage #Relationships #Community #Unity #Love #BlackLove #Solutions #Responsibility #Mindset #Oakland #PositiveAffirmations #ChangeTheNarrative #ILoveBeingBlack #BlackBoyJoy #BlackFathers #RealCommunityPolicing #TheBlackBayArea #BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors #Repost
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The Oakland Police Department would like to share the OK Program of Oakland 3rd Annual Mobile Grad Bash, 2022.
Congratulations to all of our OK Program graduates!
For more information about the OK Program, including how to join, please click the link below:
https://okprogram.org/oaklandca
Congratulations to all of our OK Program graduates!
For more information about the OK Program, including how to join, please click the link below:
https://okprogram.org/oaklandca
Black Boys Need MENtors
We are partnering with OK Program of Oakland to recruit Black men to mentor Black boys. Because if not us, who? And if not now, when?
The time commitment is only 3 Saturdays (12 hours) a year, but those 12 hours can impact a whole lifetime.
Come out and join us for an informational Teammate Training event.
When: Saturday March 26
8:45am - 1pm
Where: Springhill Suites by Marriott Oakland
195 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA 94621
Breakfast refreshment and lunch will be served.
While not required, confirmation of attendance is requested.
Confirm attendance by calling 510-626-2105 or emailing [email protected]
We are partnering with OK Program of Oakland to recruit Black men to mentor Black boys. Because if not us, who? And if not now, when?
The time commitment is only 3 Saturdays (12 hours) a year, but those 12 hours can impact a whole lifetime.
Come out and join us for an informational Teammate Training event.
When: Saturday March 26
8:45am - 1pm
Where: Springhill Suites by Marriott Oakland
195 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA 94621
Breakfast refreshment and lunch will be served.
While not required, confirmation of attendance is requested.
Confirm attendance by calling 510-626-2105 or emailing [email protected]
More mentors needed to support our young men in getting the most out of life. Please sign up if you are able!
OK Program of Oakland 100 Black Men of the Bay Area
OK Program of Oakland 100 Black Men of the Bay Area
Thank you to Points of Light - Oakland, Acts Full Gospel C.O.G.I.C and OK Program of Oakland for hosting an incredible Community Christmas Give-A-Way on Saturday. With over 2,000 attendees, you undoubtedly helped bring the holiday spirit to East Oakland! We are incredibly grateful for your donations and commitment to helping out our families in need. It was a pleasure to be able to join you. 🎄🎁
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Thank you for your advocacy and support! I am so glad that the OK Program of Oakland will be able to continue its great work in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), following Wednesday’s decision by the district’s Board of Directors to reinstate their contract. I have personally witnessed the immense dedication and support Sgt. Robert "Smitty" Smith and the OK mentors have provided their scholars and was shocked to learn that their contract was terminated last week.
As the past President of the Community Education Partnerships (CEP) Board, I had the pleasure of working with Sgt. Smith on the Board and at Frick middle school's weekly Study Hall, where I saw firsthand the level of trust the OK Program mentors established with our young black men, CEP staff and tutors.
As Oakland’s District 7 Councilmember, I saw the same level of dedication when Sgt. Smith coordinated rides with our office and Coach Ed Washington to safely carpool our Castlemont football players home after practice. Time and again, he and the OK program’s mentors have shown up for our Black young men to provide resources and a safe place to connect where they would not have received it elsewhere.
The OK Program is dedicated to uplifting the academic and personal lives of our young Black men. Their model should not only be reinstated within OUSD but adopted across the region and throughout nation. A perfect example of their impact is even reflective in the advocacy we saw by the young men they serve at Wednesday’s meeting.
For more information about the OK Program, please visit https://okprogram.org/oaklandca.
As the past President of the Community Education Partnerships (CEP) Board, I had the pleasure of working with Sgt. Smith on the Board and at Frick middle school's weekly Study Hall, where I saw firsthand the level of trust the OK Program mentors established with our young black men, CEP staff and tutors.
As Oakland’s District 7 Councilmember, I saw the same level of dedication when Sgt. Smith coordinated rides with our office and Coach Ed Washington to safely carpool our Castlemont football players home after practice. Time and again, he and the OK program’s mentors have shown up for our Black young men to provide resources and a safe place to connect where they would not have received it elsewhere.
The OK Program is dedicated to uplifting the academic and personal lives of our young Black men. Their model should not only be reinstated within OUSD but adopted across the region and throughout nation. A perfect example of their impact is even reflective in the advocacy we saw by the young men they serve at Wednesday’s meeting.
For more information about the OK Program, please visit https://okprogram.org/oaklandca.
2020 Castlemont High School Graduate and member of OK Program of Oakland Jasin Saunders, was celebrated for his commitment and dedication.
For the second time, Auto Plus Towing & Auto Body partnered with the OK Program of Oakland to award the most qualified OK Program participant with a vehicle upon graduation.
The OK Program of Oakland is a partnership between the Oakland Police Department, the Oakland Unified School District, 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, and the African American Community. The Chairman of the OK Program of Oakland is Bishop Bob Jackson of Acts Full Gospel Church.
Criteria for eligibility:
• Must be enrolled and active in the OK Program.
• Must attend at least 90% of OK Program Saturday Mentoring Sessions.
• Must maintain a 3.50 GPA or higher in school.
• Must demonstrate excellent citizenship inside and outside of school.
• Must be enrolled in college upon graduation of high school.
For the second time, Auto Plus Towing & Auto Body partnered with the OK Program of Oakland to award the most qualified OK Program participant with a vehicle upon graduation.
The OK Program of Oakland is a partnership between the Oakland Police Department, the Oakland Unified School District, 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, and the African American Community. The Chairman of the OK Program of Oakland is Bishop Bob Jackson of Acts Full Gospel Church.
Criteria for eligibility:
• Must be enrolled and active in the OK Program.
• Must attend at least 90% of OK Program Saturday Mentoring Sessions.
• Must maintain a 3.50 GPA or higher in school.
• Must demonstrate excellent citizenship inside and outside of school.
• Must be enrolled in college upon graduation of high school.
BAY AREA!! TONIGHT
If you love your '80s Grooves....Come out to play!
SATURDAY APRIL 6th
Loose Ends Featuring Jane Eugene
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
TICKETS: http://bit.ly/LooseEnds_JaneEugeneOakland
Info: (510) 238-9200
2 SHOWS
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:30pm
Doors: 9:15pm Show: 9:30pm
If you love your '80s Grooves....Come out to play!
SATURDAY APRIL 6th
Loose Ends Featuring Jane Eugene
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
TICKETS: http://bit.ly/LooseEnds_JaneEugeneOakland
Info: (510) 238-9200
2 SHOWS
Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:30pm
Doors: 9:15pm Show: 9:30pm
Look at how the brothas from the community greeted the young kings!!
Shout out to the OK Program of Oakland for putting this together. We need more of this y'all!!!
Shout out to the OK Program of Oakland for putting this together. We need more of this y'all!!!
Hello brothers I am trying hard to get support for a new program for young black men of the East Bay
Check me out on face book at East Bay Navigation Assn
Check me out on face book at East Bay Navigation Assn
It's time to Get With The Program!!!
Hi,
I love this program.
Do you offer anything for young bkack ladies?
I love this program.
Do you offer anything for young bkack ladies?
Congratulations! Enjoy your trip! You earned it!
EMPOWERING BLACK MEN AND BOYS TO TRANSFORM THEIR COMMUNITIES.