Block-By-Block Workshop
and Listening Tour
In a bold effort to deepen his understanding of Chicago’s diverse communities, Jahmal Cole, Founder and CEO of My Block My Hood My City, has launched an ambitious initiative to live in all of Chicago’s 77 community areas—spending one month in each—to better engage with residents and address local needs.
“I realized that to truly understand the assets and deficits of a community, a single morning on the block isn’t enough. By living in each neighborhood for a month, I can better learn what makes them unique and how we can work together to strengthen them.”
Join Jahmal as he empowers citizens to effectively solve problems and build strong coalitions with their neighbors while listening and learning from the folks on the ground what makes community bonds strong.
The Next Block-By-Block Workshop:
📆 Saturday, March 29th at 10:30 a.m.
📍 Location: TBA
The People are Professors
This workshop is for community organizers, activists, block club captains, or anyone looking to grow their toolbox for building community.
In the workshop, Jahmal will discuss topics including:
Asset Based Community Organizing
Community Psychology
The Importance of Strong Block Club Structures
Click above to read Jamie Nesbitt Golden's recent Block Club Chicago article about Jahmal’s new initiative.
Attendees of a recent workshop in the South Shore community exchange ideas and contact information with 5th Ward Alderman Desmon Yancy.
The Neighborhoods are Classrooms
Attendees can expect to earn a greater understanding of and contribute to concepts like:
Communities are built by recognizing and utilizing the unique talents and strengths of their members.
Residents work together to solve everyday challenges.
Local economies thrive through community-driven initiatives and collaboration.
Social issues are addressed through collective problem-solving and innovation.
New traditions and cultural celebrations are created to honor and strengthen community identity.