OK Program of Oakland

Congrats to OK Program, 9th Grade Student, Darius Mason, for winning a new PlayStation 5! Darius earned the #Playstation by participating on our Saturday Zoom Mentoring Sessions where we discuss topics such as leadership and critical thinking skills, academic excellence, anger management, self control, financial literacy, the incarceration rate and homicide rate of black males and other important topics that are germane to the black community! We are excited to continuing wo...rking with Darius through his high school career and look forward to celebrating all his future accomplishments! #OKProgram #100BMBA #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

Thanks again @bournepoly11 and @bourneblessedfoundation for supporting some of our #CollegeBound students in the OK Program! Be encouraged because you are making a difference! #OKProgram #100BMBA #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

Shout out to 49er Wide Receiver, Kendrick Bourne and @bourneblessedfoundation for showing love to the OK Program today! OK College Bound students received Apple MacBook Laptops due to their hard work in their academic studies and consistent participation in the OK Program! The OK Program was highlighted as a program that is focused on lowering the incarceration rate and homicide rate of black males. @bournepoly11 willingness today to tell his story, offer advice and give back... to our youth helps in those efforts and makes a huge difference in the lives of our black boys! It takes a village and we appreciate you! #OKProgram #100BMBA #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

Congrats to Elmhurst United Middle School student and OK Program participant, Askia Dawson, for winning a new Xbox Series X! Askia earned the Xbox by participating on our Saturday Zoom Mentoring Sessions where we discuss topics such as leadership and critical thinking skills, academic excellence, anger management, self control, financial literacy, the incarceration rate and homicide rate of black males and other important topics that are germane to the black community! Askia ...is currently a 6th Grader at Elmhurst and new to the OK Program this school-year! We look forward to continuing working with him through his middle school and high school career and look forward to celebrating all his future accomplishments! #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

Congrats to McClymonds High School student and OK Program participant, Jamonte Wells, for winning a new #Playstation5! Jamonte earned this PS5 by participating on our Saturday Zoom Mentoring Sessions where we discuss topics such as leadership and critical thinking skills, academic excellence, anger management, self control, financial literacy, the incarceration rate and homicide rate of black males and other important topics that are germane to the black community! Jamonte i...s currently a sophomore at McClymonds where he is currently on the Honor Roll, finishing the grading period strong with a 3.50GPA!!! Congrats young brother and keep doing what you are doing! We are so proud of you! #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

Community Support! The OK Program of Oakland works! Our progress speaks for itself! Over the last few years, the OK Program of Oakland has proven to be consistent and effective in preserving the lives of Black Boys! Through the vision of our Founder, Mr. Donald Northcross, our mission is to empower black men and boys to transform their communities. Swipe left! #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

Teammate Trainings! For the last 3 years, the OK Program of Oakland has trained and organized over 250 Black Men to help mentor Black Boys! Our dedication and consistency has caught the attention of positive Black Men all over the Bay Area which has contributed to our growth and progress in reaching our goal of recruiting 1,000 Black Men to help mentor Black Boys in Oakland! #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

Saturday KIC’IT Sessions! Started from the bottom now we’re here! Dedication and Consistency! The OK Program of Oakland is not a program that just talks or comes up with ideas. We have clear evidence of a consistent program that is serious and committed to preserving the lives of Black Boys! #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!!!! 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

Thank you Bishop Jackson, for being our Champion! The People’s Champ! #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

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.

As we adjust through the COVID-19 pandemic, our first physical Saturday KIC’IT Session of the year was a success! It was great to safely connect with some of our boys this past Saturday! We checked in and discussed the pandemic, how everyone was adjusting and how to navigate safely. We discussed virtual learning and class schedules. Last, we discussed and reminded our young men of why the OK Program exists and why Black Men from the community are their to support them! We p...assed out masks and conducted safety/temperature checks at the door! There was no recreation activities, but we hope to get back to that 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 #repostios

August 2020 Newsletter #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

Thank you to our Alumni and future Attorney, Josiah Harris, for putting this together! #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

Repost from @100blackmenofthebayarea Rise & Grind Movement Event - The purpose of this haircutting event is to feature our Black Men giving back to our young boys of the community. Showcasing positive images of black men in today's society will help encourage them to be the best version of themselves. Funds generated go towards future events... **LOCATION** August 23rd 10am-1pm 837 19th St, Oakland CA

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