@realsway talks #OKProgram, #Oakland, #BlackHomicide and the state of #BlackMen with OK Program Founder, Mr. Donald Northcross on @swayinthemorning show!
“Black Men make up only 6% of the United States population, but account for over 50% of the homicides each year. There is no way that 6% of a population should account for as many homicides as 94% of the population and black men be ok with it. I’m 65 years old and I’ve never heard a black man say we are going to reduce the homicide rate of black men and boys when we are the only ones that can do it.” ~Donald Northcross
Full interview on YouTube! Link in Bio!
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Nobody can help us but US!
Shout out to @therealtommycat for bringing Donald Northcross on the show to speak about the @okprogram_oakland . Find out more about the program at okprogram.org 💻
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TOMORROW (05/16), LAST Saturday KIC’IT Session of the school-year is ON at @elmhurstunited … As always, session begins at 10AM. Set your alarm and don’t be late! Looking forward to seeing you there‼️
MDLA 2026: June 2nd - 6th!
Ask for the link to sign-up!
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TOMORROW (05/02), Saturday KIC’IT Session is ON at @elmhurstunited … As always, session begins at 10AM. Set your alarm and don’t be late! Looking forward to seeing you there‼️
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TOMORROW (04/25), Saturday KIC’IT Session is ON at @elmhurstunited … As always, session begins at 10AM. Set your alarm and don’t be late! Looking forward to seeing you there‼️
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TOMORROW (04/18), Saturday KIC’IT Session is ON at @elmhurstunited … As always, session begins at 10AM. Set your alarm and don’t be late! Looking forward to seeing you there‼️
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In practice, the OK Program operates as a comprehensive Life Support System that surrounds Black boys with consistent guidance, accountability, and care across school, home, and community environments. Beginning on school campuses, OK Program Officers work closely with families, educators, and community partners to support students academically, socially, and personally.
Through classroom engagement, guidance sessions, home visits, after-school and evening support, conflict mediation, and Saturday KIC’IT Sessions, young men receive continuous mentorship and early intervention, while their growth and achievements are recognized and celebrated. This coordinated approach allows the OK Program to address challenges before they escalate, reduce risk, strengthen families and schools, and empower young men with the skills, confidence, and support needed to make positive, lasting choices and lead productive, responsible lives.
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BLACK MEN living in the Bay Area, this message is for you! The OK Program is recruiting Black Men to help MENtor Black boys! Why? Because we’ve walked in their shoes!
Join us, April 25th at 8:45AM to learn more and hopefully get involved! If not us, who? If not now, when? Looking forward to seeing you there! 🫵🏾🫡 ⬇️DETAILS⬇️:
• April 25th 2026
• 8:45am PST
• Springhill Suites by Mariott Oakland
• 195 Hegenberger Rd. Oakland, 94621
*No admission after 9:15am PST
RSVP and confirm your attendance by sending an email to: [email protected]
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#BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors
Behind the scenes with the OK Program Board of Directors… providing governance, accountability, and strategic leadership to ensure the mission stays protected and the work remains impactful. 🎥
Staying focused requires discipline. Not every initiative is meant to fit inside one organization, and strong leadership means protecting the integrity and structure of our program.
The OK Program remains disciplined in its purpose. We are clear in who we are, intentional in how we operate, and our focus is deliberate. While our work is centered, the outcomes benefit everyone. When Black boys succeed, communities are stronger.
The OK Program is the ONLY program in the nation with full-time Black police officers, working directly with Black men in the community, to help make a difference in the lives of Black boys!
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#BlackBoysNeedBlackMENtors
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Manhood Development Leadership Academy (MDLA)
MDLA is going down June 2nd-6th so make sure you are signed up and ready to go!! Looking forward to seeing you🫵🏾 this summer.
🚨OK MEMBER ALERT‼️
TOMORROW (03/28), Saturday KIC'IT Session is ON at @elmhurstunited ... As always, session begins at 10AM. Set your alarm and don't be late! Looking forward to seeing you there !!
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