HIGHLIGHT REEL

HIGHLIGHT REEL

Building Leaders. Strengthening Communities.

Inspiring Change.

Jahmal Cole is the founder and CEO of My Block My Hood My City, an award-winning community leader, and a nationally recognized voice for social justice. Honored by President Biden with the President's Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award, Jahmal's mission is simple: to inspire people to lead where they live.

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President's Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award - President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

About JC Enterprises LLC

JC Enterprises is a speaking and leadership engagement platform founded by Jahmal Cole. The company connects organizations with community leaders, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are doing real work on the ground.

Through speaking engagements, leadership gatherings, and storytelling experiences, JC Enterprises brings powerful voices into rooms where purpose, service, and leadership matter.

Its flagship experience, The Ripple Effect Tour, features leaders including Jamyle Cannon, Dion Dawson, Xavier Ramey, and Christian Perry, leaders creating measurable impact in communities across the country.

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Recognition & Awards

  • Chicago Reader Activist of the Year (multiple years)

  • Chicago Magazine Chicagoan of the Year

  • Chicago Defender "Men of Excellence" Honoree

  • American Red Cross Community Impact Hero Award

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Honorary Degrees

  • Doctor of Humane Letters - Adler University

  • Doctor of Humane Letters - DePaul University

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Featured Documentary

"A Tiny Ripple of Hope" - An acclaimed feature documentary highlighting Jahmal's journey of leadership and resilience.

Testimonials

  • " His life story and honesty help people feel seen — especially those from difficult backgrounds dealing with violence, lack of hope, or poverty. "

    - GSU News

  • " His speeches motivate action and self-responsibility, not just empathy: he asks audiences to think about what they can do to impact their block, school, or city. "

    - ABC7 Chicago

  • " For many, his message fosters hope, possibility, and change, rather than despair — especially when he frames access to opportunities, exposure, and community engagement as real levers for transformation. "

    - Citizen Newspaper Group