Leading by example: Black male teachers make students ‘feel proud’
Small but growing number of teacher-training programs say black men uniquely suited to help young black students excel NEW ORLEANS—During his high school days, no football game could start without Louis Blackmon III: the team’s center. Each play began with his snap....
A street named after the Late MBLP’s Founder G. Van Standifer
A street named after the Late MBLP's Founder G. Van Standifer, in Glenarden, Md. Nelson Standifer son of the late Founder is pictured with the street sign.
This IS what the SFPD and the SFPOA are all about – Diversity
Association of Midnight Basketball works with SFPD and their diversity in staff.
Watch our program and kids playing basketball
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Association of Midnight Basketball: Community driven to help youth – The Progress
Petersburg YMCA to host event for boys and girls Saturday, Dec. 19 Posted Dec. 17, 2015 at 7:01 PM PETERSBURG — All of this started in Allusions Barber Shop. An opportunity for entertainment. An exciting alternative for local youth. A center for tools that people are...
The End of No Child Left Behind
For the last year, educators across the nation joined together to make phone calls, sign petitions, send emails and social media messages urging Congress to bring the joy of teaching and learning back to the classroom. The hard work has finally paid off. President...
Hey Shooter!!
Found this image on Facebook that shows the point to young kids. It CAN happen, so this is why programs like Association of Midnight Basketball try and prevent this.
How many people have been shot near you this year?
Look at this interactive map where you pick your location and it shows you how many have been shot by you this year. This map is interactive and up to date showing just how many have been injured or killed near your location.
You do the math!
Found this on Facebook...tell us what you think.
Stockton’s New Board Member
Rev. Thurnell Clayton, one of the most respected , popular and life experienced clergy has agreed to become a working team member by joining the Board of Directors. Rev. Clayton's knowledge, character, street credibility and Godly wisdom is beyond reproach. It is an...
Mr. Ralph White The Helping Hand
Mr. Ralph White, CEO and President of the Stockton Black Leadership Council listens while Rev. Thurnell Clayton explains his point of view. Mr. White is instrumental in the development of the Stockton Chapter Association of Midnight Basketball and Every Life Matters...
Meeting of The Minds
L-R Jackie Don White Mentor and Public Speaker, Jesse Smith SPD Board Member, mentor and Public Speaker, Grover V Crump Association of Midnight Basketball Exec Dir and Rev. Thurnell Clayton (P) Board Member, Counselor and Public Speaker. Dec 2, 2015 The Stockton...
Every Life Matters – Justice for Cedric Purify
As I explained in a previous article, why this cause with Association of Midnight Basketball is personal after the shooting of my little cousin Cedric Purify. Today his mother posted a video for the public to see: "This is Sherie Tyson-Britton, mother of Cedric Purify...
Stockton/San Joaquin County Association of Midnight Basketball Exec. Dir. and CEO Believers Inc.
Grover Vernard Crump (Ricky) CEO of Believers Inc. Assoc. of Association of Midnight Basketball and Every Life Matters Programs. Grover lived the street life and had some issues before joining the Army for 16 years. After his Honorable Discharge and for 17 years he...
Association of Midnight Basketball and Every Life Matters Is Personal
I never thought or would believe that senseless gun violence would take the life of my little cousin Cedric Purify. Five months after this picture it became a painful reality. I felt and saw the devastating effect this will always have on his mother, brother, other...
New Member of Stockton Team
Jesse Smith has jumped on board to help with our programs. Stockton has less than 10 black police officers and he is one. Jesse is a native of Stockton and has long family history here. He wants to help bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. ...
Stockton Believers Inc. Association of Midnight Basketball Secretary
Nicole R Walker is Stockton's Believers. Inc. Association of Midnight Basketball Secretary. Former Probation Officer with Siskiyou County, she now works for the state as a Special Investigator With The Board of Vocational Nursing.
Stockton/San Joaquin County Association of Midnight Basketball Chief Financial Officer
Bryan K Peppers is the Stockton Believers Inc. Association of Midnight Basketball Chief Financial Officer. Former banker, Bryan is now the CEO of The Peppers Group. A firm that helps people with Wealth Management and Insurance.
Good Father Video – Powerful Message by Corey Flamez
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Stockton to Use “Every Life Matters/The Living Work Shop” as it’s Scared Stiff Program
Lawrence C. Gray CEO Association of Midnight Basketball Inc. developed the Scared Stiff Program. The Stockton chapter is utilizing many of the same concepts of Scared Stiff. However, we wanted to make the name more personal and morally connecting. We wanted...
Association of Midnight Basketball CEO and Chapter Exec. Dir. Meet With Stockton Black Leadership Council
On Veterans Day 2015, Lawrence C Gray CEO and Grover V Crump (Ricky) Chapter Exec. Dir. met with Ralph White (President) and other board members of the Stockton Black Leadership Council. Discussions were about the homicides and general problems within the...
Message From Larry Jackson, Executive Producer of Global Golden Rule Productions
6 Year old fatally shoots 3 year old brother
CHICAGO (AP) — A 6-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his 3-year-old brother while playing "cops and robbers" with a gun their father told investigators he had obtained illegally from a gang member, Chicago police said Sunday.Police said the two boys were...
Music not Mischief in San Antonio
On the city’s East Side kids are finding a way to stay out of trouble and gangs. Inside Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church, Mark B. Spencer, has been working as the musical director with the youth. Some of those here say that music and the program is a safe...
Supreme Court to Consider Mandatory Life Sentences for Juveniles
The mandatory life sentences of a thousand inmates who committed their crimes as juveniles could be reduced, depending on the outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court case the justices consider Tuesday. Three years ago, the court ruled that mandatory life sentences for...
The American Privilege by Mason Weaver
The greatest country on earth America. No privilege based upon race, influence or title...but the willingness to enjoy the benefits bestoved on us others. Being an American is a privilege the entire world can benefit from but only Americans can maintain.
Stockton Chapter Looking for Sponsors
Stockton California Association of Midnight Basketball Chapter is looking for sponsors to make this chapter a running success for the youth of the Stockton California area. If you are interested in being involved through workshops, community services, health, mental...
Improving Sustainability in a New Culture of Accountability – Indianapolis Tournaments
We are a few days away, come join us in the Improving Sustainability in a New Culture of Accountability! Tournament dates July 8th, 9th and 10th at Bethel Indy Parks and Manuel High School Winners got o Baker's Life Fieldhouse and compete for $1000.00! Youth...
June 3 – July 24 2015 Youth Enrichment Program Indianapolis Indiana
Register Now! Bethal Indy Parks 2850 Bethal Avenune Indianapolis, IN 46203 Call 317-327-7840 Indian Pacers & Indiana Fever Indiana Black Expo 5th / 3rd Bank Indianapolis Police Department Hot 96.3 Opening Day Ceremony Join Us! June 3rd and Bethal Gym
July 29th 2015 The Championship Game – Bankers Life Fieldhouse
On July 29th, 2015 The Championship Game will be held at Banker's Life Feildhouse home of the Indianapolis Pacers and Fever Organizations. Our sponsors are: 5th 3rd Bank Community Team Indianapolis Fever Organization Indianapolis Pacers Organization Walmart Sam's Club...