#13 Lessons From Pastor Corey B. Brooks | With the Right People

With the Right People

O'block - cited as the most dangerous block in Chicago. This block is located on the south side of Chicago, United States. Early residents included former First Lady Michelle Obama, and recent residents include rappers Chief Keef and King Von. Many other notable artists and music producers have come from Parkway Gardens as well. In recent years, however, the complex has become the center of one of Chicago's most violent blocks. The complex is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is where Pastor Corey B. Brooks currently lives on a rooftop to raise awareness of the violence going on, on a mission to have an impact on the future of this area. In today's episode we will learn about his unique insights, and ask Pastor Corey Brooks the following questions: - Why is O'block so dangerous? - What causes the violence? - How dangerous is it to walk around in this area? - How is it like to live on a rooftop in the most dangerous part of Chicago [during winter]? - How did you reach the amount of media exposure you have today? - You have frequent guests, including some of the most successful CEOs in the country. What have you been able to take away from the CEOs that have visited you? - What is your vision? + How can we help? -- Pastor Corey B. Brooks: Founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development Corporation has been featured on numerous networks and in various news stories. Brooks has become a leading voice and presence in the fight against the violence gripping Chicago's poorest neighborhoods. He established New Beginnings Church of Chicago in November 2000 in the heart of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhood. This opportunity was his first glimpse into the despair in the city of Chicago served as the catalyst to his ongoing efforts to date. -- Project Hood: https://www.projecthood.org/ [you can find information on how to help on here] Pastor Corey B. Brooks on Instagram and Twitter: @coreyBbrooks