From Blocks 2 Boardrooms

Conscientious young black men are said to be uncommon in our society today, but even rarer, are respected African American leaders like Tahjudeen Gillespie.He’s Black, he’s a Muslim, he's a Restorative Justice Specialist, he’s a Social Awareness Advocate, he’s a Community Activist, he’s a Empowerment Speaker and he’s a Ex-Felon, Tahjudeen has an incredible and sincere passion that has and con

tinues to touch numerous boys and young men of color throughout the country through his mentoring initiative: “From Blocks 2 Boardrooms- Teach a life, save a life. Experience is what keeps us connected.” From Blocks 2 Boardrooms primary focus is helping, empowering, and encouraging at risk boys and young men of color that are on the border of the school to prison pipeline, to compete with the best them. The organization is designed to educate, motivate, and empower boys and young men of color that are considered “DISENFRANCHISED” by offering them educational support(Diploma/GED,Skill Trade,College) through economic empowerment, leadership, team building, life skills, volunteerism, financial literacy and manners(etiquettes). The organization is looking to partner with those involved in the “Second Chance Act” to offer family support with those with incarcerated parents and/or children to minimize repeat offending. It truly takes a village to make an impacting change in our society. From Blocks 2 Boardrooms also offers family support for those boys and young men of color that are attracted to the street life, or have no family structure, we offer them an alternative to gang life, incarceration, and the death lifestyle.