Wok Program News Today

In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.

On Thursday, a panel hosted by 100 families met with community members to discuss how to prevent youth violence and improve child welfare.

The OK Program recruits and trains Black men of all ages and backgrounds to mentor Black boys from middle school-aged to high school.

In 2016, Lorenzo Lewis of Little Rock started The Confess Project, a nonprofit that uses barbers and barbershops to help young Black men open up about mental health concerns.

After the city voted on a stricter curfew for juveniles, we spoke with businesses in the Little Rock River Market to find out what their thoughts are on the change.

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A retired LRPD officer shared with us his frustrations over the rise in homicides and how he thinks the city can help reduce them.

The Arkansas Stop the Violence organization honored three people at First Baptist Church in Sweet Home on Sunday for their efforts mentoring young people in Pulaski County.

The concerns include uncertainty of what the largest school district in the county will look like, the violence affecting young people across the city, the rising number of school expulsions and the lack of opportunities for students' social and educational well-being.