Wabongo Leadership Council

Wabongo Leadership Council Wabongo is a non profit that builds leadership capacity within the Black Community around Education,

SPRING BREAKTHROUGH RECAP - DAY 3We ended the week on a high note, taking 40 students from Rockford to attend theBlack C...
04/05/2026

SPRING BREAKTHROUGH RECAP - DAY 3

We ended the week on a high note, taking 40 students from Rockford to attend the
Black College Expo hosted by National College Resources at Chicago State University !

Thanks to RPS 205 for pulling together a great group of volunteer chaperones to support a successful student experience!

Our board member Joshua Patterson challenges students to a "push through" push-ups challenge!

At the expo, our students attended informative seminars including "The 411 for the Student Athlete," and "REAL TALK…College vs High School."

In addition, students met with representatives from 50+ colleges, including HBCUs - getting questions answered about majors, student organizations and academic support offerings!

The expo was hosted by comedian and entertainer Kel Mitchell, and including performances by Hip Hop legend YoYo and "Raising Kanan" actor comedian London Brown!

SPRING BREAKTHROUGH DAY 2 RECAP On 4/1 our partners at Rockford Park District Washington Park Community Center hosted u...
04/05/2026

SPRING BREAKTHROUGH DAY 2 RECAP

On 4/1 our partners at Rockford Park District Washington Park Community Center hosted us! The day started with Community Foundation of Northern Illinois sharing great information on how students can apply for resources to pay for college!

The rest of the day focused on exploring different careers, and connecting teens to summer job opportunities. Representatives from Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Service Technicians Local 23, Bro. Yalcolyah Muhammad from Rock Valley College Aviation Maintenance program, and Sgt. James Presley from Rockford Illinois Police Department shared valuable information and perspectives with students!

Bro. Virgil Hobson of 100 Strong Community Safe House and Dr. Rudy Valdez of Rockford NAACP Branch announced winners of their 2026 Black History Month essay contest!

We closed the workshop with Nikki Lynch and RPD staff helping students apply for summer job, and scheduling job interviews on the spot!

04/05/2026

SPRING BREAKTHROUGH DAY 1 RECAP - Pt. 2

Our brother William Chatman, Director of Comprehensive Community Solutions-Official, getting students up and moving to make sure his message on leadership, character and choices sinks in!

SPRING BREAKTHROUGH DAY 1We started the week's activities at Rock Valley College on 3/31! College & Career Readiness dep...
04/04/2026

SPRING BREAKTHROUGH DAY 1

We started the week's activities at Rock Valley College on 3/31! College & Career Readiness dept. of RPS 205 lead a fun game of Jeopardy where students worked in teams to answer questions about post secondary options, soft skills and how to finish high school strong!

William Chatman, Director of Comprehensive Community Solutions-Official lead an awesome presentation on leadership, character - teaching students about making choices that will support their success in and out of the classroom!

The admissions team at RVC closed the day with information on the school's many great technical training and academic programs!

Spring Break is NOT cancelled — it just got REAL💯🎓 SPRING BREAK-THROUGH EVENTS:⚡ March 31 – Rock Valley College Leadersh...
03/31/2026

Spring Break is NOT cancelled — it just got REAL💯

🎓 SPRING BREAK-THROUGH EVENTS:
⚡ March 31 – Rock Valley College Leadership Experience
⚡ April 1 – College & Career Workshops
⚡ April 4 – Chicago State University Black College Expo Trip

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1HYUzPL9h1rnQrR5p9BpPqkYq0xC8XJZUdhxkX600N14Nkg/viewform

Students who show up and participate will receive SPECIAL PRIORITY + DISCOUNTED consideration for the rescheduled Ella Baker Tour in May!

This is your time to level up, get exposure, and get college ready.
Don’t sit at home… STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE.

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Wabongo Leadership Council 2026 Ella Baker College Tour 🚨Due to severe weather challenges impacting ...
03/18/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Wabongo Leadership Council 2026 Ella Baker College Tour 🚨

Due to severe weather challenges impacting the North Carolina region, the Wabongo Leadership Council has made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone the 2026 Ella Baker College Tour. The safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority, and we believe this decision allows us to provide the safest and most meaningful experience possible.

✅ NEW TOUR DATES:
🗓 May 31, 2026 – June 5, 2026

While we know many students and families were looking forward to the original Spring Break travel experience, we are excited to offer powerful alternative Spring Break opportunities that will keep students engaged in college and career readiness activities.

✨ Wabongo Leadership Council Spring Break-Through Events:
📍 March 31, 2026 – College & Leadership Activities at Rock Valley College
📍 April 1, 2026 – College & Career Readiness Workshops at Washington Park Community Center
📍 April 4, 2026 – Trip to the Chicago State University Black College Expo

⭐ Special Incentive:
Students who actively participate in the Spring Break-Through Events will receive special priority and discounted consideration for participation in the rescheduled Ella Baker College Tour in May.

We appreciate the continued support of our families and community partners as we remain committed to expanding college access, leadership development, and life-changing opportunities for our students.

📢 Stay connected for additional updates and registration information.

But listen… Spring Break is NOT cancelled — it just got REAL💯🎓 SPRING BREAK-THROUGH EVENTS:⚡ March 31 – Rock Valley Coll...
03/18/2026

But listen… Spring Break is NOT cancelled — it just got REAL💯

🎓 SPRING BREAK-THROUGH EVENTS:
⚡ March 31 – Rock Valley College Leadership Experience
⚡ April 1 – College & Career Workshops
⚡ April 4 – Chicago State University Black College Expo Trip

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1HYUzPL9h1rnQrR5p9BpPqkYq0xC8XJZUdhxkX600N14Nkg/viewform

Students who show up and participate will receive SPECIAL PRIORITY + DISCOUNTED consideration for the rescheduled Ella Baker Tour in May!

This is your time to level up, get exposure, and get college ready.
Don’t sit at home… STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE.

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