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God fearing Jeremiah 29:11 | Proverbs 16:9 Family man 🌍 Educated Black Man👨🏿‍🎓📚 CVO, @thegaameproject Coordinator, OBMEPHL BMA Advocate

South Philadelphia, Pa
Joined October 2012
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Congratulations Mom!!! @MsOBlount for receiving this award. For her impact in the classroom, passion for youth, and empowering the minds of the next generation. You've been doing God's work with such grace. Continue to give, love, and empower @PHLschools @PhillyMayor @PHLCouncil
(Part 2) Congratulations to our January 2020 Teacher of the Month, Octavia Blount, a Science Chair and Teacher from @FurnessHigh | Check out her surprise visit from @SDPHite
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If you have the opportunity to do amazing things in your life, bring someone with you.
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Are you ready for a new episode of ‘All of the Above’? Tune in TOMORROW @ 7pm EST on the PHL Radio app and all streaming platforms! This week we have entrepreneur and founder of “Urbanthinker Media,” Octavius Blount (@TheUrbanThinker ), as our special guest.🎙 #PhillyPodcast
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Are you ready for a new episode of ‘All of the Above’? Tune in TOMORROW @ 7pm EST on the PHL Radio app and all streaming platforms! This week we have entrepreneur and founder of “Urbanthinker Media,” Octavius Blount (@TheUrbanThinker ), as our special guest.🎙 #PhillyPodcast
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Entrepreneur and Founder of “Urbanthinker Media,” Octavius Blount (@TheUrbanThinker ), discuss his “Brothas Stroll” event & its mission to foster community & health awareness among Black men & boys. Tune in TONIGHT @ 7pm EST on the PHL Radio app and all streaming platforms!🎙
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Did you miss this week’s episode with special guest entrepreneur & founder of “Urbanthinker Media,” Octavius Blount (@TheUrbanThinker )? Tune in on the Apple Podcast app, Google Podcast, Spotify, or SoundCloud by searching ‘All of the Above’! 🚨 alloftheabove-podcast.com/tu…
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Octavius L. Blount, MSW retweeted
Over the last decade, 2-year institutions have seen a steep decline in student enrollment rates. Check out this brief from @CCTrustees & CCEAL on issues that complicate the enrollment, retention & success of men of color in #CommunityColleges. @kresgedu bit.ly/3trxcET
Join us at our last Brothas Stroll of 2022. Share with your family, friends, and networks about the Brothas Stroll Nov. 5th at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation FDR Parks. #brothasstroll If you know a Brotha, Bring a brotha by using the registration link: bit.ly/BrothasStroll8
Super excited to join into the conversation and topic of elevating policies that ensure the well-being of Black boys #SuccessforBlackboys
How do we elevate policies that ensure the well-being of Black boys? Join our virtual chat with @CamilleBusette, @TyroneCHoward, and @ctrblackmalebsu. Use #SuccessforBlackBoys to join the conversation! 🗓️: Monday, Oct 31 🕙: 2pm-3pm EDT 🔗 to register: brook.gs/3zqc1Gz
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Octavius L. Blount, MSW retweeted
To help create a safer city, @PhillyPolice is holding a gun buyback event at @LFFStadium on June 6 from 2-6 PM. Each person who turns in an unloaded firearm to police on site receives a $100 gift card funded by the Eagles & the Center for Violence Prevention at @ChildrensPhila.
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Octavius L. Blount, MSW retweeted
PHILLY!!! Join me tonight at 7:30 at the Free Library of Philadelphia for the launch of my new book with Todd Brewster.
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Octavius L. Blount, MSW retweeted
Superintendent Candidate Roundtable with Students is now live: facebook.com/PhillySchools/v…
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Check out the young king @TamirDHarper
I love the work I do with @EdifyTeachers! Be sure to checkout this fire interview Dr. @rhwarrenjr and I. Oh and make sure to give @EdifyTeachers a quick follow :)
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“If a Black man is able to find a treatment that is culturally responsive, that he understands, and that embraces the uniqueness of his difference, he is more likely to use that service.” – @DrHoward_RECAST apa.org/monitor/2021/09/ce-b… via @APA #HealGrowThrive #BYMOC
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AFTERNOON UPDATE: At this time, no additional schools will provide virtual learning for students this week, beyond those already announced. Next update by 10 p.m. philasd.org/covidupdates.
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