We are sadden by the news of the passing of Maya Powell. Maya was the daughter of Rev Steve Powell, who was a founding Brotherhood Sponsor. “Maya S. Powell, 31, of Roseland and formerly of the South Suburbs, after a long illness went to be with the lord on September 29, 2020. Beloved daughter of […]
Brotherhood Coordinators, Anthony and Anton Downing
The Downing Brothers, now known for their show “Double Down” on HGTV, were born and raised on the South Side of Chicago to a Bahamian mother and African-American father. Growing up with family members who were homeowners in the Bahamas and Chicago, the value of property ownership was instilled in them at a young age. […]
Noah Wilson: Memorial Balloon Release
This Saturday, Sept 26th 2020, at 4:00pm we will all be meeting at 5015 S. Blackstone then walking to Shoesmith Park for a Bolloon Release in Memory of Noah Wilson. For information please contact drstw@kbi2012.org
Former Brotherhood President and Alumni: Aaron Brooks
Aaron Brooks, a graduate of Florida State University, submitted a film that he wrote and directed to the 2020 Urban Film Festival CONGRAULATIONS and GOOD LUCK!
Jeronimo Speaks: CHICAGO ARTIST JERONIMO SPEAKS FREESTYLES TO GRAY SUMMER
Check out his website at https://www.jeronimospeaks.com/
In Loving Memory of Noah Wilson
Kenwood Brotherhood is deeply saddened by the news of one of our Brother’s passing on August 26th, 2020. Noah Wilson was not only a friend but a coworker, a mentor, a guide, an artist, a genuine soul, and fellow community member with a huge heart full of passion. At the time of his passing, he […]
Brotherhood Documentary Trailer
2020 Kenwood Brotherhood Yearbook Photo
Happy New Year, 2020
By Dr. Shelby T. Wyatt, Chairman Board of Directors Happy New Year! It’s the second decade of the Kenwood Academy Brotherhood. Over 750 young men have experienced “True Brotherhood” since our beginning in 2004. Currently, the Brotherhood is doing well. The senior members are taking their responsibilities very seriously by providing peer mentoring to each […]
Jeronimo Speaks: Check out brotherhood alumnus Jerode Rodgers’s spoken word performance!
Jerode Rodgers is a Kenwood Brotherhood alumnus and spoken word artist who tours the country presenting his performance, Jeronimo Speaks. He is currently coordinating the Brotherhood Mosaic: Elements of Art festival. For more information, see the events page. Jeronimo Speaks is blazing a trail across the US using the emotive power of Spoken Word. The […]