Just saw a story on him last night. He opens up his school on Friday nights until 11 so his babies may have somewhere safe to hang out. Feeds them and has games and activities for them. Amazing leader.
Fun fact, Martin Luther king also loved a good outfit. So does the pastor in my neighborhood who does Black youth outreach and helps kids get into college who don’t have home support. I think there’s a link between dressing nice and helping lift your community up 😂.
THATS A REAL STAND UP GUY we in north jersey lived a wild life many many people done lived some things he there for the peoples that's how you do God's work praise be the lord newark a wild place dawg
Yeah, but saturating clothes in some of that stuff isn't clean but a different type of dirty. I think the idea is okay, I even still took home-ec in junior high where what should be normal life skills are taught.
@@Blancogueyit's easy to see people down on their luck by what they post. It'd be ok buddy, there's good people everywhere. Merry Christmas, have a great day
Thats a good man not a liar who says he wants to help then as soon as that bell rings becomes blind to those children this is beautiful work and definitely brought a tear to my eye God bless you.
He needs to stop calling those student. His babies is inappropriate as a therapist. I call my clients Client. Nothing else. Nothing more. These are students. He’s a principal. I’m sure he have babies of his own to his own children: high school kids babies is not appropriate those kids already have parents and even if they don’t, you don’t have no right to call high school kids baby is wired He comes the guy doing the right thing, but he saying all the wrong things. He reminds me of the guy that was catching predators, but got arrested for molesting his own daughter. He was presenting a good thing, but he always seemed weird and ended up, raping his own daughter and going to prison for that.
The fact that he continues to refer to them as “my babies” that’s so beautiful. Every parent wants to send their child to school where they know there are people there who believe in them
A good principal and vice principal can make all the difference in the success of a school. They lead by example and set the tone for the entire faculty and student body. They would expect no less.
Im in tears. Having clean clothes may seem so minor to most people, but its not always a given. Glad this issue brought up and this man recognized for his kindness.
He saw a need and without judgement created the opportunity to rectify a simple problem like having clean clothes for students. This man should be the school superintendent ❤❤❤❤❤❤
No, that would take him out of the school and away from his babies. That’s the typical reaction of the education “blob” as it is often called. For example, with the Teacher of the Year, you know what they do? Here they have the best educator, the most effective person in the classroom, and for the year after their named teacher of the year, they take them out of the classroom! That makes no sense whatsoever. What some states found is many of those Teachers of the Year end up never going back to the classroom. That’s a tragedy.
i frequently used the classroom washers and dryers for students who couldn't get their clothes clean. we also mended the uniforms and showed students how they could maintain their uniforms. the classroom had a thrift box where students donated items, and they helped to create outfits for others. there was a community where the students cared about each other. it was a blessing to be a part of it.
I seen this at one other school . This is a REAL issue with students across the world . It took a real man to solve it here.That's what we need , go beyond the norm .
I can’t imagine the breath of fresh air these parents can take taking on an extra job when they’re able to stay at the school, knowing they’re safe and cared for ❤
I wish I had him in high school. I wore the same clothes everyday and got teased. We lived on and off the street and I was bullied. This would have helped someone like me and so many others. Great job you're doing Mr. Cook. You are needed in this world.
"Fight for that baby the way you want them to fight on that test." YES! I appreciate the way this principal figures out the ways these students need the adults in their lives to show up for them.
Honestly bless this man. It might not seem like a big thing to some, but seriously when kids feel invested in, it improves their self-confidence and they do better in school. He's doing so much good I pray that he receives back all of the love he gives to others :)
Love this. Have been there. You can have a penny in your pocket and and feel like a queen with clean clothes. A nice clean out fit can change a persons life. Good job. More communities should provide this along with showers for homeless.
I’m not sure how this came up on my feed when it’s 5 years old but I’m glad it did. What an inspiration this man is and these kids show that love is reciprocated and I’m sure they will pass that energy forward
This man recognised the basic need that many children are missing out on. I can remember my own embarrassment going to school in dirty clothes and having a grumbling belly. God prosper this man! And the children who come into his care.
God please keep this man close to you and continue to bless him. This is something that should be done for kids everywhere. There are so many kids who don’t have anybody to look out for them and show them that they are loved and precious. He’s actually allowing them thrive in their environment. ❤
@@franksandor757no baby is born hating. you need to accept responsibility and grow up. most adults have it figured out that being kind is the best way for survival.
Here is a hero helping the kids and family's that need it no bullying no shaming just help.when you give respect you get respect.Awesome Note this is where News Networks could help. solutions for us working class cannibals for which i am one
This story is 5 yrs old; pre pandemic. It would be interesting to follow-up and see how the school is doing now and where are those kids as adults. He was really trying to create contributing members of society who will end up giving back more than they initially came with. I hope he’s still able to provide these things. 💜
❤❤❤ The reward in what he does is seeing those babies excel… coming to school with clean clothes and keeping the school open late. Those babies are going to be successful because HE is showing them that HE cares.
If only if only we have more people like him our children would succeed so much more than what they do now. You can truly feel and see the love that he has for these babies I salute you brother keep doing what you doing.
YES! Someone that understands the struggle. Everybody struggle ain't the same. Every little bit helps. Something small can make a big difference to someone's life
Being physically clean is part of basic need. What a fantastic man! This wonderful, beautiful man read the reality of his “babies” and provided what they needed. Their SAT scores will go up as a result of their basic needs being met. ❤🙏☮️
What a wonderful guy, you can see how much he truly cares about those kids & the community. It's amazing how things that a lot of people wouldn't even think about make such a big difference, & the fact that he thought of it, & finds solutions shows just how deeply he cares for those kids.
What, a awonderful principal who cares about his students. He ,loves them as his own. He ,will go to heaven for doing good things around him to make a better place.
Such a beautiful stories. He's saving so many lives, now and into the future. They will grow up knowing that it's okay to be home safe and bonding with their families and friends on the weekends rather than hanging out where they could get caught up in something dangerous.
He is the type of man that is needed in the school system and in the community I can understand what the young girl was saying I used to work in the school system and I always was like a mother to the children and to this day they are very respectful when they see me great job King keep up the great work
You were like their mother? Really? Did they live with you? Did you take them to their doctor appointments, or take care of them when they were sick? Caring about kids does not mean that you like a parent to them. In what way were you a mother to them?
All principles should do the same . We all need each other. He's a angle a hero a gentleman. A great blessing to the children. I LOVE YOU. I'm here if you need me to help you and your baby's.
“Fight for that baby, the way you want them to fight on that test.” Beautiful ❤️
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Excellent slogan....😊
Beautiful the way he put it!!
I could only put my hand in the air from reading your comment!!
Yes beautiful
Why aren't people like this celebrated in Time? THIS is a man of the year!
Because Time is for Dinosaurs!🦖🦖🦖🦖🦕🦕🦕🦕🦕
FACTS
Couldn’t agree more‼️
Because yall are racist and can’t stand seeing a successful white on time.
Because they don’t feature good people
Just saw a story on him last night. He opens up his school on Friday nights until 11 so his babies may have somewhere safe to hang out. Feeds them and has games and activities for them. Amazing leader.
How amazing!!❤❤🙏🙏
They said that in the video lol
Their fathers could do that, but their mothers chose TITLE 4D as their father.
@@Thor-o1vhuh?
@@Thor-o1vwhat??
He is school teacher, social worker, parent, confidante, advocate, and example. He is also a very snappy dresser. Wonderful.
Fun fact, Martin Luther king also loved a good outfit. So does the pastor in my neighborhood who does Black youth outreach and helps kids get into college who don’t have home support. I think there’s a link between dressing nice and helping lift your community up 😂.
@@Thefinancegirlieyou feel good when you look good! Project confidence, and then help raise others'! (my guess)
Two of my favorite things in life, CLEAN SOCKS & CLEAN SHEETS. Principal Cook is taking care of business.
THATS A REAL STAND UP GUY we in north jersey lived a wild life many many people done lived some things he there for the peoples that's how you do God's work praise be the lord newark a wild place dawg
Yeah, but saturating clothes in some of that stuff isn't clean but a different type of dirty. I think the idea is okay, I even still took home-ec in junior high where what should be normal life skills are taught.
Now this is a man that walks the walk. We need more people like him
Good luck
@@Blancogueyit's easy to see people down on their luck by what they post. It'd be ok buddy, there's good people everywhere. Merry Christmas, have a great day
Walks the TALK.
Thats a good man not a liar who says he wants to help then as soon as that bell rings becomes blind to those children this is beautiful work and definitely brought a tear to my eye God bless you.
He needs to stop calling those student. His babies is inappropriate as a therapist. I call my clients Client. Nothing else. Nothing more. These are students. He’s a principal. I’m sure he have babies of his own to his own children: high school kids babies is not appropriate those kids already have parents and even if they don’t, you don’t have no right to call high school kids baby is wired He comes the guy doing the right thing, but he saying all the wrong things. He reminds me of the guy that was catching predators, but got arrested for molesting his own daughter. He was presenting a good thing, but he always seemed weird and ended up, raping his own daughter and going to prison for that.
Now...that Principal is a good man.Those students are lucky to have him.
I AGREE WITH YOU!!!👏😊
M N2065 : AMEN AMEN AND HALLELUJAH TO THAT 🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💯
I wish I had him as a principal when I was in school!
No offence but why there are only black students??
Is this school only for black people?
No racism intended
@@kensmilepachi3313 it's in an populated black area
"Where there is no VISION the people perish."👑
SALUTE my brother.
For sure.
This man is what it means to be a true hero.
N Olson yes..exactly!!
N Olson : A True Godly Man
@@lorrainebanath-yasharahla9561Amen!!!
It’s sad cause this should be how everyone acts.
I agree! What a wonderful world it would be. It’s all about mindset. Powerful!
It's called the Hierarchy of Needs and this Guy has NAILED IT.
There are millionaires who don’t do anything for the community. Praises to this man!
thats a lie..he doindg what the parents should be doing..are not embarrised by this..wow
They pay over 90% of the country's budget so there's that
@Red Sunshine not facts
0121 most parents do the best they can. Sometimes they cannot afford clean clothes. I thought that was evident in the video.
Sandlin22 since when do the rich pay taxes lmaooo
The fact that he continues to refer to them as “my babies” that’s so beautiful. Every parent wants to send their child to school where they know there are people there who believe in them
A good principal and vice principal can make all the difference in the success of a school. They lead by example and set the tone for the entire faculty and student body. They would expect no less.
Period
Im in tears. Having clean clothes may seem so minor to most people, but its not always a given. Glad this issue brought up and this man recognized for his kindness.
Yeah in high school we were doing pretty bad and had no washer. Hard to get to the laundromat. Sometimes had to deal with dirty clothes.
It's not minor to me we live in an apartment no washer and dryer hook up and we use the Laundromat but it gets expensive.
Love the way he says "My Babies", he genuinely Love the kids. God Bless them all!!!
This is the kind of principal we need in our school systems❤
DESPERATELY!!!
Principal? We need a president like this.
The fact that he calls them his babies 😭😭😭💕 this man is goals
This man has a beautiful spirit that deeply cares for all his babies.
This man is going over the top to provide for his BABIES!!! A safe place to study, wash clothes and to think if a possible future. Love you sir!!!!
The world needs more black positive male figures like this. Any man regardless of color should aspire to be like him 😁
He is a great example, not Cardi b or that ilk.
What's wrong with the 10 people who didn't like this? This is beautiful. God bless him, and those who help.
We don't care about them just heartless haters
@@nthabisengtheledi79Yeah, and Republicans.
Those are the crappy parents who don't provide for their kids.
AND HE GOT THE GOOD EXPENSIVE LAUNDRY DETERGENTS 👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
I saw him on Ellen and she gave him money. Good to see he put her donation to great use.
Yes he did for sure FOR ALL HIS BABIES💓💓💪
the question is if the program will continue after he leaves the school.
@@kercchan3307 it should.
I pray it does
He was doing great before her donation..good to see she put her studios money to good use
"Or the parents aren't there at all" I hope God blesses this man and helps him with his progress. This community must be in a struggle.
It must be bittersweet for kids to graduate and leave such a special environment.
His babies. 😭 what an amazing man
I like how he calls them his babies. You can feel the love he have for all of them.
It's a shame I only saw this video five years later. Hope this guy is still out there fighting the good fight for these babies.
Me too
@@athenasol1723same
fricking brilliant hero! love smart solutions with empathy
Michael Truskolaski : YES INDEEDY
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He saw a need and without judgement created the opportunity to rectify a simple problem like having clean clothes for students. This man should be the school superintendent ❤❤❤❤❤❤
No, that would take him out of the school and away from his babies. That’s the typical reaction of the education “blob” as it is often called. For example, with the Teacher of the Year, you know what they do? Here they have the best educator, the most effective person in the classroom, and for the year after their named teacher of the year, they take them out of the classroom! That makes no sense whatsoever. What some states found is many of those Teachers of the Year end up never going back to the classroom. That’s a tragedy.
Back in the 80’s, New Jersey had Joe Clark. Now, they have Akbar Cook!!!
Fair Westside!
Marques That’s it!!!!! 😂😂😂😂
Marques 😎
MEANING WHAT !?!?
Phillips Watson The School song of Eastside High was “Fair Eastside”. Marques just changed the name.
Brent Foster 😎
THANKS FOR SHARING 💃🏃
i frequently used the classroom washers and dryers for students who couldn't get their clothes clean. we also mended the uniforms and showed students how they could maintain their uniforms. the classroom had a thrift box where students donated items, and they helped to create outfits for others. there was a community where the students cared about each other. it was a blessing to be a part of it.
I seen this at one other school . This is a REAL issue with students across the world . It took a real man to solve it here.That's what we need , go beyond the norm .
It's called having empathy and compassion for others in your community vs just thinking about yourself. ❤👏🏼
“Fight for that baby the way you want them to fight for that test” 😩🙏🏿
Yess Loved that
Yess 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I can’t imagine the breath of fresh air these parents can take taking on an extra job when they’re able to stay at the school, knowing they’re safe and cared for ❤
I wish I had him in high school. I wore the same clothes everyday and got teased. We lived on and off the street and I was bullied. This would have helped someone like me and so many others.
Great job you're doing Mr. Cook. You are needed in this world.
@poet82n, I hope and pray that you are doing ok now and that your needs are being met. You are special and your life matters.
Same here! This is beautiful to see!!
Watching 5yrs later with tears 😢MAY GOD continue to bless this man Tremendously and forever
I'm crying so...... Hard right now😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I love this story. Kindness I just love kindness
Me too!!
Me 3 !
I do too God bless you and everyone!🙏
I'm choking inside. I'm happy and heartbroken at the same time
Daaaaaaaaaaaamn! Me too!!!!!! :-( This reality Hurts!!! But he's helping and healing a lot of BABIES!!!! :-)
"Fight for that baby the way you want them to fight on that test." YES!
I appreciate the way this principal figures out the ways these students need the adults in their lives to show up for them.
It takes one person with good intentions to make a difference.. the youth are important
This is how you assist families in breaking generational curses ❤❤❤❤❤
Honestly bless this man. It might not seem like a big thing to some, but seriously when kids feel invested in, it improves their self-confidence and they do better in school. He's doing so much good I pray that he receives back all of the love he gives to others :)
A beautiful man inside and out. Thank you principal Cook ❤
God bless this man. His babies are truly blessed to have a man that cares so much.
his voice is powerful
Love this. Have been there. You can have a penny in your pocket and and feel like a queen with clean clothes. A nice clean out fit can change a persons life. Good job. More communities should provide this along with showers for homeless.
TRUTH SPOKEN!!👏 God bless you...🙏
You are 1000000000 percent right.
M. Mariah Hunt exactly❤
I love California for this. Plenty of free showers..kudoa
PREACH
I’m not sure how this came up on my feed when it’s 5 years old but I’m glad it did. What an inspiration this man is and these kids show that love is reciprocated and I’m sure they will pass that energy forward
🥺this man is an angel... he is a father to his students
This man recognised the basic need that many children are missing out on. I can remember my own embarrassment going to school in dirty clothes and having a grumbling belly. God prosper this man! And the children who come into his care.
All the money in the world can't fix problems for these kids, but just ONE truly caring person. A person who really SEES a student as a person.
God please keep this man close to you and continue to bless him. This is something that should be done for kids everywhere. There are so many kids who don’t have anybody to look out for them and show them that they are loved and precious. He’s actually allowing them thrive in their environment. ❤
Soap, detergent is beyond the reach of many ❤ I think this is a necessity to raise self-esteem.
WOW!!! WHAT AN AMAZING EARTH ANGEL, HE TRUELY MAKES THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
I will continue to believe there are more genuinely good people in the world then bad.
Man's true nature is hatred.
@@franksandor757 Hobbes
@@franksandor757no baby is born hating. you need to accept responsibility and grow up. most adults have it figured out that being kind is the best way for survival.
What a great "father figure" this man is for so many kids.
Here is a hero helping the kids and family's that need it no bullying no shaming just help.when you give respect you get respect.Awesome Note this is where News Networks could help. solutions for us working class cannibals for which i am one
I agree with you!😊
This story is 5 yrs old; pre pandemic. It would be interesting to follow-up and see how the school is doing now and where are those kids as adults. He was really trying to create contributing members of society who will end up giving back more than they initially came with. I hope he’s still able to provide these things. 💜
Tons of respect for this man!
What an outstanding gentleman!
Hats off to you sir. Excellent job you are doing.
An angel taking care of his babies. Beautiful. ❤
❤❤❤ The reward in what he does is seeing those babies excel… coming to school with clean clothes and keeping the school open late. Those babies are going to be successful because HE is showing them that HE cares.
What a beautiful STRONG BIG MAN!! A TRUE MAN: PROVIDER, PROTECTOR AND AND SON OF GOD!!❤❤❤❤
What a beautiful heart warming story
We need more Mr. Cooks. God bless him. Love it!
Sitting here at 1:06am smiling and crying at the same time. God bless you and your babies.
Mr cook the world is a better place because you are in it. TY
Talk about giving back to his community 👍
He is the best may God bless him
I respect this man.
Can you imagine if we all were a little more like him❤
If only if only we have more people like him our children would succeed so much more than what they do now. You can truly feel and see the love that he has for these babies I salute you brother keep doing what you doing.
I'm in love with this beautiful human. His babies...amazing and wonderful.
Such a honorable man !
What a real man looks like! ❤
Somebody got to look out for the babies..they got a hard navigation...The HEART of a real HERO...
True hero😊
YES! Someone that understands the struggle. Everybody struggle ain't the same. Every little bit helps. Something small can make a big difference to someone's life
Being physically clean is part of basic need. What a fantastic man! This wonderful, beautiful man read the reality of his “babies” and provided what they needed. Their SAT scores will go up as a result of their basic needs being met. ❤🙏☮️
Now this is a Principal Hero. He is providing basic needs that our government doesn’t. It’s not always the parent’s’ fault, they are struggling too.
This is so beautiful. We need more people like this.
May God bless this principal❤🙏🙏
Wow. I’m proud of this community. He’s being the family they needs d the leader he wanted in his community.
I’m not crying-your crying 😭🥺😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
Omg this man is s better father to his students than my own to me
God bless his soul ✨
😢😢ur rght-it was me.😭
What a wonderful guy, you can see how much he truly cares about those kids & the community. It's amazing how things that a lot of people wouldn't even think about make such a big difference, & the fact that he thought of it, & finds solutions shows just how deeply he cares for those kids.
This is what a school SHOULD be. He is saving lives! This man is a Hero.!
What, a awonderful principal who cares about his students. He ,loves them as his own. He ,will go to heaven for doing good things around him to make a better place.
Why am I crying?Can someone please stop cutting those onions up in here?
This man is an angel. We need more like him.
That's Love a principal thats cates about the children hes been entrusted to. May God Abundantly Bless him..we need more of him
So proud of this man, it feels so good to see people really care, especially in Newark
Such a beautiful stories. He's saving so many lives, now and into the future. They will grow up knowing that it's okay to be home safe and bonding with their families and friends on the weekends rather than hanging out where they could get caught up in something dangerous.
He's not doing it alone. He has a community behind him. 😍❤
The world needs more people like this principal.
You can tell the kids really have love and respect for him ...keep up the good work👏🏽
thats super sweet man god bless him
This man is Awesome! I'm sure he's a father figure for so many of his babies. I pray the Lord blesses him. This brought tears to my eyes. 😢
Almost made me cry. What a kind man. We need sooo many more like him ❤
He is the type of man that is needed in the school system and in the community I can understand what the young girl was saying I used to work in the school system and I always was like a mother to the children and to this day they are very respectful when they see me great job King keep up the great work
You were like their mother? Really? Did they live with you? Did you take them to their doctor appointments, or take care of them when they were sick? Caring about kids does not mean that you like a parent to them. In what way were you a mother to them?
All principles should do the same . We all need each other. He's a angle a hero a gentleman. A great blessing to the children. I LOVE YOU. I'm here if you need me to help you and your baby's.