New Jersey principal opens school laundry room for his "babies"

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  • @Mmari7697
    @Mmari7697 5 років тому +1175

    Now...that Principal is a good man.Those students are lucky to have him.

    • @shantiajones8042
      @shantiajones8042 5 років тому +10

      I AGREE WITH YOU!!!👏😊

    • @lorrainebanath-yasharahla9561
      @lorrainebanath-yasharahla9561 5 років тому +3

      M N2065 : AMEN AMEN AND HALLELUJAH TO THAT 🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💯

    • @daughterofyah7476
      @daughterofyah7476 5 років тому +5

      I wish I had him as a principal when I was in school!

    • @kensmilepachi3313
      @kensmilepachi3313 5 років тому

      No offence but why there are only black students??
      Is this school only for black people?
      No racism intended

    • @aaliyahdouglass2166
      @aaliyahdouglass2166 5 років тому +11

      @@kensmilepachi3313 it's in an populated black area

  • @nolson9533
    @nolson9533 5 років тому +1065

    This man is what it means to be a true hero.

  • @JustMe-dn9fh
    @JustMe-dn9fh 5 років тому +661

    There are millionaires who don’t do anything for the community. Praises to this man!

    • @user-zm9yc2kb8x
      @user-zm9yc2kb8x 5 років тому +4

      thats a lie..he doindg what the parents should be doing..are not embarrised by this..wow

    • @Sandlin22
      @Sandlin22 5 років тому +1

      They pay over 90% of the country's budget so there's that

    • @Sandlin22
      @Sandlin22 5 років тому

      @Red Sunshine not facts

    • @robynjoy910
      @robynjoy910 5 років тому +11

      0121 most parents do the best they can. Sometimes they cannot afford clean clothes. I thought that was evident in the video.

    • @GussAGaming
      @GussAGaming 5 років тому +3

      Sandlin22 since when do the rich pay taxes lmaooo

  • @kaylasong10
    @kaylasong10 5 років тому +892

    “Fight for that baby, the way you want them to fight on that test.” Beautiful ❤️

  • @ILoveMyMelanin.
    @ILoveMyMelanin. 5 років тому +639

    Love the way he says "My Babies", he genuinely Love the kids. God Bless them all!!!

  • @homebody6353
    @homebody6353 5 років тому +214

    “Fight for that baby the way you want them to fight for that test” 😩🙏🏿

  • @brentduanefoster
    @brentduanefoster 5 років тому +475

    Back in the 80’s, New Jersey had Joe Clark. Now, they have Akbar Cook!!!

  • @greatgownsbeautifulgowns7160
    @greatgownsbeautifulgowns7160 5 років тому +298

    I saw him on Ellen and she gave him money. Good to see he put her donation to great use.

  • @kathysmith3287
    @kathysmith3287 5 років тому +241

    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 .

  • @kindnesslove2271
    @kindnesslove2271 5 років тому +298

    I'm crying so...... Hard right now😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I love this story. Kindness I just love kindness

  • @michaeltruskolaski4630
    @michaeltruskolaski4630 5 років тому +580

    fricking brilliant hero! love smart solutions with empathy

  • @tinagoins5919
    @tinagoins5919 5 років тому +244

    JESUS THINGS We take For GRANTED😭💗💗

    • @shantiajones8042
      @shantiajones8042 5 років тому +2

      Indeed!👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @krisw.5025
      @krisw.5025 5 років тому +1

      Amen!

    • @g.dollar2563
      @g.dollar2563 5 років тому +2

      Amen...so true!

    • @artenman
      @artenman 5 років тому +1

      Tina Goins I don’t take it for granted speak for yourself u klingon.

  • @poet82n
    @poet82n 5 років тому +43

    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.

    • @blueturtle1719
      @blueturtle1719 11 місяців тому +1

      @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.

  • @t.rodgers1438
    @t.rodgers1438 5 років тому +4

    I like how he calls them his babies. You can feel the love he have for all of them.

  • @fredabodin9614
    @fredabodin9614 5 років тому +135

    God bless this man. His babies are truly blessed to have a man that cares so much.

  • @antoniojames9493
    @antoniojames9493 5 років тому +73

    I will continue to believe there are more genuinely good people in the world then bad.

    • @franksandor757
      @franksandor757 5 років тому

      Man's true nature is hatred.

    • @kj6597
      @kj6597 3 роки тому

      @@franksandor757 Hobbes

  • @yellowbeardjamesgibson9297
    @yellowbeardjamesgibson9297 5 років тому +131

    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

  • @mmac8379
    @mmac8379 5 років тому +173

    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.

  • @motorcity313
    @motorcity313 5 років тому +6

    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.

  • @NikkiVelazquez
    @NikkiVelazquez 5 років тому +84

    Tons of respect for this man!

  • @tp38
    @tp38 5 років тому +80

    Talk about giving back to his community 👍

  • @velmaking9199
    @velmaking9199 5 років тому +25

    Somebody got to look out for the babies..they got a hard navigation...The HEART of a real HERO...

  • @AmberLovesMystery
    @AmberLovesMystery 5 років тому +41

    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 ✨

  • @tennesseefairfield8497
    @tennesseefairfield8497 5 років тому +93

    our family is struggling to get by, and depend on our local school resource counselors for food, bus vouchers, and occasionally rides, we can't afford a vehicle, and if you don't have fam, a church, or any other folks in your life, the school is the last place in our communities to get support

    • @Sandlin22
      @Sandlin22 5 років тому +3

      Were you struggling before you decided to have kids?

    • @barbara1904
      @barbara1904 5 років тому +4

      Tennessee Fairfield I’m from that kind of back ground.
      You just gotta work your but off and encourage your kids to get the best education they can for themselves.
      Chin up.

    • @barbara1904
      @barbara1904 5 років тому +24

      Tennessee Fairfield Also, ignore idiots like Sandlinn22.
      That’s just a negative person.

    • @nobodyspecial1733
      @nobodyspecial1733 5 років тому +6

      Nothing lasts forever...blessings all the way to the finish line! Trials develop character. Dont know you but I love you!

    • @summerwulsebo6147
      @summerwulsebo6147 5 років тому +4

      When you are in surviving mode financially it make you feel you are the only one in that situation .In really mullions of Americans are straggling to put food in the table. It impotant to focus on your kids education so that you could have a a better future .

  • @ernestinespady7863
    @ernestinespady7863 5 років тому +37

    Sitting here at 1:06am smiling and crying at the same time. God bless you and your babies.

  • @blacktinkerbell2324
    @blacktinkerbell2324 5 років тому +7

    He's not doing it alone. He has a community behind him. 😍❤

  • @samanthacastillo9033
    @samanthacastillo9033 5 років тому +3

    The fact that he calls them his babies 😭😭😭💕 this man is goals

  • @nicolehunter5927
    @nicolehunter5927 5 років тому +3

    It takes one person with good intentions to make a difference.. the youth are important

  • @joshuacollins7398
    @joshuacollins7398 5 років тому +6

    I respect this man.

  • @candyhaller1624
    @candyhaller1624 5 років тому +169

    Hats off to you sir. Excellent job you are doing.

  • @SantaBarbaraSongbird
    @SantaBarbaraSongbird 5 років тому +6

    His Babies😭😭😭. . .Love this man🏅🏅🏅🏅

  • @kindnesslove2271
    @kindnesslove2271 5 років тому +32

    I pray God continue will continue to lead this principle to always lead with a kind heart.

  • @troyvivrett4814
    @troyvivrett4814 5 років тому +46

    You can tell the kids really have love and respect for him ...keep up the good work👏🏽

  • @SuzeeVeronicaASMRXOX
    @SuzeeVeronicaASMRXOX 5 років тому +61

    So proud of this man, it feels so good to see people really care, especially in Newark

  • @rainajackson223
    @rainajackson223 5 років тому +7

    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.

  • @autumnortiz6782
    @autumnortiz6782 5 років тому +6

    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

  • @FNFIHOCTW
    @FNFIHOCTW 5 років тому +4

    This is what a school SHOULD be. He is saving lives! This man is a Hero.!

  • @SonOfGOD937
    @SonOfGOD937 5 років тому +23

    Doing God’s work, salute!

  • @jasminbenjamin8176
    @jasminbenjamin8176 5 років тому +6

    We need more man like him. God bless him and his babies.

  • @Roogarube23
    @Roogarube23 5 років тому +58

    This is so beautiful! May God bless this man and his family!

  • @lalah9481
    @lalah9481 5 років тому +44

    Awesome! Saw this amazing man on the Ellen show, he’s such an inspiration and we need more of this in our world.

  • @dsimpson7623
    @dsimpson7623 5 років тому +16

    Happy tears I have for this brother....that's what you truly call ..."Putting in Work"!

  • @pjtippett5510
    @pjtippett5510 5 років тому +2

    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.

  • @MyaJ451
    @MyaJ451 5 років тому +11

    You can tell he’s a genuine man. Love this ❤️

  • @shayevondekempt6069
    @shayevondekempt6069 5 років тому +19

    These are the ANGEL'S!!! We need to focus on. What a Beautiful hero. Such a positive story. The world would be such a Beautiful place if we all helped each other. Blessing's to this man😇😇😇

  • @andreahall6355
    @andreahall6355 5 років тому +66

    Yessssssss i love to see blk men doing great things

    • @user-zm9yc2kb8x
      @user-zm9yc2kb8x 5 років тому

      Andrea Hall doing what other black men n woman dont do for there kids..you should feel shame.

    • @andreahall6355
      @andreahall6355 5 років тому +5

      @@user-zm9yc2kb8x are you serious bc wat said sounds sick asf.

    • @zoraidacastro5403
      @zoraidacastro5403 5 років тому

      Absolutely

    • @missbree7333
      @missbree7333 5 років тому +3

      Definitely... Now let's have ALL people follow suit! #eachoneteachone

    • @stevenkelly9731
      @stevenkelly9731 5 років тому +1

      @@andreahall6355 a low life troll...along with the so called africanqueen of africa troll.Or whatever the trolls call themselfs.

  • @kimg2760
    @kimg2760 5 років тому +40

    Great Man!🙏🏽❤🏆 and I'm sure he has a great team. Beautiful. "Whatever you do, do whole heartly, as your reward is from the Lord whom you serve"🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤

  • @isaac198428
    @isaac198428 5 років тому +56

    This is awesome! Respect to you sir!

  • @emilyp6984
    @emilyp6984 5 років тому +59

    He's so humble and genuine!💙 This is so sweet and what more schools should incorporate 🤞🏾💯

  • @pattyfarghaly1821
    @pattyfarghaly1821 5 років тому +37

    Wow what a brilliant idea. What a great role model. Love you Mr Cook.❣❣❣❣

  • @khar1828
    @khar1828 5 років тому +2

    What's wrong with the 10 people who didn't like this? This is beautiful. God bless him, and those who help.

  • @tbee1575
    @tbee1575 5 років тому +3

    He is a true blessing.

  • @nun-yahbidness2767
    @nun-yahbidness2767 5 років тому +4

    I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying!😢😢😪😂
    You’re a hero Mr. Cook! Thank you for what you do for these children, you are more than dedicated and their lives will undoubtedly be better because you are supporting and encouraging them!

  • @MG-jj3pn
    @MG-jj3pn 5 років тому +19

    Amazing Man!
    We need so many more like him.

  • @sharontrotter8198
    @sharontrotter8198 5 років тому +1

    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!!!!

  • @indigoskye9215
    @indigoskye9215 5 років тому +2

    To the 26 people who disliked this video, WTF. This man is a true Superhero!! Heavenly Mother continue to Bless his SOUL 🙏💜

  • @allisonland1456
    @allisonland1456 5 років тому +28

    Everybody needs to be just like this thank you principle cook. What a blessing u are to these kids. Your such a good example😊 hopefully others can do as you do.

  • @shay2839
    @shay2839 5 років тому +12

    Great principal great heart God bless him

  • @barbarahagan1757
    @barbarahagan1757 5 років тому +2

    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.

  • @satcong7481
    @satcong7481 5 років тому +1

    Now this is a man that walks the walk. We need more people like him

  • @AddLoveTM126
    @AddLoveTM126 5 років тому +4

    What a Beautiful Loving Kind MAN! We would LOVE to Donate to his Service. May God Continue to Bless them All, Above; and Beyond Measure! ❤🎖👑

  • @RickGrimes007
    @RickGrimes007 5 років тому +5

    "Its Dope" right on braaaah that's real deal hes so open his body language is wonderful..hes real!! Loves his babies!!💓💓💪💪💪more stories like this THIS POSITIVELY Shows WE CAN DO IT!!i STILL BELIEVE IN HUMANITY..✊thanks Ellen HE DID WHAT HE SAID HE WAS GONNA DO WITH THAT 💰💪💓💓👍

  • @shabnamsultana1920
    @shabnamsultana1920 5 років тому +1

    Goosebumps... this principle is doing more than most parents.

  • @debbiecooper1677
    @debbiecooper1677 5 років тому +2

    I saw him on Ellen. This is a hero. To so many kids. need more loveing people like him

  • @amberlucille8445
    @amberlucille8445 5 років тому +5

    Wish I would of had a sweet & caring teacher/principal like him when I was in school

  • @spicy1ize
    @spicy1ize 5 років тому +13

    Angel come in the form of People 🙏 and he's one them....God Is Good 🤗

  • @Nina-vv3ev
    @Nina-vv3ev 5 років тому +1

    🥺this man is an angel... he is a father to his students

  • @erickz7433
    @erickz7433 5 років тому +3

    Mr Rogers would be SO PROUD 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊

  • @g.dollar2563
    @g.dollar2563 5 років тому +6

    Praise God for this man!!! He will be blessed exponentially! You are the "REAL MVP" sir!!!!

  • @iseebothsides
    @iseebothsides 5 років тому +23

    Great man! May God bless 🙏🏽

  • @iamshesheisi70
    @iamshesheisi70 5 років тому +2

    *THIS MAN, & his ❤️ is what makes the world a better place! BLESSINGS*

  • @lindabishop7824
    @lindabishop7824 5 років тому +1

    This is the type of attitude and vision that is needed in all inner city schools, all schools really. Wow! He is amazing!!!!!!

  • @battlehymnoftheempath3610
    @battlehymnoftheempath3610 5 років тому +5

    What a beautiful person.

  • @blackcommunion3820
    @blackcommunion3820 5 років тому +5

    🔥🔥🔥 This principal is great 🔥🔥🔥

  • @cdropable
    @cdropable 5 років тому +2

    Another amazing black man.

  • @kandiperson1065
    @kandiperson1065 5 років тому +1

    This is so sweet. He is definitely a gift from God

  • @robinettehemley9957
    @robinettehemley9957 5 років тому +21

    This is like the movie LEAN ON ME👏👏💕💕

  • @carstellamoore8863
    @carstellamoore8863 5 років тому +6

    Praise God for being real and having a heart keep up the good work

  • @Faith4Lyf
    @Faith4Lyf 5 років тому +1

    I have never had a teacher or principal like this man!!! God is good! We need more

  • @blackopal8611
    @blackopal8611 5 років тому +1

    Why am I crying?Can someone please stop cutting those onions up in here?
    This man is an angel. We need more like him.

  • @ebbiesweetngood9966
    @ebbiesweetngood9966 5 років тому +11

    So good to see something positive!

  • @fit2bjustme
    @fit2bjustme 5 років тому +15

    Glad those children have this man to look out for them. God bless him and these children

  • @teesh6782
    @teesh6782 5 років тому +3

    One of earth's angels! What an amazing man

  • @judya.shroads8245
    @judya.shroads8245 5 років тому +1

    A GOOD AND KIND MAN!!!! He sees the need and helps the kids thrive, have clean clothes, eat and just be kids. We need more schools just like this one. STEP UP IF YOU DARE.

  • @jazzy7696
    @jazzy7696 5 років тому +13

    God bless this man!

  • @KFiya
    @KFiya 5 років тому +5

    He’s an awesome man!! His babies!😍🖤

  • @barbara1904
    @barbara1904 5 років тому +1

    What a guy.
    Someone who thinks outside the box.

  • @heythere3780
    @heythere3780 5 років тому +2

    "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.

  • @vanw1504
    @vanw1504 5 років тому +4

    This Makes our country great! The selflessness of others! God bless!

  • @michmichxo22
    @michmichxo22 5 років тому +3

    What a pure soul, more blessings will come his way

  • @rosariosmith2162
    @rosariosmith2162 5 років тому +2

    God bless him for being there for the babies. Nobody has never done that. He has a hart of gold.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙

  • @melaniehorton7728
    @melaniehorton7728 5 років тому +1

    I'm a retired teacher...he is wonderful....📙📘💼...need many more like him....

  • @cdon4life
    @cdon4life 5 років тому +6

    Such a great big 🧔🏾guy with a big heart & genuine love for children

  • @TaySaidSo
    @TaySaidSo 5 років тому +3

    Who shed a tear ??? I know i did ..qe need more of him in the world.

  • @monkeynumbernine
    @monkeynumbernine 5 років тому +1

    This guy genuinely cares about the students. That has a huge impact on them💖

  • @fatimahx9626
    @fatimahx9626 5 років тому +1

    Wow my mom went to that high school and she and my father fought so hard so that my siblings and I didn’t have to grow up in that area...but I tell you what its satisfying to know that there’s still a strong sense of community that exists there...great story

  • @asimp6128
    @asimp6128 5 років тому +4

    This is a real man and Hero!! Thanks for educating and taking it one step further! 🏅🥇🏆

  • @diysy9431
    @diysy9431 5 років тому +11

    Biggest heart ❤️ ever ! But all schools should offer free washer and dryer and also minimum wage jobs 😭

    • @Michelle-pn9xt
      @Michelle-pn9xt 5 років тому

      Schools do not need to offer jobs. That is the reason that companies exist. They can't do everything. Do you offer jobs to other people?

  • @_A4A
    @_A4A 5 років тому +1

    This is a Man, who is true to himself & everyone around him. He is kind, generous, thoughtful, empathetic and very understanding to his students needs!... I just wish that there were more principals out there like him, watching over our babies while we are hard at work and trying to provide for our family's!.... Godspeed my Brother!.... 🙏

  • @AmberCaprie
    @AmberCaprie 5 років тому +1

    We need more educators like him.