Premier African American family organization of mother members nurturing future Black leaders ages 2-19 while advocating for all children.
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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated congratulates the new National Executive Board 2024-2026 elected at the 46th National Convention in Minneapolis.
Photo Credit: LeVern A. Danley III
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So happy
@VP
Kamala Harris met with our JJ Columbia (SC) future leaders!
@VP
, thank you for showing us that we can reach the highest levels of leadership in our country.
#mlkday2024
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(*please excuse the video glitches)
🎥
@VP
on Instagram Story
With 100+ HBCUs in America and a 150+ year history, we continue to RISE! Watch the
@PBS
premiere of
@HBCURising
on
@independentlens
TODAY at 9p ET & share your thoughts on the film by joining the filmmaker & HBCU community in the
#HBCURising
Twitter Chat during the broadcast
Jack and Jill Inc. is pleased to welcome Washington, DC Mayor
@MurielBowser
as one of our newest mother members. JJ Mom Muriel is the mother of Jill💗/daughter Miranda. She said, “As Mayor of Washington, DC, I wear many hats. Being Miranda’s mom is my favorite.”
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@DuleHill
was the surprise celebrity book reader at our 2nd annual JJ Home for the Holidays virtual family celebration. He read “The Nutcracker in Harlem” by T.E. McMorrow.
Hill can currently be seen starring as patriarch Bill Williams in the reimagining of
@WonderYearsABC
.
55 years ago children stood up to racial segregation in Birmingham, Alabama and changed the whole country for the better.
Today and every day we must remember, honor, and follow their example.
#ChildrensCrusade
@ChildDefender
Jack and Jill of America’s 85th Founders’ Day Commemorative Weekend officially began with a ribbon-cutting at our national headquarters in Washington, DC! We opened this headquarters in 2004 and in 2021, the building underwent a major renovation.
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Jack and Jill of America, Inc.‘s National Executive Board wishes the very best to Vice President
@KamalaHarris
and thanks her for her continued support of our future African American leaders and families.
We are remembering Jack and Jill, Inc. Mother &
@wsbtv
anchor,
@JovitaMoore
, after a
#jovitastrong
battle with brain cancer. Mom Jovita was an active member in JJ Buckhead-Atlanta Chapter. We appreciate her JJ contributions on behalf of African American children & family.
The Jack and Jill Inc. National Executive Board honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thank you to our chapters, families, and each person serving in your communities in honor of
#MLKDay2023
. Together, we all achieve more!
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#mlkday
“A leader is not someone who takes charge, but someone who takes care of those in their charge.” A phrase that describes 25th National President, Joli Cooler-Nelson perfectly. We will miss her dearly. Enjoy this next chapter of your life!
#jjnc18
Mid-Atlantic Region Historian, Charleston Chapter Vice President and 2018 Jack and Jill graduate, Caleb A. Smith has been named the 2018 Optimist International Oratorical World Champion!
Jack & Jill, Inc. remains committed to teaching children the importance of our Black History & Culture. While we appreciate Juneteenth acknowledged as a federal holiday, we hope it leads to factual education about our history in schools & positive change for People of Color.
BREAKING NEWS‼️ Jack and Jill Inc. Mother Member Sandra Douglass Morgan of JJ Las Vegas Chapter has been named the new president of the
@Raiders
. She will be the first Black female to hold the position of team president in
@nfl
history. Congratulations!
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Happy Birthday to National Vice President Sativa Leach-Bowen! Thank you for your service to Jack and Jill Inc. Enjoy your day!
**We're celebrating NVP Sativa today in honor of her Leap Year Birthday.
On behalf of the National Executive Board, it is indeed with heavy hearts that we share our sincere, heartfelt condolences on the passing of Jack and Jill Father Dr. Preston J. Phillips, the husband of JJ Associate Jewel Melody Phillips and father of Jarrett, Erin, and Elise. 1/6
National President, Joli Cooper-Nelson spoke on ABC 33/40 this morning, to talk about Jack and Jill’s Children Crusade happening this Saturday! Check out the interview below!
Happy Juneteenth! On this day in 1865, slavery was officially abolished throughout the United States Confederacy freeing the remaining slaves after the Civil War. To learn more about today, visit the link below, and let us know how you are spending today!
55 years ago children stood up to fire hoses and police dogs and changed the country for the better. On May 5th we will remember, honor, and follow their example.
#ChildrensCrusade
#PowerOfChildren
Congratulations JJ Alumna🩷 Morgan Price!
Morgan (JJ Dallas Chapter Alum) made history as the 2024 USAG All-Around National Champion! This makes her the FIRST HBCU GYMNAST IN HISTORY TO HOLD THE TITLE 👑👏🏽
So proud of you!
📸 JJ Dallas Chapter
THE PRICE IS RIGHT 🥇
Etch her name in the HISTORY BOOKS, Morgan Price is the 2024 USAG All-Around National Champion! Making her the FIRST HBCU GYMNAST IN HISTORY TO HOLD THE TITLE 👑💙👏🏽
She’ll compete on Vault, Bars & Floor on Sunday, April 14 in the Individual Event Finals.
Happy Juneteenth Family! On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. This day became known as
#Juneteenth
now officially a federal holiday. Celebrate with
@NMAAHC
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Every mother wants to know her child is proud of her. To see her child stare at her with adoration and love. At the end of the day, when no one else is watching, our children are always watching. Our families are watching. We want them to make them proud.
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On this day in 1986, Debi Thomas became the first African American to win the Women's of the U.S National Figure Skating championship while simultaneously being a pre- med student at Stanford University.
Check out the September 2018 edition of Vogue magazine, photographed by J&J alum, Tyler Mitchel! Tyler is the FIRST black photographer to shoot a cover for the magazine in all of its 126 years of existence!
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. honors the life of Colin L. Powell - the first Black US Secretary of State and an accomplished military leader.
(1937-2021)
(📸: World Justice Project)
On this day in 1929, civil rights icon Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King was born. Dr. King was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist who rose to prominence in 1964 and was one of the leaders of the civil rights movement until is assassination in 1968.
Nat’l President Kornisha McGill Brown & Southeastern Regional Director Darlene McGhee Whittington met Rep. Justin
@brotherjones_
at today’s Jack and Jill Day💙💗 at the Capitol in Nashville, Tennessee. We’re so happy about Rep. Jones’ and Rep.
@Justinjpearson
’s reinstatement!
Happy Holidays from the Jack and Jill of America National Executive Board!
Wishing you all of the timeless treasures and joy of the holiday season - the warmth of home, the love of family, and the company of good friends 💙💗.
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Happy Black History Month! All month we will be sharing Black History facts and we would love for you to share some as well! Tag J&J and share with us some Black history!
Repost from J&J Mom
@lashaunmarton
:
Proud parents! Our girl has been selected as a US Youth Ambassador with the US Dep of State. She will travel to Brazil this summer to work in civic education, activism, community service & social justice. Go Ari!
#raisingscholars
#proudparents
A very special Happy Birthday to Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated’s National President Kornisha McGill Brown! Thank you for everything you do for our organization in service for the children.
Enjoy your day💙💗
On this day in 1956, Mae Jemison was born. She became the first African- American woman in space on September 12, 1992 when she went into orbit aboard the space shuttle Endeavor.
Jack and Jill, Inc. mourns the passing of actress
@suzzannedouglas
, an Associate Mother of the Essex-Hudson Chapter (Eastern Region) and active member during her tenure.
She was not only a wonderful mother on-screen in tv & film, but a beloved mother in Jack and Jill, Inc. 💗💙.
YES! Jack & Jill National President Kornisha Brown and select African American female leaders participated in a call w/ Vice President Kamala Harris. Grateful for Madam Vice President's interest in our mission to see children succeed and support the Black Family.
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Happy first day of Kwanzaa! Today we celebrate the first principle, Umoja, which means unity! What does this principle mean to you?
#JoyousKwanzaa
#JJHolidays
We’re joining
@WhenWeAllVote
in the fight for fair and safe elections for every eligible voter. We are committed to expanding online voter registration, early in-person voting, and
#VoteByMail
. Join us:
Happy 85th Founders’ Day Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated! Celebrating 85 years of excellence for the children. Here is a special anniversary message from our National Executive Board💙💗. Watch the full video here:
#jackandjillinc85
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On this day in 1976, Dominique Dawes was born. She is a legendary gymnast who, at the age of 12, became the first African American woman on the American national team for the Olympics. In 2000, she became the first U.S. gymnast to be a part of three different medal-winning teams.
Jack and Jill Inc. officially inducted newest honorary member, Mother
@IamSusanLTaylor
, at our 45th National Convention & presented
@CARES_Mentoring
which Mother Taylor founded & serves as CEO, with a $25,000 check to support the organization’s continued efforts.
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