WE ARE MAGNIFICENT MILE

ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2–19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving, and civic duty.

​The objectives of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated are to “create a medium of contact for children which will stimulate growth and development and provide children constructive educational, cultural, civic, health, recreational and social programs.” Since 1938, the organization continues on, dedicating its resources to improving the quality of life, particularly for all African American children.

The Magnificent Mile Chapter delivers and focuses on initiatives that will equip our members and youth with the power to make a difference in our communities and in the lives of children around the country.

NATIONAL PRESENTATION VIDEO: MMPG NEWS

Prior to becoming a chapter as the Magnificent Mile Provisional Group (MMPG), we created a review of our provisional year in the style of a news story. Our own mom, Evelyn Holmes serves as the MMPG news anchor, lending her many years of professional reporter experience to help tell our story. Thank you for watching and click the button below to stay up-to-date on the latest Magnificent Mile news!

LATEST NEWS

A NOTE FROM PRESIDENT KIA BANKS

Greetings Mothers, Families, and Friends of the Magnificent Mile Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., established October 17, 2020. 

Thank you for visiting our website. We are pleased to introduce ourselves and share our events and activities with you. 

It is my sincere honor and privilege to serve as the first President of this Magnificent Chapter and represent 80 Magnificent Women, Mothers, and Leaders from across the Chicagoland Area. As the newest chapter in our great city, our first priority is to further the success and achievements rooted in the tradition of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and the organization’s mission to nurture future African-American leaders through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. The Magnificent Mile Chapter is focused on our future, through our participation in social action, raising future voters, and offering innovative and engaging children’s programming both virtually and in-person. 

Our 2020-2021 Magnificent Mile Chapter’s Executive Board is as follows:

  • Vice President, Myesha McClendon
  • Treasurer, Linetta Robinson
  • Program Director, Nikisha Horn
  • Recording Secretary, Tanya Griggs
  • Corresponding Secretary, Erika Flowers
  • Financial Secretary, Constance Grady Woodberry
  • Editor, Joy Harris
  • Historian, Michelle Flagg
  • Parliamentarian, Shenita Johnson
  • Sergeant at Arms, Iona Calhoun Battiste
  • Chaplain, Rev. Andrea Clark Horton
  • Foundation Chair, Monique Jones

We are committed to continuing the work, accomplishments, and achievements of our sisters, the Chicago, Windy City, and Lake Shore Chapters while making a difference in the lives of all children. 

Warmly, 

President Kia R. Banks

CHARTERED OCTOBER 17, 2020

On August 23, 2020, at the 44th National Convention, the national body voted in favor to officially grant the mothers of the Magnificent Mile Provisional Group new status as the Magnificent Mile Provisional Chapter. Today, October 17, 2020, 81 mothers officially charter the Magnificent Mile Chapter, dedicated to making an impact on the lives of their children and other African American children in Chicago.

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