Youth Empowerment Conference

JASSAC’s 9th annual Youth Empowerment Conference is powering up to help our youth elevate their potential, protect their brand, and impact their future. Join us Saturday, February 17th, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at Southwood Junior High School for a day of interactive activities such as team

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MIDS SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS WINNERS!

Congratulations to the winners of our Small Business Grants! Each of these Black Businesses go above and beyond as they service the African American Community. We salute you and all of your efforts!  https://www.canva.com/design/DAEr9gfiw5U/l6qjEuy0QlHM4Lz-_yJmBQ/view?utm_content=DAEr9gfiw5U&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton Join us on 10/16/21, Super Red Saturday, as we shop at 13 Black

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THE MIDWEST IMPACT DAY OF SERVICE

*ATTENTION, ATTENTION, ATTENTION! The MIDWEST IMPACT Day of SERVICE will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021. We are giving out five $1,000 small business grants to Black-owned businesses in Calumet Park, Crest Hill, Frankfort, Hickory Hills, Monee, Orland Hills, Phoenix, Posen, Shorewood, South Chicago Heights, Steger,

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COVID & Our Community

Many of us have questions about the COVID vaccine. Is it safe? Is it effective? When will we be able to resume normal life? COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black Americans and yet, preliminary data indicates Black Americans have been vaccinated at rates significantly lower than white Americans.

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Awareness+Action=Social Change

October was National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and November 25, 2020 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. During this time, we bring awareness to this critical GLOBAL issue. As the world retreated inside homes due to the lockdown measures introduced to curb the

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