*“One of our arms at Jack & Jill of America is to raise our children to be leaders,” said Danielle Brown National President of the Jack and Jill of America organization. The JJOA had a line-up of events in September teaching youth to be advocates called “On the Hill.” “It was called ‘On the Hill,’ teaching them about advocacy, gun violence, voters’ registration. They met with senators and congressmen talking about pollution, Bills… having a voice is very powerful.”
The Jack and Jill organization was founded by Marion Stubbs Thomas in 1938 in Philadelphia when 20 mothers came together to discuss developing an organization that provides social cultural and educational opportunities for youth ages 2 – 19. By 1946 Jack and Jill had 10 Chapters nationally, and today it has 245 chapters and 40,000 mothers/families as members.
“The conviction of one person can start a movement to think and rethink,” said Brown about what JJOA seeks to instill in their young members. “We can make a difference, we can do more. Be leaders, be fearless leaders.”
In training young members on how to be fearless members Jack and Jill of America host their annual “On the Hill” Legislative Summit in September which consisted of the Soapbox Consulting: Advocacy in Action; Voter Registration: Equity in Education; Gun Prevention and Safety Rally, and Soulful Sunday Brunch & Legislative Awards Program. The mission of Jack and Jill of America is to nurture African-American leaders by strengthening children by using leadership development, volunteerism, philanthropy and civic duty.
“Some senators asked for their information to help them form a Bill,” Danielle said about the results of the activities. “They walked away with conviction. There was a 14 year-old who said, ‘It changed my life. I will be the next President of the United States.’ Success was what they were feeling. They left the Hill using their voice.” www.JackandJillInc.org
SYNDICATED COLUMN: Eunice Moseley, has an estimated weekly readership of over ¼ million with The Pulse of Entertainment. She is also a Public Relations Strategist and Business Management Consultant at Freelance Associates, and is Promotions Director (at-large) for The Baltimore Times. www.ThePulseofEntertainment.com. EVENT: Eunice is founder of the annual “Uplifting Minds II” Entertainment Conference (ULMII), into its 20th year. Next event dates include Los Angeles Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (511) and Baltimore Saturday April 18, 2020, held in partnership with Security Square Mall and The Baltimore Times. The free conference offers an Entertainment Business Panel and a Talent Showcase and Competition (vocal, songwriting, dance and acting) with over $15,000 valued in prizes/product/services to selected artists. Log onto www.UpliftingMinds2.com for more information or to participate as a panelist or talent call 562-424-3836.
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