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We are the official Backbone Organization for MBK Chicago

The mission of Brilliance and Excellence movement is to showcase the Brilliance and Excellence of Boys and Young Men of Color and to promote safe and peaceful communities.

10/08/2026

📣 Your voice matters in shaping what’s next for MBK Chicago!

We’re calling on community leaders, partners, stakeholders, and neighbors to join us on Wednesday, October 14th, for our next MBK Chicago Regional Meeting!

Help us identify challenges, explore solutions, and shape a citywide action plan for boys and young men of color.

Community voices are essential to this work. Be part of the conversation!

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 5100 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60644

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/yh754tk3

09/22/2026

Your community. Your voice. Your questions. Our collective future. 📣

Join our upcoming South Side Regional Meeting for a School Board Candidate Forum focused on the issues impacting our schools, young people, families, and communities.

This is an opportunity to hear directly from School Board candidates, bring your questions to the conversation, and stay engaged in the decisions shaping our communities.

📅 October 7, 2026
⏰ 10:45 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Stay tuned for location details

Scan the QR codes on the flyer to register and submit your questions for the candidates!

08/28/2026

Take a look back at HoopFest 2026! 🏀🎒

From the court to the community, HoopFest was all about creating a space for Chicago’s young people and families to connect, celebrate, and head into the new school year strong.

Thank you to every young person, family, partner, vendor, volunteer, and community member who came out and helped make the day what it was.

Here’s to a great school year for Chicago’s young people—and to continuing to show up for them all year long.

08/18/2026

Chicago dance teams, this one’s for YOU! 🔥

Think your team has what it takes to bring the energy to HoopFest? We’re calling on majorette, hip-hop, drill, step, cheer teams and more from across the city to come out, show us what you’ve got, and compete for cash prizes! 💰

📅 Saturday, August 22 📍 Jackson Park
⏰ 12:00 PM

🔗 Register your dance team TODAY! [Link in bio]

Know a dance team that should be there? Tag them below or send this their way!

08/13/2026

Volunteer with us! 🤝

HoopFest is almost here, and we’re calling on our community to help us make it happen!

Join us as a volunteer and help create an unforgettable Back-to-School celebration for Chicago’s young people and families. 🏀🎒

Come solo or bring a friend—every helping hand makes a difference.

📅 Saturday, August 22
📍 Jackson Park
⏰ 12:00 PM

🔗 Sign up to volunteer today! [https://tinyurl.com/3nvyha4s]

08/10/2026

🏀🎒 12 DAYS UNTIL HOOP FEST 2026!

Chicago, we’re getting closer! 🙌🏾

Let’s come together as a city to help our young people head back to school strong. Join us for a day filled with basketball, food, entertainment, free backpacks, community resources, and family fun!

📅 Saturday, August 22
📍 Jackson Park
⏰ 12:00 PM

Registration is OPEN now at hoopfestchi.com

08/03/2026

🎧 Chicago, are you ready?

DJ HotRod is bringing the energy to Hoop Fest 2026! 🔥

Join us for a day of basketball, music, free backpacks, community resources, food, and fun for the whole family.

Bring your crew and let’s come together to help Chicago students head back to school strong.

📅 Saturday, August 22
🔗 Register Here: http://Hoopfestchi.com

08/02/2026

20 days to go! 🏀🎒

Chicago, let’s come together for Hoop Fest 2026 and help students head back to school strong.

Bring your family. Invite your organization. We’ll provide the backpacks, school supplies, food, entertainment, and community resources.

Register today with the link in our bio. Let’s do it together.🤝

07/27/2026

Community. Connection. Celebration. ✨

Thank you to everyone who made the MBK Summertime Block Party a success. Together, we’re creating spaces where Chicago’s youth and families can connect, celebrate, and thrive.

Address

1900 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL
60612

Website

https://bechicago.org/, http://hoopfestchi.com/

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