Chicago Central Section of National Council of Negro Women

06/09/2026

❤️🖤 Chicago Central Section Supports Scholarship, Service & Sisterhood ❤️🖤

Members of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Chicago Central Section were honored to attend the Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Annual D.E.R. (Diner En Rouge) Scholarship Fundraiser – Crimson on the Carpet.

This elegant evening brought together community leaders, advocates, and supporters committed to advancing educational opportunities for deserving students. Through scholarship fundraising, service, and collective impact, organizations like Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. continue to invest in the next generation of leaders.

We extend our appreciation to the Chicago Alumnae Chapter for hosting a beautiful event and for their unwavering dedication to scholarship, service, and community empowerment.

Together, we continue the work of uplifting our communities and creating pathways to success for future generations.

06/07/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month from NCNW Chicago Central Section! 🌈

This June, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community while reaffirming our commitment to dignity, equality, inclusion, and respect for all people.

At NCNW Chicago Central Section, we believe that every individual deserves to be seen, valued, and empowered to live authentically. As we honor Pride Month, let us continue to build bridges of understanding, foster belonging, and stand together against discrimination in all its forms.

May this month be a reminder that our diversity makes us stronger and that every voice matters.

💜 Respect
🧡 Inclusion
💚 Support
💙 Advocacy
❤️ Belonging

Be Proud. Be Kind. Be You.

06/07/2026

💜 Service in Action. Community at Heart. 💜

The members of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Chicago Central Section proudly volunteered at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, joining hands to help fight food insecurity across our community.

Together, our team contributed to an incredible effort that helped repack 19,428 pounds of food, providing the equivalent of 16,280 meals for individuals and families facing hunger throughout the Chicago area.

This day was a powerful reminder that when we come together in service, we create meaningful impact. We are grateful for the opportunity to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s mission and to continue NCNW’s legacy of service, advocacy, and community empowerment.

Thank you to all of our dedicated members who volunteered their time, energy, and compassion to help make a difference.

Together, we can help end hunger—one act of service at a time.

Photos by Schantel Deal-Ross

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

📣🎬✊🏾 Calling all young leaders!

Join us for the Youth Social Justice & Civic Engagement Initiative on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for an inspiring afternoon of learning, leadership, and action.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore voter education and registration resources, attend a special screening of KEMBA, and engage in a powerful panel discussion with members of the Illinois Judicial Council. This free event is designed to empower youth ages 16+ to use their voices, understand their civic power, and become agents of change in their communities.

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM📍 7936 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619

🔥 Your Voice. Your Power. Your Future.

Register today—space is limited!

06/03/2026

Hall Inductees Mary McLeod Bethune and Jacqueline Cochran are receiving new recognition from their home state of Florida.

In May, the Florida Historical Marker Council approved new historical markers honoring women across 12 counties, including markers recognizing Bethune and Cochran's lasting contributions.

Bethune transformed education and civil rights advocacy, founding Bethune-Cookman University and advising four U.S. presidents. Cochran became one of the most accomplished aviators in history, setting numerous flight records and leading the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II.

These markers help ensure their stories remain visible for future generations, connecting the places they called home with the legacies they left behind.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

✨ JOIN A LEGACY. BE THE CHANGE. ✨

For generations, visionary women like Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Founder of the National Council of Negro Women, and Dr. Dorothy I. Height, our beloved former President, paved the way through service, leadership, advocacy, and empowerment.

Now it's your turn.

The NCNW Chicago Central Section invites you to attend our Membership Informational and discover how you can make a meaningful impact in our communities while building lifelong connections with women committed to uplifting others.

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Kelly Library
6151 South Normal Avenue, Chicago

Learn about our programs, community initiatives, leadership opportunities, and the legacy that continues to inspire change across generations.

Scan the QR code or click/copy the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/261564713303048

to register and take the first step toward becoming part of an organization dedicated to service, sisterhood, and social action.

Together, we honor the past, serve the present, and shape the future.