The North Shore Section, NCNW

10/14/2025

We are pleased to announce that our Sister, Patricia Anderson for District 65, has been elected to Board President of District 65 School Board.

In her comments today, she said “let’s turn the light back on in the lighthouse” and we shall under her leadership!

10/08/2025

And...the lunch menu this week features her favorite dish!

You asked, we listened! 🙌 A few fan favorites are back on the menu, and with the temps dropping, it’s officially soup season! 🍁 Bring on those Fall flavors you all voted for a couple weeks ago! 😘

10/08/2025

Check out Sister Nicole of Chicky's Kitchen Creations sharing her story AND a quick, easy and delicious meal on WGN!

https://youtu.be/YGsIOOoW-5o?si=wiTesG9LC2cuoGww

Chicky's Kitchen Creations prides itself on cultivating fresh, delicious and innovative cuisine. From catering to cooking classes and even personal chef offe...

08/16/2025

We are proud to announce an incredible milestone for Sister Ashley SA Jackson, NCNW North Shore Section Membership Chair, who will be awarded tenure on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Oakton College.

The tenure process is one of the most rigorous achievements in higher education, requiring years of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service and Black women make up about 2% of tenured faculty.

We could not be more proud of Ashley and her achievement.

06/27/2025

We didn’t wait to make an impact.

The very first thing we did as a newly chartered section of NCNW, we launched a service project—Community Fridge Fridays.

Thanks to Sister Kelly and Chef Nicole at Chicky's Kitchen Creations, we’re now making this a weekly program starting tomorrow. Delicious fresh meals served with dignity.

06/26/2025

We’re excited to be part of Celebrate the National CROWN Act event on Sunday, June 29, from 1:00–5:30 PM at the Fleetwood‑Jourdain Center (1655 Foster St.) with Evanston Public Library!

Come celebrate Black hair and culture with us—and bring donations for our Healing with Dignity campaign. We’ll be collecting new hair care products for textured hair and makeup items for deeper skin tones to support women healing from domestic violence.

Donations will go directly to YWCA and WINGS.

Why this matters: Honors identity and promotes healing through culturally affirming beauty.

Supports equity and dignity for Black and Brown women.

Anchors our commitment to community care and cultural celebration.

🎁 Drop off products onsite between 1:00–5:30 PM.
📍 Fleetwood‑Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St., Evanston.

Let’s stand together against hair discrimination and uplift beauty, dignity, and healing. ✊🏾💜

06/10/2025

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, The North Shore Section of the National Council of Negro Women was officially chartered.

It was a historic and joy-filled occasion—one that marked not just a milestone, but a movement.

We were honored to be joined by our esteemed guests:

Dr. A. Lois Keith, NCNW National Board Chair

Regina Majors, NCNW National Membership Co-Chair

Dr. Ramona James, NCNW Illinois Acting State President

Thank you for blessing us with your leadership, presence, and powerful words. Your encouragement affirmed our path forward.

To our brilliant organizing team—Damita Cravens, Tracy Fulce, Krissie Harris, Ashley Jackson, and Ella Whitehead—thank you for your vision, labor, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Your work created a space worthy of the moment and the mission.

To our charter members, we honor your courage and commitment. You laid the foundation for this section, and your legacy will continue to guide us as we grow.

And to every sister, friend, and supporter who showed up and showed love—thank you for witnessing our beginning.

The North Shore Section is ready to serve.