Since the beginning of February, we featured “28 days of Black History” lead by Program Director Carla and the Legislative Committee. From February 21st through February 24th, we hosted our Second Annual …
Suffolk County mother Denise Graham was honored by Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre at the 2018 Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. The award is for exemplary women who have made a significant difference …
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Suffolk County chapter Mother Allison McLarty, featured in Newsday as a “trailblazing” black woman doctor on Long Island. Dr. Allison McLarty knew as a 10-year-old she wanted to become a …
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On Saturday, January 6th, 2018, 3rd Chapter President Bernice Burnett and Mother Vanessa Braxton were both honored by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Long Island Chapter, Inc at …
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Suffolk County mother, Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize has been named a member of Nassau County Executive-elect, Laura Curran’s transition team. Working alongside other notable bipartisan Long Islanders, Tochi will join the …
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Suffolk County Chapter continues it’s tradition of winning!! Our very own Aaron Miller won first place in the Oratorical …
Aaron Miller Wins 1st Place at Cluster Oratorical Contest Read More »
We congratulate Mother AveMaria Thompson on her new position as President-Elect of Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association.
By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com In her first time competing at nationals, 16-year-old Hannah Spencer, of Centerport, set the freestyle record for Huntington YMCA swim team at the 2017 YMCA Short …
Suffolk County Teen, Hannah Spencer, Sets Long Island Swim Record Read More »
Every year Long Island Head Start honors individuals and organizations that have made a difference in the lives of the children and families it serves. Honorees are advocates for early …
Shanequa Levin To Receive Community Advocate Award by Long Island Head Start Read More »
Chartered in July 1962, the Suffolk County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2 – 19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.
