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The African American Gallery
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Black Baseball Players Exhibit
This exhibit spotlights the Negro Baseball League and some of its outstanding players:
Buck O’Neil, Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige and three women who played in the Negro League in the 1950’s.
Other featured athletes include:
Fergie Jenkins, Billy Williams, Ernie Banks, Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron
Additional Exhibit: Rockford's Robert "Smoki" Whitfield
Exhibit will remain open through April.
Artifacts are on loan from Hon. Patrick Yarbrough.
Buck O’Neil, Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige and three women who played in the Negro League in the 1950’s.
Other featured athletes include:
Fergie Jenkins, Billy Williams, Ernie Banks, Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron
Additional Exhibit: Rockford's Robert "Smoki" Whitfield
Exhibit will remain open through April.
Artifacts are on loan from Hon. Patrick Yarbrough.
Photos credit: Hon. Patrich Yarbrough.
Student Project Winner Reception
Sunday, February 5th
2-4 PM
"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.
The late Marion Stubbs Thomas founded Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, on January 24, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Twenty mothers came together to discuss creating an organization to provide social, cultural and educational opportunities for youth between the ages of 2 and 19. In 1946, 10 chapters were involved in the national restructuring process. The constitution and bylaws were drawn up, and the organization was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware. Learn more about Jack & Jill of America HERE.
Today, Jack and Jill boasts 262 chapters nationwide, representing more than 50,000 family members."
Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a five point programmatic thrust:
In celebration of MLK Day, children of the Forest City Chapter created a story collage or produced artwork highlighting a significant event during the Civil Rights Movement.
Each child presented their work and ideas about their work. After each grade group presentation, the children voted on the best work from each age group. Join us in recognizing these students at 2:30 PM on the 5th.
Sunday, February 5th
2-4 PM
"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.
The late Marion Stubbs Thomas founded Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, on January 24, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Twenty mothers came together to discuss creating an organization to provide social, cultural and educational opportunities for youth between the ages of 2 and 19. In 1946, 10 chapters were involved in the national restructuring process. The constitution and bylaws were drawn up, and the organization was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware. Learn more about Jack & Jill of America HERE.
Today, Jack and Jill boasts 262 chapters nationwide, representing more than 50,000 family members."
Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a five point programmatic thrust:
- Cultural Awareness
- Educational Development
- Social/Recreational
- Health
- Civic
In celebration of MLK Day, children of the Forest City Chapter created a story collage or produced artwork highlighting a significant event during the Civil Rights Movement.
Each child presented their work and ideas about their work. After each grade group presentation, the children voted on the best work from each age group. Join us in recognizing these students at 2:30 PM on the 5th.
MLK Day Student Project Winners:
Mariah Wrenn (pre-K to K)
Ryleigh Dixon (1st to 3rd)
India Barnes (4th & 5th)
Angel Goode (6th to 8th)
and all the “Honorable Mentions”
Mariah Wrenn (pre-K to K)
Ryleigh Dixon (1st to 3rd)
India Barnes (4th & 5th)
Angel Goode (6th to 8th)
and all the “Honorable Mentions”