and have our national headquarters here,” McGill Brown added. “Everyone realizes the impact of Jack and Jill. Jack and Jill of America’s newest member, Mayor Muriel Bowser, will welcome youth advocates to the Nation’s Capital. Legislators, lawyers, representatives from the media, political strategists and advocates from the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area and beyond will support the student delegates in workshops and town hall meetings during the week of activities. The organization will host its bi-annual “On the Hill Summit” gathering members from hundreds of branches across the nation to meet on Capitol Hill with legislators. (Photo Courtesy of Jack and Jill of America) Pictured from left to right are the following: National Corresponding Secretary Nichelle Nicholes Levy, National Program Director Marvis Donalson National Vice President Sativa Leach-Bowen National President Kornisha McGill Brown National Treasurer Michele Henry-McGee National Recording Secretary Ily Houston and National Editor Amanda McWilliams. Jack and Jill of America’s 2022-2024 National Executive Board Members stand near a portrait of Founder Marion Stubbs Thomas. senators and Congressional representatives on Capitol Hill, advocating for measures that support young people in communities across the U.S. Youth involved in the Jack and Jill of America program of today can be found meeting with U.S. We have been bringing our teens every other year for a national legislative summit so they can learn to be their own advocates.” “When it comes to legislation we know that we can go over and advocate for our children. – the city where legislation happens,” said McGill Brown. We realized that it was important to be in Washington, D.C.

“Our property was purchased 20 years ago. Jack and Jill’s 262 chapters and more than 70,000 family members represent communities across the United States from Anchorage, Alaska to Miami, Fla. This year, Jack and Jill of America celebrates 85 years of service with the grand opening of a newly remodeled national headquarters near DuPont Circle in Washington, D.C. It also addresses the recreational and health needs of Black children and their families. Today, the organization offers leadership training and educational programming. While these cultural events are still part of the Jack and Jill program, the organization has expanded its scope. Many familiar with the Jack and Jill club of past years have vivid memories of ornate debutante ceremonies and other highbrow social activities.

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