African American Leadership Council

The influence the African American community has on popular culture and the growing incomes of African American women has increased the economic power of this population significantly. The first of the five Councils, the African American Leadership Council has produced acclaimed community-wide educational programs, and supports the Foundation's fundraising and grantmaking efforts through the Sojourner Fund. Women of African American descent promote issues affecting women and girls in their community, including advocating on behalf of civil rights. See Sojourner Fund grantees here.

2012-2013 Council Co-Chairs

Robin McConney
Elaine Millsap-Parker

For more information about the African American Leadership Council, including membership information and forms, please fill out our email contact form and select the council(s) you're interested in, or contact Rhiannon Rossi at (312) 577-2825 or rrossi@cfw.org.

2012-2013 Meetings & Events

All meetings are at 6 p.m. at Chicago Foundation for Women, 1 E. Wacker Dr., unless noted.

August 9, 2012

October 11, 2012- RUSH Bowman Center, 710 S. Paulina Street

December 13, 2012- RUSH Bowman Center, 710 S. Paulina Street

February 14, 2013

April 11, 2013

June 13, 2013

Past Events

April 12, 2012: Council meeting
Feb. 1, 2012: Miss Representation Screening and Talk-Back
Dec. 14, 2011: Wine and Style Wednesday
Sept. 23, 2011: Performance of Ladies Ring Shout
Feb. 26, 2011: Loving Yourself: Mind, Body and Spirit - Health Forum
Jan. 18, 2011: Winter Wine Tasting to benefit the Sojourner Fund
April 29, 2010: Benefit for the Sojourner Fund
Feb. 23, 2010: The Landscape of Philanthropy
Nov. 3, 2009: Total Woman: Mind, Body and Spirit (cosponsorship; part of the Health Series)
June 12, 2009: Bonnie Greer Discussion and Booksigning (cosponsorship)
April 23, 2009: 2nd Annual April Artifacts fundraiser
April 17, 2008: April Artifacts fundraiser
July 12, 2007: The Color Purple fundraiser