Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation

05/10/2026

04/15/2026

This morning the ILBCF Brain Trust on Health was proud to present a panel on Understanding Trauma: Care to Community Solutions.

Our panelists were amazing:

Senator Mattie Hunter
Representative Camille Lilly
Dr. Audrey Tanksley
Ms. JeShawn Hill
Mr. Dominic Watson

moderated by Vice-Chairman of the ILBCF Board Vince Williams

Please look for more engaging conversations such as these from the ILBCF.

For more information regarding the ILBCF or to inquiries regarding supporting our programming, email [email protected].

04/15/2026

If you are in Springfield, please join the ILBCF as its Brain Trust on Health discusses a critical topic for our community.

Understanding the Impact of.Trauma: Care to Community Solutions!!

Breakfast is at 9:30am, the panel starts at 10:00am.

You don't want to miss this.

04/01/2026

On the last day of Women's History Month, the ILBCF wants to salute the 46 Black Women who were members of the Illinois General Assembly!

Only 46 Black Women have been elected to IGA since its beginning in 1876. The first African American Woman Floy Clements was elected in 1958, before the Founding of the Black Caucus in 1967. The Black Caucus would not see a black woman elected until 1978 with the election of the Honorable Carol Moseley Braun and Ethel Skyles Alexander.

We salute these 46 Trailblazers and were honored to celebrate the strength of women leaders on Saturday, March 28, 2026!!!

Take a look at this historic
moment:

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04/01/2026

On the last day of Women's History Month, the ILBCF wants to salute the 46 Black Women who were members of the Illinois General Assembly!

Only 46 Black Women have been elected to IGA since its beginning in 1876. The first African American Woman Floy Clements was elected in 1958, before the Founding of the Black Caucus in 1967. The Black Caucus would not see a black woman elected until 1978 with the election of the Honorable Carol Moseley Braun and Ethel Skyles Alexander.

We salute these 46 Trailblazers and were honored to celebrate the strength of women leaders on Saturday, March 28, 2026!!!

Take a look at this historic moment!

https://youtu.be/UCYFv2Liej0?si=TxwCASAiMj2locje

03/05/2026

Two weeks ago if you were not in Springfield, you missed the event of the year!! And the year is just getting started! A time was had at the 2026 ILBCF Black History Month Soiree.

It was the largest Soiree the Foundation has ever hosted, we are building something wonderful and we are so grateful to our leaders, sponsors, and each of you for being a part of it!!!

We honored tremendous leaders across the state and paid homage to the one and only Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

Thank you for helping us RISE, Together!

The 2026 ILBCF Soiree was an incredible event featuring remarks from Governor JB Pritzker and Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, honoring the late Reverend Jesse...

03/01/2026

The ILBCF is pleased to announce that the 2026 Scholarship Cycle is now OPEN. Students who are matriculating to a 2 or 4 year institution are encouraged to apply NOW.

Applications will be accepted from March 1 to May 31.

Utilize the link below to apply:

https://illinoislegislativeblackcaucusfoundation.formstack.com/forms/2026_copy