Hon. Vincent F. Cornelius
US Rep. Robin Kelly
US Rep. Danny K. Davis
Brigadier General Tomika M. Seaberry
IBHOF class of 2024 Honorees’ Scholarship Campaign ends, June 2025
Hon. Vincent F. Cornelius
This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Class of 2025 male student interested in pursuing a degree in Pre-Law, Political Science, and or other related fields of study. Our goal is to make this one-time scholarship of $5,000.
US Rep. Danny K. Davis
This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Class of 2025 male student interested in pursuing a degree in Political Science and or related field of study. Our goal is to make this one-time scholarship of $5,000.
US Rep. Robin Kelly
This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Class of 2025 female student interested in pursuing a degree in Political Science and or related field of study. Our goal is to make this one-time scholarship of $5,000.
Brigadier General Tomika M. Seaberry
This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Class of 2025 female student enrolled in a 4-year collegiate ROTC Program. Our goal is to make this one-time scholarship of $5,000.
Black Women of First Distinction
Sheila Chalmers-Currin
Georgiana Rose Simpson
Past Black Achievers Spotlighted
The Illinois Black Hall of Fame (IBHOF) chose Juneteenth, a national holiday (June 17, 2021), to commemorate the accomplishments and notable contributions of African American with an Illinois Connections. The Spotlighted individual have served as beacons of shinning lights in the State of Illinois and represents the embodiment of the highest levels of Excellence. The Mission of the IBHOF is to Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present and Inspire the Future. Click on Image for Bio Narrative.
Class of 2022 Speaks
About Us
The Illinois Black Hall of Fame chose to commemorate Juneteenth by identifying and showcasing notable African Americans with an Illinois “connections. We celebrate black achievers because of the significant contributions they have made to the state of Illinois, as well as the global community.
Juneteenth Gala 2024
Juneteenth Celebration of Black Achievers 2022 Gala Flip Magazine captures in pictures the evening’s itinerary to include the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Black Women of First Distinction Dinner, Awards Ceremony and Post Reception.
Legacy Learning Shop
The Black History Shop provides a learning your Black History gifts for Black History Month, Women History Month, HBCU’S, Kwanzaa, Divine Nine, and Juneteenth Tees for the entire family. Purchase gifts that teach Black History.