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Blondean Davis,Ed.D.

Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright

Dr. Willie Wilson

Linda Murray. M.D.

Dorothy R. Leavell

Emil Jones

Derrick Taylor

John W. Rogers, Hr

Black Women Of First Distinction

Debbie Meyers Martin

Tracey Bell

Honoring the Past Celebrating the Present and Inspiring the Future (1)

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. Read More….

Blondean Davis, Ed.D.

Founder and CEO Southland College Preparatory Charter High School, Richton Park, IL; superintendent, District 162

Dr. Willie Wilson

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist; CEO, Omar Medical

John W. Rogers Jr.

Founder, Chairman, CO-CEO and Chief Investment Officer Ariel Investments

Linda Murray. M.D.

Past President of the American Public Health Association; Community Activist for Social Justice, Health Equity, Racial Equality, Civil Rights, and Voting Rights

Derrick Taylor

Entrepreneur, President of the Black McDonald’s Owners Association Chicago land and NW Indiana (BMOA)

Emil Jones

Retired President of the Illinois State Senate, President and CEO of Strategic International Group

Dorothy R. Leavell

Editor and Publisher, Chicago Crusader Magazine

Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright Class of 2022

Pastor Emeritus, Trinity United Church of Christ

Dr. Timuel D. Black Class of 2021

First Illinois Black Hall of Fame Inductee Historian, Author, Civil Rights Activist Chicago’s Own African American Historian Expert

Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., Class of 2021

“I AM SOMEBODY Political Activist, Baptist Minister, Public Servant

Spencer Leak, Sr., Class of 2021

Business Owner, Public Servant and Radio Broadcast Host

Bessie Coleman (1892-1926) Posthumously, Class of 2021

Civil Aviator, First Black Person To Earn An International Pilot” License

Harold Washington (1922-1987), Posthumously, Class of 2021

Lawyer, First African American Mayor of Chicago

Blondean Davis, Ed.D.

Dr. Willie Wilson

John W. Rogers Jr.

Linda Murray. M.D.

Derrick Taylor

Emil Jones

Dorothy R. Leavell

Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright

Dr. Timuel D. Black

Jesse Louis Jackson

Spencer Leak

Bessie Coleman

Harold Washington

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.

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Juneteenth Gala 2022

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.

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Black History 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.

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