Phillip Jackson Youth Mentoring Program Celebration
Piggy Bank Bonanza Event
Kimberly Lightford Saturday University Celebration
COVID Vaccination Event
Building Chicago's Next CEO Program
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Ambassadors of Hope students visit the SC Johnson headquarters in Racine, WI.
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NBA Headquarters
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Laylah and Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner
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NBA Essay Winners
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Naeem and Marcus with Adam Silver
Hamilton at Nederlander Theater

Programs & Community Initiatives:

2021 Programs, Initiatives & Events
Kimberly Lightford Saturday University (KLSU)
Kimberly Lightford Saturday University (KLSU)
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Phillip Jackson Youth Mentorship Program (PJYMP)
Phillip Jackson Youth Mentorship Program (PJYMP)
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Young Black Men of Honor (YBMOH)
Young Black Men of Honor (YBMOH)
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Chicago Peace Fellows
Chicago Peace Fellows
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Math Homework Hotline
Math Homework Hotline
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Judas and the Black Messiah: An intergenerational conversation with revolutionaries
Judas and the Black Messiah: An intergenerational conversation with revolutionaries
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Phillip Jackson Documentary
Phillip Jackson Documentary
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Get Cleared
Get Cleared
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Red, Black, Clean & Green
Red, Black, Clean & Green
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Building Chicago’s Next CEO
Building Chicago’s Next CEO
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The Black Star Project Celebrates its 25th Anniversary and the Renaming of 35th Street for its Iconic Founder, Phillip Jackson

The City of Chicago will be honoring the iconic founder of The Black Star Project, Phillip Jackson, with a renaming of the east side of 35th at King Drive, in honor of Jackson and The Black Star Project, the organization he founded 25 years ago, in 1996. Join us!

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Latest News

Latest News
Parent University is back!
Parent University is back!

We are thrilled to announce the revival of our Parent University system. Phillip Jackson implored the importance of parental involvement in their child's education and success.

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Youth Business of Sports NBA All-Star Weekend Fundraiser
Youth Business of Sports NBA All-Star Weekend Fundraiser

Help us send Chicago Youth to the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in February!

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Kwanzaa & Open Mic Event
Kwanzaa & Open Mic Event

Over 100 individuals attended the event, which was a great success. Young people from all over Chicago shared their incredible talents with the community, making the night even more special. The event was also an occasion to honor the winners of the Essay Contest, presented by TBSP and BDM Sports Education.

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Empower Chicago Youth and the Community this Giving Tuesday!
Empower Chicago Youth and the Community this Giving Tuesday!

We had an action-packed year at The Black Star Project, and we're even more excited about what 2024 has in store for us.

We would like to take this moment to express our deepest gratitude to all of our friends and sponsors who have supported us throughout the years. As we continue to serve the community, please consider making a year-end contribution for Giving Tuesday and beyond.

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Exact Path Online Learning Resource
Exact Path Online Learning Resource

Exact Path is an online learning program available to grades K-12 focusing on reading, language arts, and math.

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Thank you, SC Johnson, a Family Company!
Thank you, SC Johnson, a Family Company!

Thank you, SC Johnson, a family company for supporting The Black Star Project!

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3rd Annual Bronzeville’s Fall Festival
3rd Annual Bronzeville’s Fall Festival

Stop by on Saturday, October 28th for our 3rd Annual Bronzeville’s Fall Festival!

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It’s A Family Affair: Bronzeville Summer Nights
It’s A Family Affair: Bronzeville Summer Nights
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2023 Programs: Kimberly Lightford Saturday University
2023 Programs: Kimberly Lightford Saturday University
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Bronzeville Piggy Bank and Book Bonanza was a success!
Bronzeville Piggy Bank and Book Bonanza was a success!

Thank you to everyone who came out Bronzeville Piggy Bank and Book Bonanza event!

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Thank you Citibank Volunteers!
Thank you Citibank Volunteers!

Citibank volunteers joined The Black Star Project to clean up 35th and King Drive.

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Bronzeville Juneteeth Event
Bronzeville Juneteeth Event

Bronzeville Juneteenth Event

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Support our Young People in Attending NBA HBCU Classic/All-Star Weekend
Support our Young People in Attending NBA HBCU Classic/All-Star Weekend

This year we are ecstatic to partner once again with BDM Sports & Education Project to take a group of young people to the 2nd Annual HBCU-NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Photos from our Support Small Business Saturday
Photos from our Support Small Business Saturday

Photos: Small Business Saturday

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Black Star Project Wraps Up Great Summer Program With S.C. Johnson Trip, Ambassadors of Hope Youth Leadership Program
Black Star Project Wraps Up Great Summer Program With S.C. Johnson Trip, Ambassadors of Hope Youth Leadership Program

Summer Program wrap up.

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Join us on Thursday, September 29, for a Legal Clinic
Join us on Thursday, September 29, for a Legal Clinic

The Black Star Project is hosting a legal clinic on September 29, 2022.

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Join us Thursday 7/14 for a Community Conversation in Bronzeville surrounding Technology!
Join us Thursday 7/14 for a Community Conversation in Bronzeville surrounding Technology!

Participate in a community conversation in Bronzeville and receive a $25 gift card.

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Please Join Us This Saturday June 18, for our Juneteenth Celebration!!
Please Join Us This Saturday June 18, for our Juneteenth Celebration!!

Bronzeville’s Juneteeth Family: Festival of the Arts

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Celebrating Achieving Students
Celebrating Achieving Students

Friday May 27, 2022, The Black Star Project celebrated participants in its various programs…

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Sharing a bit of great news!
Sharing a bit of great news!

State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford announces a $17 million grant.

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Phillip Jackson Youth Mentorship Program (PJYMP): Spring Registration Now Open
Phillip Jackson Youth Mentorship Program (PJYMP): Spring Registration Now Open

The Phillip Jackson Youth Mentorship Program, or PJYMP is a new community-based program in partnership with The Civic Knowledge Project and University of Chicago Black Grad Coalition.

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Welcome to KLSU: Spring 2022
Welcome to KLSU: Spring 2022

Kimberly Lightford Saturday University (KLSU) Spring 2022 session begins.

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The War on Fear and Filth Campaign & The Black Star Project
The War on Fear and Filth Campaign & The Black Star Project

War on Fear and Filth Campaign

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Please consider a donation to The Black Star Project
Please consider a donation to The Black Star Project

War on Fear and Filth Campaign

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Student of the Week: Chanelle M. Thomas
Student of the Week: Chanelle M. Thomas

Student of the Week: Chanelle M. Thomas

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Please Consider Giving this Tuesday and Beyond!
Please Consider Giving this Tuesday and Beyond!

Giving Tuesday 2021

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Funders’ Pledge: A Pathway to Anti-Racist Philanthropy
Funders’ Pledge: A Pathway to Anti-Racist Philanthropy

Phillip Jackson

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Not so Scary Halloween Event
Not so Scary Halloween Event

Not So Scary Halloween

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Upcoming Events:

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Our Impact.

Over 27 years experience in outreach, The Black Star Project continues to be a pillar in the community. From the very beginning, TBSP worked to improve the prosperity of Black and Latinx communities by offering a variety of youth programs aimed to close the racial academic achievement gap.

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Take Action.

Join the hundreds of people who make meaningful, rewarding contributions to their communities through The Black Star Project. Choose the commitment that works for you! Every day volunteers support The Black Star Project's mission.

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Make a donation.

Your donation will provide tutors to students, supportive mentors, and fuel a movement for better education for our students Thanks to you, we can continue to educate students, empower parents, provide job training, mentor youth, and more.

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View fullsize Stop by our office next Friday for our Spring Open House between 4-7pm! Learn about our programs and community events. Light refreshments will be available. We hope to see you there! #theblackstarproject #openhouse #spring #BlackHistoryMonth #youth
View fullsize We’re back with our Spring session! Kimberly Lightford Saturday University (KLSU) orientation is February 24th! Class begins March 2nd. Link in bio to register! 👆🏾 #theblackstarproject #academicenrichment #freedomschool #chicago #maywood
View fullsize We still need your help to provide this unique opportunity to youth in our community! Your donation will go towards transportation, hotel accommodations, and @nba All-Star Weekend events. Our goal is to empower and inspire young people by introducing
View fullsize We’re back with our Phillip Jackson Freedom School program! This is open to students in 1st through 5th grade. The program is held on Saturdays from 10-12pm starting March 2nd at The Black Star Project office. Link in bio to register! #thebla
View fullsize We’re back with our 3rd Annual Youth Business of Sports Excursion NBA All-Star Weekend! Please consider supporting this amazing opportunity for our Youth! Link in bio 👆🏾 #chicago
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View fullsize The Black Star Project is excited to announce that, in collaboration with BDM Sports & Education Project, we are bringing back our annual NBA All-Star trip! We need your help to provide this unique opportunity to youth in our community. Your do
View fullsize 🗣️ Exciting Update: We are proud to announce that TBSP has received the Exelon Foundation Green Lab Grant awarded by @exelonofficial and @msichicago! With this grant, we aim to promote student interest in STEM fields and create new opportunities f
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