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Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, Brings Literacy, Service, and Lasting Impact to North Charleston During 2026 Biennial National Youth Trip
Community service activation rooted in literacy, cultural connection, and legacy created lasting resources for local children and families
News Article
Live 5 News Highlights National Youth Trip Service Project
Live 5 News highlighted Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated’s 2026 National Youth Trip service project in North Charleston, where youth and families advanced Black literacy through hands-on service and culturally affirming books. The feature reflects the power of meaningful community partnership rooted in history, identity, and legacy.
News Article
Stephanie Espy Celebrates 10 Years of Expanding Access to STEM
Rolling Out featured Stephanie Espy, a mother of our Atlanta Chapter, for her visionary leadership through STEM Gems, a nonprofit dedicated to helping girls see themselves in science, technology, engineering, and math. Over the past decade, STEM Gems has grown into four pipeline programs and reached more than 5,000 girls, expanding access, confidence, and opportunity for the next generation of innovators.
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2024 News
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2022 News
- Jack and Jill of America Charters 10 New Chapters in 2022
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Charters Greater Lake Allatoona Chapter
- New Jack and Jill Chapter in Aiken County
- 45th National Convention News Coverage
- Boys& Girls clubs of America Teams Up with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to Strengthen and Diversify Club Leadership for America’s Youth
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Re-Elects National President Kornisha McGill Brown for Second Term as 2022-2024 National Executive Board Installed
- Homecoming Night: HBCU Tribute at 45th National Convention
- Bristol Myers Squibb Teams Up with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to Expand Tomorrow’s Innovators Program
- Susan L. Taylor Announced as Jack and Jill of America’s 2nd Honorary Member
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Announces 45th National Convention July 26-31 in Orlando, FL
- An Open Letter About Recent Mass Shootings from National President Kornisha McGill Brown
- USTA Partners with Jack and Jill of America to Bring Tennis to its Members
- National Youth Trip Tulsa News Coverage
- Jack and Jill of America Preparing to Host National Youth Trip in Tulsa, OK, April 29-May 1
- National President Statement on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s US Supreme Court Confirmation
- National President Kornisha McGill Brown Invited to White House in Recognition of Black History Month
- National Executive Board Statement on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s US Supreme Court Nomination
2021 News
- WW Sponsors JJ Home for the Holidays Virtual Celebration
- In Memoriam: Jack and Jill of America Inc. Ninth National President Dr. Mirian Chivers Shropshire, MD
- Jack and Jill Inc. Moms/HBCU Grads land major promotions at Disney and Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media
- Howard University student panel speak to On the Hill 2021 Teen Attendees about HBCUs and college preparation
- WE ARE H-B-C-U READY!!! video chant by young ‘Jills??ù of JJ North Suburban Atlanta Chapter at their Jack and Jill Day ‘HBCU Tailgate Experience??ù
- JJ North Suburban Atlanta Chapter Family ‘ The McAllisters ‘ represent Morehouse and Spelman Colleges
- National Executive Board Response to UNICEF’s Statement on Haitian Women and Children at US Border
- Morehouse College freshman spotlight of Richard Chandler ‘ former Mid-Western Region Teen President
- 8th Biennial On the Hill Summit 2021
- Meet the Singletons ‘ one of our Jack and Jill, Inc. Families
- Jack and Jill, Inc. Partners with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges in Teen Summer Enrichment Programs
- Jack and Jill, Inc. & Natural Grocers Partnership donates $130,000+ to HBCU Students
- Jack and Jill of America Foundation Achieves Major Philanthropic Successes during 2020-2021
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, Brings Literacy, Service, and Lasting Impact to North Charleston During 2026 Biennial National Youth Trip
Community service activation rooted in literacy, cultural connection, and legacy created lasting resources for local children and families
Live 5 News Highlights National Youth Trip Service Project
Live 5 News highlighted Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated’s 2026 National Youth Trip service project in North Charleston, where youth and families advanced Black literacy through hands-on service and culturally affirming books. The feature reflects the power of meaningful community partnership rooted in history, identity, and legacy.
Stephanie Espy Celebrates 10 Years of Expanding Access to STEM
Rolling Out featured Stephanie Espy, a mother of our Atlanta Chapter, for her visionary leadership through STEM Gems, a nonprofit dedicated to helping girls see themselves in science, technology, engineering, and math. Over the past decade, STEM Gems has grown into four pipeline programs and reached more than 5,000 girls, expanding access, confidence, and opportunity for the next generation of innovators.
2026 News
2024 News
2023 News
2022 News
- Jack and Jill of America Charters 10 New Chapters in 2022
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Charters Greater Lake Allatoona Chapter
- New Jack and Jill Chapter in Aiken County
- 45th National Convention News Coverage
- Boys& Girls clubs of America Teams Up with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to Strengthen and Diversify Club Leadership for America’s Youth
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Re-Elects National President Kornisha McGill Brown for Second Term as 2022-2024 National Executive Board Installed
- Homecoming Night: HBCU Tribute at 45th National Convention
- Bristol Myers Squibb Teams Up with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to Expand Tomorrow’s Innovators Program
- Susan L. Taylor Announced as Jack and Jill of America’s 2nd Honorary Member
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Announces 45th National Convention July 26-31 in Orlando, FL
- An Open Letter About Recent Mass Shootings from National President Kornisha McGill Brown
- USTA Partners with Jack and Jill of America to Bring Tennis to its Members
- National Youth Trip Tulsa News Coverage
- Jack and Jill of America Preparing to Host National Youth Trip in Tulsa, OK, April 29-May 1
- National President Statement on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s US Supreme Court Confirmation
- National President Kornisha McGill Brown Invited to White House in Recognition of Black History Month
- National Executive Board Statement on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s US Supreme Court Nomination
2021 News
- WW Sponsors JJ Home for the Holidays Virtual Celebration
- In Memoriam: Jack and Jill of America Inc. Ninth National President Dr. Mirian Chivers Shropshire, MD
- Jack and Jill Inc. Moms/HBCU Grads land major promotions at Disney and Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media
- Howard University student panel speak to On the Hill 2021 Teen Attendees about HBCUs and college preparation
- WE ARE H-B-C-U READY!!! video chant by young ‘Jills??ù of JJ North Suburban Atlanta Chapter at their Jack and Jill Day ‘HBCU Tailgate Experience??ù
- JJ North Suburban Atlanta Chapter Family ‘ The McAllisters ‘ represent Morehouse and Spelman Colleges
- National Executive Board Response to UNICEF’s Statement on Haitian Women and Children at US Border
- Morehouse College freshman spotlight of Richard Chandler ‘ former Mid-Western Region Teen President
- 8th Biennial On the Hill Summit 2021
- Meet the Singletons ‘ one of our Jack and Jill, Inc. Families
- Jack and Jill, Inc. Partners with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges in Teen Summer Enrichment Programs
- Jack and Jill, Inc. & Natural Grocers Partnership donates $130,000+ to HBCU Students
- Jack and Jill of America Foundation Achieves Major Philanthropic Successes during 2020-2021