Piggy Bank Book Bonanza

Piggy Bank Book Bonanza Event

Piggy Bank Book Bonanza Event

Special Events

The Black Star Project partners with many organizations who hosts a variety of community forums and workshops. The goal of special events is to aid under-resourced communities in areas of education, housing, violence prevention, recidivism and other alternatives to mass incarceration.

Upcoming Events:

Small Business Saturday
Nov
30

Small Business Saturday

This year, we’re blending the magic of the holiday season with themes of family, community, and support for Black-owned small businesses. With your partnership, we can extend our reach to community residents, corporate leaders, and officials, raising awareness about creative ventures in Bronzeville. We’re creating a safe, welcoming space for sharing journeys, celebrating resilience, and encouraging creative expression, all while supporting local businesses and boosting the community’s economy.

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Bronzeville's Summer Nights
Sep
13

Bronzeville's Summer Nights

Join us at Absolutely Anything Essential, located at 3521 S. King Drive, for an exciting end-of-summer celebration! Enjoy pop-up vendors, fun activities, and live entertainment—it's the perfect way to close out the season!

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Parent University
Apr
13

Parent University

  • NEIU Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Phillip Jackson Street Naming Celebration
Jun
19

Phillip Jackson Street Naming Celebration

Come celebrate with The Black Star Project family on Juneteenth, as the City of Chicago pays tribute to the life and legacy of our founder, Phillip Jackson. Mr. Jackson dedicated his life to public service, helping communities across Chicago and beyond.

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May
22

Black Grad Coalition: Vaccination Event

Thanks to Howard Brown Health, we are offering vaccine doses to members of our community. Please come join us on Saturday, May 22 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM at Shiloh Seventh-Day Adventist Church to receive your first dose of the Moderna vaccine. We can also schedule an appointment for you to receive your second dose. This event is free of charge, and all you need to bring is yourself! You must be 18 years of age or older to receive the vaccine. If you have any questions related to the event or vaccines in general, please email vaccineen@gmail.com or text 312-999-8799. We will also have scientists and doctors on site and available to answer any vaccine related questions you may have.

You can register here: https://hbh-covid-vaccine.as.me/ShilohSDA

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Upcoming events.

See what events are going on around the community, The Black Star Project, and more!

To submit an event, please email:

communityinfo@blackstarproject.org.