COMMUNITY JOINS FORCES FOR BRILLIANCE AND EXCELLENCE MARCH & OPPORTUNITY FAIR FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN OF COLOR

COMMUNITY JOINS FORCES FOR BRILLIANCE AND EXCELLENCE MARCH & OPPORTUNITY FAIR FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN OF COLOR

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Brilliance & Excellence NFP is proud to announce the 3rd Annual March & Opportunity Fair for Boys and Young Men of Color, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025.

This free, family-friendly event celebrates Black pride and leadership, offering a march through the community, resource booths, cultural performances, and motivational speakers. The goal is to inspire, empower, and connect Black youth with vital community resources and opportunities.

The Brilliance & Excellence March will begin at the Northeast corner of Pershing Road (39th Street) and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive near Mariano's and end at Mandrake Park. At the end of the march route, vendors will be available providing youth with job opportunities and resources to help make them productive citizens of society.

The mission of Brilliance and Excellence movement is to showcase the Brilliance and Excellence of Boys and Young Men of Color and to promote safe and peaceful communities. We are the official Backbone Organization for MBK CHICAGO.

“This event is about creating hope, pride, and pathways for the next generation,” said Vondale Singleton, Brilliance and Excellence Executive Director. “We want every young person to know they are valued and supported.”

To register for the march, as a vendor or explore volunteer opportunities please visit: www.brillianceandexcellence.org.

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