Celebrate Black History Month w/YPAC

Celebrate Black History Month with us, be inspired, and connect with others on the south side. Join our community this month!

Are you a young professional living on the South Side of Chicago? Join the SECC's Young Professional Advisory Council for an evening to celebrate Black History Month in Woodlawn on February 26th! YPAC exists to connect and empower young  professionals in Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park, and Woodlawn.

Come out to Ariel Joseph Art Gallery, a black-owned business in Woodlawn and celebrate Black History Month with an amazing lineup of black professionals for a panel discussion on black history in Chicago. The highlight of the night will be Jourdan Sorrell interviewing the remarkable writer and actress Tanikia Carpenter.

You won't want to miss this!

Connect with us through this event and keep up to date with our happenings through the SECC Chicago E-mail list here! Include "YPAC" after your company name when filling out.

Details

Date: Wednesday, February 26th

When: 6PM-8PM

Where: Ariel Joseph Art Gallery

6323 S Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60649

About Tanikia

Born on the South side of Chicago, Tanikia is a writer and actress. She is the founder of Sunday School Productions which tells stories of Black culture that have been overlooked and forgotten. She is also the creator of Black Owned Chicago which is a resource for the city to support Black businesses. Her work has been featured on the TLC Network, ESSENCE, and Huffington Post, just to name a few. She is the author of ‘When God Said Yes’ and ‘The 30 Day Man Fast’. Tanikia received her B.F.A. in Media Studies from North Park University with a minor in Africana Studies. During her time at North Park she lead a group of students on a mission trip to Zambia, was editor of the campus newspaper, and become the first African American homecoming queen. Immediately after graduating she interned in Jackson, Mississippi under Dr. John Perkins and transcribed his memoir "Love is the Final Fight". She also curated events featuring Civil Rights Activists such as Charles Evers, brother of Medgar Evers, and more. When she isn't writing or on stage, she's busy raising her brilliant daughter India and loving on her amazing husband, Stephen.

About Jourdan

A true believer in reaching out to pull up others, what is consistent for Sorrell throughout his career so far is his determination to never again be the “only one” in any setting. He continues to apply these principles as Director of Public Policy for the Office of Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, 4th District. As the lead policy advisor, Sorrell offers strategic direction on issues such as contract compliance, criminal justice reform, and real estate development.

Jourdan is actively involved in the economic transformation of Chicago’s Southeast Side as a Board member of South East Chicago Commission. He has been recognized for his community leadership by media outlets and organizations including Ariel Investments, The Chicago Defender, Chicago Leadership Alliance, Chicago Scholars, and WVON-AM 1690. He holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame and Executive Certificate in Supply Chain and Operations Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.