Michelle Thigpen
Communications Manager
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
mthigpen@jackandjillinc.org
Elizabeth Chisolm
Executive Director
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
echisolm@jackandjillinc.org
(Black PR Wire) What: As part of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated’s 47th National Convention, National President Darlene McGhee Whittington will host “The Power of Us” Town Hall, a public program recognizing Baltimore residents, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that are helping strengthen communities, expand opportunity, and shape the city’s future.
The program will bring together civic leaders, community advocates, entrepreneurs, and convention attendees from across the country for an evening centered on leadership, service, and collective impact. The evening will highlight the power of local leadership and community-driven change at a time when cities across the nation continue navigating economic, educational, and social challenges.
When and Where:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.| Recommended media arrival: 6:30 p.m.
Baltimore Convention Center
If interested, please reach out to media contacts for further details.
Who:
- Darlene McGhee Whittington, National President, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
- The National Executive Board of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
- Baltimore-area business, nonprofit, and civic leaders
- Community and National honorees such as: The Afro, American Red Cross, Digital Harbor, March of Dimes, Genentech, and several other local and national partners
- Jack and Jill of America members, alumni, and convention attendees from across the country
Why this matters: “The Power of Us” Town Hall celebrates the residents, businesses, and organizations helping shape Baltimore’s future. Hosted during Jack and Jill of America, Inc.’s national convention, the program reflects the organization’s commitment to celebrating community leadership and creating spaces where civic engagement, collaboration, and service are elevated and honored.
Source: Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated