Calvin Jordan- Rich Township Supervisor and Democratic Committeemen were joined by the Rich Township Board of Trustees, hundreds of business leaders, elected officials, civic and clergy leaders in honoring five African American giants as part of Black History Month.
Amongst the honorees included:
- Illinois Supreme Court Justice P. Scott NeVille
- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle
- Victory Apostolic Senior Pastor Andrew Singleton
- Sutton Ford President- Karen Sutton-Ford
- You Matter 2 Inc. CEO Destiny Watson
“As a community, we know all too well of the sacrifices and challenges that these five courageous individuals have had to endure. But their efforts were only geared toward enhancing the quality of life and the upward mobility of African Americans throughout the state of Illinois. Rich Township takes significant pride in ensuring that we honor these heroes during this very precious month for people of color.” says Rich Township Supervisor/Democratic Committeeman Calvin Jordan.
Matteson Village Clerk Yumeka Brown adds, “I am so impressed with the caliber of individuals in which we will be horning. Particularly President Toni Preckwinkle who has led the second largest county in America in a spirit of excellence and above reproach. She symbolizes the very essence of what a woman of color should reflect; honesty and integrity.”
The evening will feature multiple tributes, laughter, reflection, and an appreciation of history. The honorees addressed the mass crowd by showing their appreciation, but also charging the hundreds in attendance that there is much work to do to fulfill the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Calvin Jordan challenged those in attendance to focus their efforts on promoting diversity and inclusion in all of their professional and personal endeavors.
Jordan adds, “There is simply no way we could have the most prominent African American leaders in one facility and not encourage them to be the leaders of racial harmony, fairness, and justice. The Southland is now the mecca of opportunity for young aspiring African American businesspersons and government leaders. Diversity has brought us this far, but greater diversity will lead us to the mountain of acceptance and equality.”
