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- Nelson Mandela

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Join Us for an Empowering Career Exploration Workshop!

Discover the endless possibilities that lie ahead at our upcoming Career Exploration Workshop, where inspiration meets action.

Explore exciting career paths as a panel of successful entrepreneurs shares their personal journeys, challenges, and wins. Hear how they turned passion into purpose—and purpose into profit.

Engage with professionals in dynamic discussions that offer insider advice, practical tips, and real-world insight into a variety of industries. Ask questions, make connections, and learn what it really takes to succeed.

Experience life as an entrepreneur through interactive breakout sessions. From brainstorming business ideas to solving real-world challenges, you’ll step into the role of a creative problem-solver and gain valuable skills along the way.

This isn’t just a workshop—it’s your launchpad for discovering your purpose, your path, and your potential.


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"Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly" 
- Martin Luther King Jr

All profits will help support the Jerome Burke Foundation and will go towards a scholarship that could change a life!

UPCOMING

EVENTS

  • May 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Chicago, 3355 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
    Unlock the Power of Equality in Code! Join Code4Kids: Building a Fair Future, where young minds delve into the realm of AI and coding to champion equity. Harness the potential of technology to build a world where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every opportunity is within reach.
  • Jun 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Hillside, 4545 Harrison St, Hillside, IL 60162, USA
    Strike up some fun for a cause! Join us for our Bowling Fundraiser & Trunk Party — an exciting afternoon of bowling, prizes, and giving back! Help us fill the trunks of our scholarship recipients with essentials they need before heading off to college. Let's roll together and make a difference!
  • Aug 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    19th Century Club, 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    300 Gambling Chips | One Alcoholic Beverage | One Raffle Ticket | Hor d'oeuvres | You must be 21 or older.
  • Oct 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    IIT Institute of Design, 3137 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
    Join us for an engaging Career Exploration Workshop designed to inspire, inform, and equip students with the knowledge and connections needed to navigate their future career paths.

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jerome burke foundation

Jerome Burke, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and nephew, may not have been a father himself, yet his profound love, guidance, and care extended to countless children. In his memory, the Jerome Burke Foundation pays tribute by dedicating itself to enhancing the African American community. Our focus lies in enriching economic prospects for young African American males through scholarships, mentorship, and entrepreneurial backing.

 

This foundation commits to awarding scholarships to graduating African American high school males who are enrolling in accredited colleges, universities, or trade schools. Additionally, we extend mentorship to these seniors throughout their freshman year of college, fostering a supportive environment for their academic journey. Moreover, our dedication includes providing entrepreneur support, empowering them to explore and embark upon entrepreneurial ventures that hold the potential to shape their futures.

 

Join us in this impactful mission. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these young men and create a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

GET INVOLVED

"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today"
- Malcolm X

Black college graduates have higher debt loans, on average than their counterparts. In addition, black college students are less likely than their white peers to receive tax-free gifts from their parents and grandparents. A study examining financial transfers of at least $10,000 in Black and White families between 1989 to 2013 found that only 9 percent of Black households received such a grant, compared with 32 percent of white ones.

 

Below is the average cost of tuition, and these figures do not include additional expenses ranging from books and supplies, housing, transportation, and meal plans.

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The Foundation provides scholarships to African American Males with the hope of reducing the racial wealth gap among African American Graduates. As of December 2021, the Foundation has given out $11,000 in scholarships. Help JBF bridge the gap by donating today!

CONTACT US

CONTACT US

ADDRESS

P. O. Box 7882

Westchester IL 60154

EMAIL

office@jeromebf.org

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