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Who We Are & What We Do
The African American Coalition of Kane County (AACKC) is a community-based organization that promotes cultural awareness, education, and positive cultural interactions in Kane County, Illinois. We strive to empower our youth and communities to become self-sufficient and active contributors to the economic and social fabrics of their communities through education, leadership, and financial-economic empowerment and much more!
Mission
The African American Coalition of Kane County's mission is to educate the communities of Kane County and globally about the African American heritage and promote positive cultural interaction, leadership, financial-economic empowerment building respect for family, spirituality, justice, and integrity.
Vision
The vision of the African American Coalition of Kane County is to promote cultural preservation through the promotion of cultural awareness and an understanding of the traditions and history of African Americans in the United States and people of African descent.
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To utilize our diverse talents as resources that help "educate, share and collaborate" with all communities. Empowering our youth and our communities to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabrics of their communities.
Values
Education
We value educating communities about African American history and heritage to promote cultural awareness and understanding.
Unity
We believe in promoting positive cultural interaction and collaboration among all communities
Leadership
We strive to empower our youth and communities to become self-sufficient and active contributors to the economic and social fabrics of their communities.
Integrity
We value integrity in all that we do, promoting honesty and transparency in our actions and decisions.
Diversity
We recognize and celebrate the contributions of people of African descent and utilize our diversity as a resource to educate, share and collaborate with all communities.
Meet the Team
The AACKC Board
Shirley Bassett
President
Robert Bassett
Board Member
Jeremy Hayes
Board Member​
Gertrude McClain
Board Member
Julia McClendon
Board Member
Dorrel Nelson
Board Member​
The African American Coalition of Kane County " AACKC" board of directors consists of members from the communities in which the AACKC serves. Members of the community are Teachers, Religious Leaders, Business Owners, and politicians. The BOD helps guide the AACKC as they build a better community forging a more stable community for the youth of the future.
Special thanks to our supporter!
Elgin Cultural Arts Commission
Juneteenth Planning Representative - Tish Powell
Juneteenth Committee Members
Andre Hodge
Carroll Bailey
Danise Habun
Lisa Gardner
Lisa Gardner
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Thankful for all you do to support Kane County and the AACKC!
AACKC Ambassadors
Now accepting applications!
