MOTHER KHADIJAH’S FAVORITE THINGS

This year Mother Khadijah’s desire is to encourage families to read more.  We are excited to add the following books to the list of our favorite reads. 

Children’s Village Youth Connection Founder Honored

CHICAGO – Mother’s Day took place a few months early as the Nation of Islam’s First Lady, Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, and several other distinguished servants to humanity who are mothers, were recognized for their exemplary handling of highly responsible roles as parents, professionals and community leaders during a spirited program March 10 at the Richard J. Daley Center. Entitled “Sharing the Love,” the Clerk’s Office Women’s Advisory Committee, on behalf of the Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, saw it befitting to present their first annual “Outstanding Women” program during the celebration of Women’s Month. Seven mothers and one future “Outstanding Woman of the Future” honoree, who hail from all walks of life, gathered in front of over 100 family members and well-wishers to receive their plaques and gifts. “Women are the real architects of society,” said Clerk Brown, quoting Harriet Beecher Stowe. “It is a privilege

“Our mission is to nurture and educate youth and their families by helping them develop new skills and talents.”