NEW YORK CITY LANDMARKS SHINE PINK AND BLUE AS JACK AND JILL CELEBRATES THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK LEADERS

Nearly 1,000 mothers, youth and community leaders gather November 13–14 for leadership development,
service and a celebration of intergenerational impact

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Four prominent New York City buildings will illuminate in pink and blue tonight as Jack and Jill of America, Inc. celebrates its enduring commitment to developing the next generation of African American leaders. The skyline tribute marks the Eastern Region Metropolitan Cluster Area Work Day, hosted by the historic Metropolitan Chapter under the theme “Empowered Women, Empowering Generations.”

From 4:39 p.m. Friday, November 13, through 2:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, One World Trade Center, 151 West 42nd Street, Sven in Long Island City and Halletts Point in Astoria will glow in Jack and Jill’s signature colors. The display honors generations of Black mothers who have created opportunities for their children through education, leadership, cultural enrichment and service.

Nearly 1,000 mothers, middle schoolers, teens, Associates and regional and national leaders are expected to participate in the two-day gathering, which begins with a welcome reception at Saks Fifth Avenue and continues Saturday at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, New Jersey. Youth programming will explore identity and advocacy, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, creativity, civic responsibility and college readiness.

The sold-out Saks Fifth Avenue welcome reception also supports philanthropy: Saks will donate 10% of eligible event sales throughout the weekend to the Jack and Jill of America Foundation when shoppers present the promotional barcode.

Featured voices include NYU constitutional law professor Melissa Murray; TODAY co-host and author Sheinelle Jones in conversation with Tony Award-winning performer Renée Elise Goldsberry; CROWN movement advocate Faith Fennidy; young entrepreneur Ian Brock; and Doodle for Google winner Kameirah Johnson.

The Metropolitan Chapter’s commitment to leadership through service extends well beyond the event. Since 2020, it has awarded 24 four-year college scholarships to Manhattan students, paired with sustained mentorship, and its families provide winter essentials to approximately 800 New Yorkers experiencing homelessness annually. At Area Work Day, mothers and children are working to collect 200 full-size personal care essentials for Sanctuary for Families, which supports survivors of domestic and gender-based violence and their children.

Founded nationally in 1938, Jack and Jill of America nurtures future African American leaders through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. Established in 1939, the Metropolitan Chapter was the organization’s second chapter and the first in New York State.

Cathleen Trigg-Jones
iWoman Media
Communications@colorcomm.com

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