100 Black Men Annual Toy Drive
Date December 14, 2024 Time Location The 100 Black Men Toy Gala is a heartwarming annual event dedicated to bringing joy and hope to children in the community during the holiday season. Hosted by the 100 Black Men of Chicago, the gala gathers local leaders, families and supporters for an evening of celebration, giving and […]
Food for The Body and Spirit 2024
Food for the Body and Spirit is a program developed by the Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. The initiative feeds both the physical hunger and spiritual needs of individuals and families in under-resourced communities. By providing holiday meals, the program reflects the BMOA’s ongoing commitment to uplift and care for […]
Sista Strut Breast Cancer Walk
Date October 5, 2024 Time Location The Chicago Sista Strut Breast Cancer Walk is an empowering event that raises awareness about breast cancer in African American women and promotes the importance of early detection and education. More than just a walk, Sista Strut celebrates survivorship, honors those we’ve lost and unites the community […]
BMOA and CSF Golf Outing
Date September 13, 2024 Time 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start Location Glenwoodie Golf Club 19301 S State Street Glenwood, IL 60425 The Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) Golf Scholarship Fundraiser raises monies for student scholarships in support of the Chicago State Foundation (CSF). CSF’s mission aligns with the BMOA’s mission: to empower the next […]
White Sox African American Heritage Night
Date August 14, 2024 Time Location White Sox African American Heritage Night is a special celebration honoring the rich history, culture and contributions of the African American community—both within baseball and beyond. Held at Guaranteed Rate Field, this annual event features pre-game festivities, live entertainment, special guest appearances and tributes to legendary Black players who […]
Chosen Few House Music Picnic and Festival
Date July 13, 2024 Time Location Jackson Park, Chicago The Chosen Few House Music Picnic & Festival is a legendary celebration of music, culture and community, held annually in Chicago’s Jackson Park. Known as one of the longest-running house music festivals in the world, it draws thousands of fans for a day of dancing, DJ […]
Nascar Street Race
Date July 5, 2024 – July 6, 2024 Time Location The Chicago Street Race, sponsored by McDonald’s, brings the thrill of NASCAR to the heart of downtown Chicago for a one-of-a-kind racing experience. This groundbreaking event transforms the city’s iconic streets into a high-speed circuit, blending the excitement of professional motorsports with the energy of […]
Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash
Date June 14, 2024 – June 16, 2024 Time Location Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash is the Midwest’s premier hip-hop music festival, bringing together some of the hottest names in rap, rising stars and thousands of fans for an unforgettable weekend of music, culture and creativity. Founded by media powerhouse Lyrical Lemonade, the festival […]
McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Festival
Date June 19, 2024 Time Location McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour is an annual, nationwide concert that uplifts communities through the power of gospel music and faith. Featuring award-winning gospel artists and emerging talent, the tour brings soul-stirring performances to cities across the country, completely free of charge. Presented by McDonald’s and powered […]
BMOA Scholarship Golf Outing
Date September 13, 2024 Time 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start Location Harborside International Golf Center 11001 S. Doty Ave. EastChicago, IL 60628 BMOA Scholarship Golf Outing is Black McDonald’s Operators Association’s 2024 effort to support Chicago State University Foundation’s need based scholarships for qualifying incoming African American freshmen residing in and throughout the greater Chicagoland area. […]
Hyde Park Summer Festival
Date: June 17th and 18th, 2023
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Mother’s Day Celebration
BMOA Celebrates Black History Month 2023
BMOA All American 2023
Date: June 17th and 18th, 2023
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2022 Bud Billiken Day Parade
Date: June 17th and 18th, 2023
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2022 Food For The Body & Spirit – Turkey Giveaway
This signature program is rooted in the BMOA’s commitment to supporting the communities we serve and enhancing the lives of the people in those communities. As unemployment numbers in Chicagoland reach record highs, it is critical that we as local business owners be at the forefront of helping others have a joyous and heartfelt Thanksgiving […]
BMOA/UNCF Golf Outing Scores a Hole in One for Education!
On August 13, the Black McDonald’s Operators Association hosted their 2nd annual scholarship golf outing in partnership with UNCF Chicago. The golf outing raised funds for talented and deserving African American students from the Chicagoland area attending 4-year colleges and universities. This year’s outing brought out more than 100 golfers for a fun-filled day at […]