BMOA Scholarship Golf Outing 2025
Date Friday, August 1, 2025 Time 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start Location Glenwoodie Golf Club 19301 S. State StreetGlenwood, IL 60425 The Black McDonald’s Operators Association and Chicago State University Academic and Athletic Scholarship Golf Outing is a collaborative effort to provide need-based scholarships to eligible incoming freshmen and student-athletes residing in the greater Chicagoland area. Tickets […]
100 Black Men Annual Toy Drive
Date Saturday, 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 […]
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 Saturday, October 5, 2024 Time 10 a.m. Location Salvation Army Kroc Center1250 W. 119th St. Chicago 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 […]
BMOA and CSF Golf Outing
Date Friday, September 13, 2024 Time 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start Location Harborside International Golf Center 11001 S. Doty Ave. EastChicago, IL 60628 The Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) Golf Scholarship Fundraiser raises money 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 Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Time 7:10 p.m. Location Rate Field333 W. 35th St.Chicago, IL 60616 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, […]
Chosen Few House Music Picnic and Festival
Date Saturday, 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, […]
NASCAR Street Race
Date July 5–6, 2024 Time 3:30 p.m. Location Grant Park, Chicago, IL 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 […]
Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash
Date June 14–16, 2024 Time 3:00 p.m. Location SeatGeek Stadium7000 S. Harlem Ave.Bridgeview, IL 60455 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 […]
McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Festival
Date Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Time 7:00 p.m. Location Greenwood Oasis7621 S. Greenwood Ave.Chicago, IL 60619 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 […]
BMOA Scholarship Golf Outing
Date Friday, 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 the 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 the greater Chicagoland area. Sponsorships […]
25th Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Date Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Time 6–11 p.m. Location United Club at Soldier Field1410 Special Olympics Dr.1st FloorChicago, IL 60605 Purchase Tickets
Food for The Body and Spirit 2023
Date November 7-11, 2023 Time Begins at 8:00 a.m. Location McDonald’s3200 W. Roosevelt Rd.Chicago, IL McDonald’s11 N. 1st Ave.Maywood, IL McDonald’s7600 S. Vincennes Ave.Chicago, IL McDonald’s6093 Broadway Ave.Merrillville, IN
Sista Strut Breast Cancer Walk
Date Saturday, October 7, 2023 Time 10 a.m. Location Salvation Army Kroc Center 1250 W. 119th St.Chicago, IL
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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Chosen Few Picnic
Date: July 8, 2023
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Silver Room Block Party
Date: July 29 and July 30, 2023
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African Festival of the Arts
Date: September 1 – 4, 2023
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2022 Bud Billiken Day Parade
Date: June 17th and 18th, 2023
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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 […]