{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Black United Fund of Illinois","home_page_url":"https://bufi.org","description":"Black United Fund of Illinois","author":{"name":"Black United Fund of Illinois"},"items":[{"id":"https://bufi.org/bufi-1/f/bufi-halloween-on-the-block","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d7befb54-e9e5-4bc7-a119-ce4038139900/BUFI%20Halloween%20on%20the%20Block.png\"/><p>Halloween on the Block – A Community Celebration!</p>","url":"https://bufi.org/bufi-1/f/bufi-halloween-on-the-block","title":"BUFI Halloween on the Block","summary":"Halloween on the Block – A Community Celebration!","date_modified":"2026-10-22T21:23:24Z"},{"id":"https://bufi.org/bufi-1/f/halloween-on-the-block","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d7befb54-e9e5-4bc7-a119-ce4038139900/BUFI%20Halloween%20on%20the%20Block%20(1)%20conv%201.jpeg\"/><p>Building Stronger Communities, One Family at a TimeBringing families together, creating positive experiences for children, and strengthening Chicago neighborhoods are all part of the Black United Fund of Illinois' commit...</p>","url":"https://bufi.org/bufi-1/f/halloween-on-the-block","title":"Halloween on the Block","summary":"Building Stronger Communities, One Family at a TimeBringing families together, creating positive experiences for children, and strengthening Chicago neighborhoods are all part of the Black United Fund of Illinois' commit...","date_modified":"2026-10-17T17:14:40Z"},{"id":"https://bufi.org/bufi-1/f/bufi-welcomes-alvin-boutte-jr-as-chairman-of-the-board","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d7befb54-e9e5-4bc7-a119-ce4038139900/IMG_0764.jpg\"/><p>The Black United Fund of Illinois proudly welcomes Alvin Boutte Jr. as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors. 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Through initiatives like the Inspiring Youth Voices (I.Y.V.) Program, BUFI continues its commitment to strengt...</p>","url":"https://bufi.org/bufi-1/f/inspiring-youth-voices-building-futures-through-opportunity","title":"Inspiring Youth Voices: Building Futures Through Opportunity","summary":"At the Black United Fund of Illinois, empowering the next generation isn’t just a goal—it’s a responsibility. Through initiatives like the Inspiring Youth Voices (I.Y.V.) Program, BUFI continues its commitment to strengt...","date_modified":"2026-04-08T19:23:27Z"},{"id":"https://bufi.org/bufi-1/f/black-tradition-for-youth-chicago%E2%80%99s-cotillion-legacy","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/d7befb54-e9e5-4bc7-a119-ce4038139900/7D5A6CB2-32A2-4495-B996-C9DD0199B9BE.jpeg\"/><p>A recent video circulating on Instagram shows young people gathered in a formal setting—dressed with elegance, moving in rhythm, and engaging with confidence and pride. The energy is undeniable. The coordination, the sty...</p>","url":"https://bufi.org/bufi-1/f/black-tradition-for-youth-chicago%E2%80%99s-cotillion-legacy","title":"Black Tradition for youth: Chicago’s Cotillion Legacy","summary":"A recent video circulating on Instagram shows young people gathered in a formal setting—dressed with elegance, moving in rhythm, and engaging with confidence and pride. The energy is undeniable. 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