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About the Celebration

For more than three decades, the Annie B. Jones Civic Arts Center has been dedicated to enriching lives through arts programming, education, community engagement, and cultural excellence. Our 33rd Anniversary Celebration is an opportunity to reflect on our journey, honor outstanding community leaders, and invest in the future of the next generation.

This year’s theme, “The Divine Will of God,” acknowledges the faith, perseverance, and purpose that have guided our organization and community throughout the years.

Hosted By Representative William “Will” Davis
Chairman of the Board

Keynote Speaker

Butch Chelliah
Founder, BizConnect360

Special Performance

Asia Sanders

Enjoy a powerful breakout performance from an extraordinary artist whose talent and passion continue to inspire audiences.

2026 ABJ Legacy Honorees

We proudly recognize individuals whose leadership, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our communities.

Enid Spotser
More Like Christ Ministries

Armand & Lana McCarroll
Financial Professionals

Valentine Brown
Chicago Park District

Cornelius Jones
Retired, Vistra Corporation

Joanie Friedman
Director of Civic Actor Studio at Court Theatre

Jamarco Jones
Professional Athlete

What to Expect

✔ Legacy Awards Presentation

✔ Inspirational Keynote Address

✔ Live Entertainment

✔ Community Networking

✔ Birthday Cake Celebration with Representative Will Davis

✔ Elegant Evening of Recognition and Fellowship

Event Attire

Dressy with Shades or a Dash of Red

Guests are encouraged to wear sophisticated attire accented with shades or touches of red to complement the evening’s celebratory atmosphere.

Support the Mission

Your attendance directly supports the Annie B. Jones Civic Arts Center’s ongoing commitment to empowering youth, strengthening communities, and advancing arts and cultural education.

Together, we honor the past while building a brighter future.

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PO Box 19542

Chicago, IL 60619

P: 773-209-4586

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Pastor Victoria Carol Brady is an Arts/Community Activist, Playwright, Singer,

Artistic Director, and Humanitarian.   She is the second generation President/CEO of Annie B. Jones Community Services, Inc. (now ABJ Center of the Arts), in Chicago, IL that was founded as a Child Welfare Agency by her mother, Dr. Vivian R. Jones.  Under Pastor Victoria’s leadership, ABJ has transformed into a unique center for cross-generational Arts-Entrepreneurialism, Culture, Peace-Building, Activism, and Community Empowerment.  She holds a Master of Arts degree in Applied Professional Studies from DePaul University and BA degrees in Music/Theatre from Columbia College and Biblical Studies from the International College of Bible Theology.

She has worked in the non-profit community for more than 30 years and is an expert in youth engagement. One of her key goals is to help develop a new generation of global leaders.  She recently launched the ABJ Civic Arts Circle Training which is an arts-leadership training model to help emerging leaders become change agents in their communities.  Pastor Victoria is a member of the 003rd District Clergy Sub-Committee which focuses on building a positive relationship between The Chicago Police Department and the community.    She is a board member of The United Black American Progress Association UBAPA.She is very pleased to serve as a Community Advisory Board/Think Tank Member of Our Black Truth which is a 100% Black owned social media platform.  She is also a member of the Faith Social Justice Advisory Committee established by Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Faith Engagement Office.

 One of Pastor Victoria’s greatest joys is serving as a visionary leader and connector for the further development of the African Diaspora community and mankind.  Her burning desire is to bring a “Ray of Hope” to the next generation of leaders as they take their rightful place in society.  Pastor Victoria is a servant leader at heart and the co-founder of Big Mama Movement Chicago.  If anyone can move and shake things up while developing relevant solutions to life challenges, it is Big Mama.  

As a singer/creative artist, Victoria has performed nationally and internationally.  She has written, produced, directed and performed in a number of plays.  Her performance credits include “Dreamgirls,”  “From Man to God, The Mitty Collier Story,” “The Wiz,”   “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “Ain’t Misbehavin.”  Her directorial works include “Great Nitty Gritty,” “Pieces of a Shattered Dream,” “That’s Love,”  “I Cry – HipHopera,” and “Blair’s Story.”

She is the Founder/Pastor of Restoring Hope Ministries International.  She believes in the power that the remnant has to spark change. She has adopted the phrase, “People count numbers; God make numbers count!!!”  She whole-heartedly believes in the POWER of the ARTS and UNITY.