Donna Clarke to be Honored at Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Awards

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Donna Clarke to be Honored at Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Awards (Chicago, IL) – Donna Clarke, COO of Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, is among 45 other women to be honored at this year’s Women of Excellence Awards by the Chicago Defender.

According to a press release received by The Southland Journal, The Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Awards celebrate local African-American women who inspire others through their vision and leadership, exceptional achievements, and participation in community service.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Newly-elected Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry, and US Congresswoman Robin Kelly are also to be inducted at the ceremony. The ceremony will be broadcast live on Facebook on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

Donna Clarke to be Honored at Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Awards

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