Booker Washington Center is nationally recognized with an honorable mention in the
United States Congress as Illinois’ oldest African-American community center

Our mission is to provide an environment that promotes the quality of life, values, and the welfare of the people of our community through education, art, recreational and cultural programs, and to promote learning and sharing within the greater multi-cultural community.
We provide programming that enhances the quality of life, promotes the achievements, and improves the welfare of the members of our community.