February is Black History Month! Join us as we share homeownership insights, spotlight our Black leaders, share ways to support our Black communities, ways to celebrate and more.
Learn Homeownership Insights
The State of Housing in Black America is produced by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAHREB) and provides a detailed view into the real numbers and facts that impact and impede Black families from realizing the dream of homeownership. Read the 2024 report in full here.
Meet Our Leaders
These individuals have volunteered their time to our industry and association. Thank you for your dedication!
Trailblazers
Marion Maner
1st Black President in 1978
Michelle Mills Clement
1st Black Chicago Association of REALTORS® CEO
Nykea Pippion McGriff
1st Black Woman President in 2020
Zeke Morris
1st Black Illinois REALTORS® President in 2022
Past Presidents
Marion Manor
1977-1978 President
Nykea Pippion McGriff
2020-2021 President
Frank Williams
1989-1990 President
Sarah Ware
2022-2023 President
Zeke Williams
2011-2012 & 2012-2013 President
Board of Directors
Treasurer Lutalo McGee
Marki Lemons Ryhal
Past President Sarah Ware
Deanous Reid
Sheila Dantzler
Foundation Board of Trustees
Chair Antonia Mills Wesselink
Lutalo McGee
Keisha Williams
Travis Williams
Chairs & Vice Chairs
Alonzo Abron Jr.
Chair, Global Real Estate Council
Sheila Dantzler
Chair, Public Policy Coordinating Committee
Mallori Lockett
Chair, Member Care Task Force
Celebrate Black History Month in Chicago
February 7th, 10th & 11th
February 9 – 16
February 15th
February 18th
Visit Choose Chicago for more events happening throughout the city.
Learn about our Industry Partner
The Dearborn REALTIST® Board is the voice for the African American community in real estate and helps the economic development in housing in the African American community. Learn more about them here.