The Shadow of Greatness Play! — The Nancy B. Jefferson Story
Sat, Jun 20
|The Kehrein Center For The Arts
A powerful stage production honoring Nancy B. Jefferson, “The Mother Theresa of the Westside of Chicago,” and her decades of advocacy for Black communities.
Time & Location
Jun 20, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Kehrein Center For The Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
Guests
About the event
The Shadow of Greatness Play! brings to life the inspiring story of Nancy B. Jefferson — known as The Mother Theresa of the Westside of Chicago — a civil rights activist and community advocate who dedicated nearly 25 years to uplifting Black communities across Chicago’s West Side.
Presented by HELP-N-HANDS Organization, this moving theatrical experience blends history, culture, music, and storytelling into an unforgettable tribute to leadership, sacrifice, and service.
Special Guest Appearance by:
Congressman Danny K. Davis and State Representative La Shawn K. Ford
7th Congressional District of Illinois -- RSVP