Chocolate Chix Inc is a nonprofit sisterhood of sensational women taking on some the greatest challenges affecting BIPOC communities worldwide. Among other efforts, our organization is impassioned about matters related to mentality, poverty, equity, and the overall empowerment of humanity.
In addition to our endeavors, Chocolate Chix shares a commitment to our pillars: sisterhood, strength of character, self-evolvement, and of course, service. We purpose to maintain healthy balance of fun and philanthropy that turns, what could be viewed as work into an opportunity for wellness. Our organization is situated between Los Angeles and Compton in the city of Gardena, CA — the perfect proximity to make an impact on those who need us most.
Based in Christian beliefs, Chocolate Chix is inspired by the greatest gift of all, love. It began when founder , Jamil Houston, coined the endeared term ‘Chocolate Chix’ to describe the women with whom she loves and shares so much of her life. Today, this term is used to describe a growing number of incredible mothers, wives, entrepreneurs, executives, personalities, and friends, who are also the most sensational champions of change.
The sisterhood flourished through supportive interaction including conference calls, prayer circles, round tables, getaways, hideaways, and the annual Chocolate Chix tropical trip. Remarkably, in 14 years not one Chocolate Chix gathering was missed by a single participant. And so was established the sisterhood of sensational women of color, Chocolate Chix.
No, there are other ways you can join. It typically means you will just need to take a few fun courses to help bring out the best You and prep your heart for what CC is all about. Taking these pre-membership self-evolvement courses we call Self-Es, also shows your commitment to the organization and to your own self-evolvement, one of our 3 organizational pillars.
Simply put—yes. After all Chocolate comes in many colors. Please understand that CC was established to primarily cater to the needs of African American women.
Absolutely, as long as you are comfortable with the basic principles of Christianity since there will be a healthy dose of prayer and we don’t water down our love for Jesus Christ.
Absolutely not! We only want real women who openly share their thoughts and feelings. What we must all have n common is the Chocolate Chix hart which is precious and rare. The right heart guides your decisions and helps you to make the most loving choice in any situation (especially the tough ones). Your personality is what makes you so special so please don’t hold back. We discourage mean-spirited comments meant to be hurtful or disrespectful.
Chocolate Chix host Open Events where all are welcome to attend. This allows you to get to know Chocolate Chix in a relaxing setting where everyone is most likely to be herself. Open Events are usually charitable events and sometimes we throw in the occasional happy hour or mixer just to switch things up. Check the Open Events calendar for events near you.
I don’t know first hand since the flagship members have never been in a sorority however I DO know that we start at age 30 whereas undergrad chapters of sororities start much younger. Chocolate Chix also share a unique commitment to the 3 pillars in addition to committing time to one another.