Three boys from Illinois reach the rare rank of Eagle Scout

Three boys from Illinois reach the rare rank of Eagle Scout

Prior to 2022, the Illini District of Scouting America (formerly known as Boy Scouts), hadn’t had any Eagle Scouts for over two decades. At a ceremony last Thursday at a church in Belleville, three young men received the honor, the highest rank in the organization, which is awarded to only 4% to 6% of scouts nationwide. The achievement is especially significant because just 7% of scouts across the country are Black. Sultan Al-Uqdah Jr., along wi…