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Message from the Chair,
Dr. Dorothy I. Height

This is the time to be connected. We can accomplish more together than any of us can do alone. This is true for our organization as well as ourselves. more

NCNW Held First Annual 2008 National Black Women's Town Hall Meeting

The First Annual National Black Women’s Town Hall Meeting was held on July 11, 2008 with Dr. Dorothy Height, a distinguished panel, and a Landmark of Greatness Award presentation to Barbara A. McKinzie, International President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. C-SPAN aired the event on Sunday, July 13, 2008.  

Dororthy Height Addresses 50th Annual Las Amigas Conclave

Dr. Dorothy I. Height served as the keynote speaker during the 50th Annual Conclave for the Las Amigas, Inc., on June 25 - June 29, 2008. Delivering a powerful and insightful message, Height told attendees, “Don’t hesitate to volunteer.  God has a plan for you.” more

Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr., Social Work Reinvestment Act

Dr. Dorothy I. Height has joined with U.S. Congressman Edolphus Towns (D-NY) in support of the Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work Reinvestment Act. The act, titled H.R. 5447, is designed to help the nation's 600,000 social workers better serve families and communities in need. more

View the press conference announcing H.R. 5447, held in February 2008.

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