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The National Council of Negro Women is an “organization of organizations” (comprised of 300 campus and community-based sections and 32 national women’s organizations) that enlightens, inspires and connects more than 2,000,000 women and men. Its mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families and communities.
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Legacy Civil Rights Leaders Officially Endorse the Freedom to Learn Campaign
The leaders of the nation’s Black-led legacy civil rights organizations emphatically rejected the effort to suppress Black history and endorsed the Freedom to Learn campaign, a movement created to fight the growing disinformation campaign against the erasure of history and lived experiences of marginalized communities, critical race theory, and equitable legislation.
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NCNW KICKS OFF Bethune-Height Changemaker Pathways
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) is deeply disappointed by the ruling of U.S. District Court Judge Charles Simpson that “the legal cause of Taylor’s death” was the decision of Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend
NCNW Statement on the Legal Cause of the Death of Breonna Taylor
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) is deeply disappointed by the ruling of U.S. District Court Judge Charles Simpson that “the legal cause of Taylor’s death” was the decision of Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, firing his licensed gun when officers burst into their home with a warrantless entry.
NCNW Responds to President Biden’s Decision to End Re-Election Campaign
WASHINGTON, DC — The 46th President of the United States Joseph R. Biden has made a lifetime commitment to public service and has demonstrated support of the policies that advance Black women, their families, and their communities. NCNW extends our congratulations to President Biden on his stalwart service and successful career over the last five decades.
NCNW Mourns the Loss of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
WASHINGTON, DC —The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley released the following statement upon learning about the death of Texas Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee:
NCNW Announces 61st National Convention Tri-Chairs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is pleased to announce Cecily Robinson-Duffie, Esq., Komisha McGill Brown, and Dr. Stacie NC Grant as Tri-Chairs for its 61st National Convention.
Black Women’s Roundtable Report
Black women could do more together than a part …
DIHEF & NCNW Team UP
Creating a new scholarship …
Events
NCNW Influenza Town Hall #5
March 9, 2023 • 7:00 p.m.
East Regional Sessions with the Sections
March 14, 2023 • 8:30 pm EST
Midwest/Central Regional Sessions with the Sections
March 21, 2022 • 8:30 p.m.
West Regional Sessions with the Sections
March 28, 2023 • 8:30 p.m. EST
National Affiliates Assembly
November 5-5, 2022
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VOTE! Let us take you to the polls! NCNW and Lyft will provide a rideshare code to get you to and from the polls for this year’s U.S. general election. It is as simple as downloading the Lyft app and using this link (click here) to receive $40 round trip for your ride to the polls. You are on your way! Keep in mind, anything over $40 or $20 one way, you will be responsible for paying the difference. This offer is good starting Oct. 29, 7:00 AM to Nov. 5, 11:59 PM. Let’s pull up to vote early or on election day!
Offer of promo code is not intended to induce, nor is it conditioned on, the act of voting, or voting for or against any particular person or measure. Promo code should be used to a polling location anywhere in the U.S. where the Lyft transportation network operates, including to registered dropbox locations if you are in an exclusively vote-by-mail state or in a state that permits the return of ballots to dropbox locations. Voting Access codes are limited in quantity. They are currently on a first come, first serve basis.
2023 Annual Report
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The Dorothy I. Height Education & NCNW Scholarship
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NCNW HQ Newsletter 180 Days into the New Era
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NCNW Technology and Telecommunications Fellow
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Do you want to become more involved in strengthening families, creating economic opportunity and building healthy communities? If so, NCNW is for you. Your community-based section of NCNW offers you a positive, uplifting and supportive network of sisters (and brothers) who share a passion for NCNWs mission.