National Council of Negro Woman-HQ
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-Profit |
| Location | Washington, DC, United States |
| Introduction | The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) is a council of national African American women's organizations and community-based sections. Founded in 1935, the NCNW mission is to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. NCNW fulfills this purpose through research, advocacy, and national and community-based services and programs on issues of health, education, and economic empowerment in the United States and Africa. With its 39 national affiliates and more than 240 sections, NCNW is a 501(c)3 organization with an outreach to nearly four million women. |
| Interests | •Disseminating information about issues affecting African American women and their families. •Promoting healthy lifestyles and behaviors through wellness projects. •Sponsoring events such as The Black Family Reunion Celebration to build on our strengths and traditional values. •Training and supporting women and youth in career development and community leadership. •Supporting economic development and entrepreneurship. •Providing mentoring and educational support to our young people. |
| Favorite Books | Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A memoir-Dorothy I. Height The Historical Cookbook of the American Negro by Council Of Negro Women National Council of Negro Women The State of Black America 2008-Dorothy Irene Height Mary McLeod Bethune: Building a Better World: Essays and Selected Documents -Mary McLeod Bethune |
What does NCNW mean to you?