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Janice Mathis with (left to right) President of D4 Women in Action Rhonda Briggins, National Chair Dr. A. Lois Keith, President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley, and International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Stacie NC Grant
Janice Mathis interacting with NCNW members at 2023 Good Health WINs Summit
In this time of immense change, NCNW is working to ensure that we remain a steadfast voice. “ ”
Message from the Chair
Greetings NCNW
Sisters,
We have entered a new season. Spring has just arrived and we are building upon groundwork laid in the past winter months. NCNW is strong and just as committed as we have been for nearly 90 years to living out our mission. Sections and affiliates are engaging with our renewed bylaws, branding, and bold advocacy work. In this time of immense change, NCNW is working to ensure that we remain a steadfast voice for the women, families, and communities we serve.
I am proud to introduce our first multimedia issue of Sisters. This special edition celebrates the legacy and well-earned retirement of General Counsel and former Executive Director Janice L. Mathis. On page 4, click or scan to view a video of Janice reflecting upon her NCNW experience.
I first met Janice Mathis during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta when she was very actively involved with the Rainbow Push Coalition, at the right hand of Reverend Jesse Jackson. She was masterful in collaborating with our NCNW section for that voter registration drive. It was clear she is very knowledgeable and makes sure everything functions like clockwork. She shortly thereafter joined NCNW, at a time when Dr. Dorothy I. Height placed new members in the nearest section to their home address. We later bonded as colleagues and became friends during a service project in Los Angeles.
I admire her ability, her knowledge of the law, and her willingness to serve. If Janice does not know the answer, she has the expertise to research and find an answer that is always in the best interest of the organization. It has been a true pleasure to work with Janice on the national level. I wish her enjoyment in her retirement. I hope that she will take time to accomplish goals she’s never had time to take on, and I hope she travels to places of her heart’s desire. And, after a few months, I look forward to consulting her for advice from time to time.
We are grateful for this opportunity to give flowers as they bloom around us. And, we must continue to be diligent in pursuing change and renewal.
Sincerely,
Dr. A. Lois Keith National Board Chair
Message from the President
When we’ve had difficult times, she’s always been the most consistent go-to on my team. “ ”
Greetings NCNW Sisters,
It is a season of transition. We have been working this winter to prepare for all of the changes we are experiencing in our world, our nation, and within NCNW. NCNW is providing direct service – we are meeting the needs of the people. We are also taking direct action – we are fighting the systems that cause the people to have needs. As we enter year five of Good Health WINs, NCNW is working nationwide to increase vaccine confidence. We are also preparing future leaders to carry-on our mission as we approach the close of our inaugural cohort of the Bethune-Height Changemaker Pathways Collegiate Accelerator program. I am proud of our advocacy in support of several impactful commutations and pardons this January. We have also been active in efforts to save Medicaid and Medicare in support of our communities’ physical and financial health. With all the developments coming from our federal government, NCNW has also launched an informative bi-weekly newsletter to prepare you for action among the turmoil. This winter, NCNW also partnered with AT&T to provide relief for wildfire victims in Altadena, Calif. and surrounding areas. California sections provided emergency items and technology support.
Also in this season of transition, we bid farewell to our general counsel and former executive director, Attorney Janice L. Mathis. I have known Janice for nearly 20 years. There’s no replacing her. We welcome new people into key roles, but there’s no replacing the spirit in her heart. When we’ve had difficult times, she’s always been the most consistent go-to on my team. We have marched together, protesting and activating on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court, and I have witnessed her courage in mediating contentious conversations. When we’ve had difficult times, she’s always been the most consistent go-to on my team.
God is so kind because he gives us people like Janice. God gives the earth people like Janice Mathis to make sure that we have another perspective, to make sure that we stop before we act, to make sure we think before we move. I am so grateful to have had someone who thought it not robbery to stay in an institution when she could have left.
As she retires, I want her to take the rest that she desires and deserves to have, but keep her foot in the water just enough to stay invested. I also want her to know that we congratulate her and that she earned it. She has earned this moment to take a breath, and yet the movement will always cherish her experience, her wisdom, her grit, her wit, her sarcasm – all those things that we love about her. As we approach the 90th anniversary of NCNW, each Sisters issue will highlight a “Flashback Feature” from an archived issue – to remember the past and demonstrate how our work continues to be essential. In this issue, I invite you to enjoy the ever timely and relevant uplift written by Janice Mathis herself: “Hope Springs Eternal.”
Sincerely,
Shavon Arline-Bradley President and CEO
In February, President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley attended the 56th NAACP Image Awards in California. She proudly represented NCNW as the film The Six Triple Eight, directed by Tyler Perry, won in all five of its nominated categories including Outstanding Motion Picture. This film features NCNW founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, portrayed by Oprah Winfrey, in her role as an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
NCNW President AND CEO
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Hope Eternal Springs
Janice L. Mathis
On Friday, June 18, the nation observed the federal Juneteenth Holiday, thanks to the patient and persistent work of Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, Ms. Opal Lee and the Biden Administration. I admit to being underwhelmed at the news. So we celebrate enslaved people being told they were free 2 ½ years after the fact, and only then because armed Union troops delivered the message? There are plenty of reasons for skepticism. Rebels desecrated the nation’s capital, we can’t get a $15 minimum wage, billionaires pay no federal income tax, affordable health care is under attack, green energy is not infrastructure, and hundreds of state laws are making it harder to vote. I was in a dark mood. Cynicism thrives on dreams deferred and rights denied.
This article was originally published in Sisters Volume VIII in August 2021.
FLASH BACK
Janice Mathis and President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley at NCNW Open House for Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune birthday celebration in July 2023
There is an old saying – it’s always darkest just before dawn. Whether that is literally true or not, certainly, slavery was at its worst in the decade just before rebels began the Civil War by setting federal Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor on fire in 1860. It is suitably familiar that Fort Sumter, just like the 2021 rebellion, grew out of a rebellious determination not to accept the results of Presidential election. The 1850 Fugitive Slave Law effectively erased the Mason Dixon line dividing slave from free territory and nationalized property rights in the ownership of people. The Supreme Court ruled against Dred and Harriet Scott in 1857, deciding that no Black persons were citizens and thus had no right to sue in federal court. It was a dark and dangerous time to be Black In America.
For a few days following the holiday, there was a feeling of possibility. Hope seemed plausible. Perhaps a new dawn of American freedom and democracy would emerge. I have hope that the memory of Juneteenth celebrations will help dim the shock of the January 6th rebellion. I have hope that Justice Stephen G. Breyer’s “modest and technical majority opinion” upholding the Affordable Care Act decides will at least challenge to the notion that health care is a fundamental human right.
Janice Mathis with (Left to Right) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. International President Elsie Cook-Holmes, 24th National President Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, 26th National President Beverly E. Smith, 22nd National President Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd
I have hope that the United States Senate will act to pass the For the People Act. This historic legislation would make election day a holiday, provide 15 days for early voting, permit automatic and same day voter registration, end congressional gerrymandering, overhaul federal campaign finance laws, increase safeguards against foreign interference, limit voter purges, reduce the influence of money in politics and more. This bill passed the House of Representatives in March, 2021.
A major point of partisan disagreement is over voter identification. It is a mistake to assume that opponents of strict voter ID provisions do not value ballot security. The problem is that there is no evidence that current election procedures leave ballots unsecured. There is very little in-person election fraud in the US. And there is mounting evidence that some states use voter ID as a means to exclude otherwise eligible voters. The strict government-issued photo ID imposes an unnecessary burden on indigenous, poor, rural, young and Black voters. There is no compelling reason to require strict voter identification.
Janice Mathis at NCNW Good Health WINs Summit in December 2023
Janice Mathis with (left to right) President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley, National Chair Dr. A. Lois Keith, and Resource and Development Co-Chair Roslyn Brock on Election Day
November 2024
As an aside, Senators Blunt and McConnell should be ashamed of the dog whistle, race-baiting attack on Senator Manchin’s proposal to include a wider range of types of identification just because Stacey Abrams has endorsed it. The differences between Abrams and Manchin are that she is female, Black and from a state that is very closely divided. Senator Manchin is white, male and from a state that overwhelmingly supported former President Trump and is only 3% Black. Interestingly, West Virginia’s voter ID law has in recent years been relatively moderate compared to those in states where Black voters constitute a significant block like the one in Georgia. Bottom line, if you believe that voting is a right and should not be unduly burdened, contact your US Senator. Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121. A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request.
If the Juneteenth holiday, the Chauvin verdict and Floyd settlement, the Supreme Court’s reaffirmation of the Affordable Care Act and the possibility of election reform seem like thin threads from which to weave a rope of optimism, please take into consideration that to be Black in America is to look for light in the midst of darkness. For now, it is enough to encourage me and other activists to write, to speak, to organize and to continue to believe in the promise of this grand experiment in selfgovernment. Few of us have had to endure our home being torched as little Miss Opal Lee did when she was merely twelve years old. Yet, we must insist on making good use of the hard lessons of the past. Ms. Opal has turned racial resentment into a cause for celebration.
Janice Mathis and Rev. Jesse Jackson
In this season, I am reminded of the power of the simple yet elegant slogan of my mentor, The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Keep Hope Alive. Hope lives more by intention than by accident. Hope lives in the Freedom Rides organized by Tosha Brown and Black Voters Matter and Barbara Arnwine and the Transformative Justice Coalition. In a 1979 speech, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, NCNW President Emerita said, “Well, you know, the initials of what we call [ourselves] is WIC. And it if means that if each one of us, no matter whether we are Black or White, should go back into her community and be like a wick, lighted, that could be – that little bit of light, that could make a difference.” So at least for a while longer, “this little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.”
Janice Mathis with former National Chair and Seventh President Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and Dr. Julianne Malveaux
Janice Mathis with NCNW National Chaplain Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner at 61st Convention in 2024
NCNW led an effort to support victims of the January 2025 fires in California. Sections supported our California sisters by sending over items that were needed by citizens who experienced the devastation in Altadena, Calif. In addition, NCNW partnered with AT&T to set-up charging stations for all who needed this technology support. A total of four locations received charging stations for three weeks, as electronic devices became the primary way to communicate and conduct business.
NCNW and AT&T Support Relief Efforts in California
According to the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, the UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge, and the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute, 61% of Black households in Altadena were located within the Eaton Fire perimeter. Nearly half (48%) of Black households were destroyed or sustained major damage, compared with 37% experienced by non-Black households. Also, 57% of Black homeowners in Altadena are older than age 65 and may be especially vulnerable to incomplete or insufficient insurance coverage or predatory financial scams as they navigate the process of rebuilding or restoring their homes.
The NCNW-Colgate partnership kicked off its 2025 Bright Smile Bright Futures program in February, National Children’s Health Month, with a Town Hall style orientation. Bright Smiles Bright Futures is a NCNW signature program within health, one of the Core Four programming areas, and accessible to all NCNW sections. America’s oral health crisis begins in childhood. Three out of four children experience cavities before they are 8 years old. Children in lowincome families are twice as likely to have cavities. NCNW partners with Colgate to impact communities by bringing Bright Smiles Bright Futures to children who may not have access to oral health tools like a toothbrush or education to learn how oral habits affect their well-being. The program has three key activation points to impact children’s oral health: education, mobile van, and volunteerism. Education is available in two ways: resources can be downloaded from the Bright Smiles Bright Futures website, or oral health kits (with toothbrushes, toothpaste, and educational resources) can be
requested. Colgate’s mobile dental vans are 32 feet long with two child-sized dental chairs so that two children can be screened at a time. Children up to 12 years of age can receive a free dental screening with parent or guardian consent, and all children get a referral to a local dentist if needed. Virtual van visits are live Zoom meetings so children can raise their hands and ask questions. Through mobile and virtual van visits, sections can invest in relationships with superintendents, principals, teachers, and school nurses. NCNW sections can also volunteer in scheduled Bright Smile Bright Futures events. Volunteers do not have to be dental professionals – all members can educate! Orientation will be given to volunteers, and roles and tasks will be assigned for the event. Those interested in Bright Smiles Bright Futures – NCNW programming can email Dr. Nicole Taylor, VP of Programs and Impact, at ntaylor@ncnw.org. Together, we can bring the Power of A Smile to children!
Strengthening Vaccine Confidence: Highlights from the GHWs CBO Summit
BY SYNOVIA MOSS, GHWS NATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER
The 2024 Good Health WINs (GHWs) Summit gathered 132 NCNW GHWs Project Managers, community-based organizations (CBO), healthcare professionals, and industry leaders to promote ways to build vaccine confidence. This event provided a platform to reflect on the GHWs progress achieved, discuss ongoing challenges, and outline a future strategy to build vaccine confidence in the U.S.
2024 GHWs Data Insights: Progress in Vaccine Awareness & Confidence
The past year has demonstrated the power of community-driven vaccine advocacy. Notable data points from GHWs initiatives include:
n 1,418,178 people attended GHWs events
n 26,038 participated in bi-monthly Community of Practice sessions
n 224,294 participants trained on vaccine education and awareness
Spotlight: The 2025 GHWs CBO Listening Tour (25 Cities)
A major highlight for 2025 is the GHWs 25-City Community CBO Listening Tour launch, designed to amplify community voices and inform future vaccine confidence initiatives. The tour aims to:
n Gather insights on vaccine concerns, motivators, and preferred outreach methods.
n Strengthen relationships with local health departments, policymakers, and grassroots organizations.
n Create community-driven solutions that tackle misinformation and accessibility issues.
The tour will engage residents in key metropolitan and rural areas, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of diverse community perspectives.
Looking Ahead
Good Health WINs work remains dedicated to strengthening vaccine confidence and reducing vaccine disparities. The GHWs CBO network will continue to innovate, partner, and expand outreach efforts to ensure that every community has the information and access needed to make informed vaccination decisions. Thank you to all who contributed to the success of the 2024 GHWs CBO Summit. Together, we are building a healthier, more equitable future for all.
2024 Good Health WINs CBO Summit
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Donors
On behalf of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), we extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible donors. Your steadfast support plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission to empower women, promote social justice, and create positive change in our communities.
As we reflect on our achievements, it is clear that none of this would have been possible without you. Whether through your generous financial contributions, moral support, or simply spreading the word about our work, you have made an undeniable impact. Your commitment to our cause helps us to continue providing critical programs and services that uplift and empower women and families across the nation.
and leadership development, your generosity has made it possible for NCNW to expand our reach and deepen our impact. We are particularly proud of our ability to create spaces where women of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life can come together, learn, and grow.
This work would not be possible without the support of people like you—who recognize the importance of investing in the well-being of communities and the strength of women. Your belief in our mission reinforces the idea that change is possible when we stand together, united in purpose.
Over the past year, we have witnessed firsthand how your donations have fueled game-changing initiatives. From advocacy efforts to health and wellness programs,
As we look ahead, we are excited for what the future holds. With your continued support, we are confident that we will be able to tackle new challenges and continue creating opportunities for the women we serve. We look forward to continuing our work together, strengthening the bonds of sisterhood, and advancing the empowerment of women everywhere.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible generosity. We are deeply grateful for your partnership, and we can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together in the coming years.
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Key Pardons by the Biden Administration
On January 19th, 2025 President Biden on his last day in office made a decision to grant pardons and commutations to various individuals. Two of those who received pardons include Kemba Smith, a leading criminal justice reform advocate, who was sentenced 24.5 years in prison for her involvement in a drug conspiracy, despite being a first time non-violent offender. After serving 6.5 years her sentence was commuted by President Clinton. Since her release Smith has founded the Kemba Smith Foundation to educate youth and advocate for sentencing reform. Ravidath “Ravi” Ragbir is another recipient of a pardon from President Biden. Ragbir is an immigrant rights activist and the Executive Director of the New Sanctuary. Ragbir faced legal challenges related to his immigration status and dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of undocumented individuals.
NCNW is proud to have played a role in these pardons. We worked to send letters to the Biden Administration expressing our support for pardons and commutations for both Kemba Smith and Ravi Ragbir, along with several other individuals. NCNW believes that these individuals represent the power of rehabilitation and a commitment to public service. Furthermore, the pardons given were done so in a good faith effort to correct the injustices faced by those individuals. We applaud President Biden for using his last day in office to do the right thing.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary
On February 13th, 2025 the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (RFK Jr.) as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). All members of the Democratic party voted against RFK Jr. with Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) being the only Republican to vote ‘no’ against Kennedy. Senator McConnell is a childhood survivor of polio. He stated that Kennedy “had a record of trafficking in dangerous
With all the developments coming from the three branches of government, one can often feel they are in “a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty” = TURMOIL. NCNW is providing you with facts and reality, so that you can be informed and ready for action.
conspiracy theories and eroding trust in public health institutions.” The Senator continued in stating “Mr. Kennedy failed to prove that he is the best possible person to lead America’s largest health agency,” in a recent statement the Senator said “As he takes office, I sincerely hope Mr.Kennedy will choose not to sow further doubt and division but restore trust in our public health institutions.”
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is a former 2024 presidential candidate, and the son of former Attorney General and Presidential candidate Robert Kennedy. For eight years RFK Jr. ran Children’s Health Defense, a group that pushed misinformation around child vaccinations and their efficacy. RFK Jr. has faced many controversies including alleged animal abuse, pushing anti-vaccine narratives, as well as other insensitive comments such as stating that Black people should receive a different schedule of vaccines because of a stronger immune system. He also elevated other racially insensitive comments about Jewish and Chinese people.
NCNW wrote a letter to the U.S. Senate in opposition of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s confirmation to the role of HHS Secretary. NCNW advocates for Black women and their communities in all spaces including healthcare. We support common sense policies around public health that are solidified by scientific data. NCNW will continue to serve as a validating voice.
Medicaid Day of Action
On February 6th, 2025, NCNW activated its members, affiliates, and partners to tell Congress “NO CUTS TO OUR HEALTHCARE” as part of our Medicaid Day of Action. This campaign sought to highlight the struggles many families could endure in the face of Medicaid cuts. This includes not just major healthcare access issues,
but severe economic hardship as well. At this time $2.3 trillion in cuts to Medicaid were proposed putting many including people with disabilities, children, seniors, and low income people at risk.
This day of action was not just an outreach to Congress, but an outreach to the state legislatures who highlighted the importance of our state leaders in the fight to protect our nation’s healthcare. Unfortunately, this fight still continues with the House (early March) passing a budget that would cut $880 billion from the Medicaid budget. NCNW will continue to champion access to Medicaid, as well as stand in defense of the program. No one should have to worry about being able to afford the care they need when they get sick regardless of their background, gender, ethnicity, marital status and/or age.
BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY SECTION (FLORIDA)
The Bethune-Cookman University Section of NCNW visited a local elementary school for the Read-In Volunteer Project. Members dedicated their time to reading and sharing stories to young students. They helped to foster a love for literacy!
BRONX CO-OP CITY SECTION (NEW YORK)
Congratulations to Hon. Taisha L. Chambers on her appointment as Supervising Judge of Bronx County Civil Court. In her new role she will contribute to the continued success of our New York City courts. Clearly, her NCNW membership and dedication as the section’s Assistant Chaplain validated her public service and community life. We, the sisters in Council of the NCNW Bronx, New York (Co-op City Section), proudly honor Supervising Judge Taisha L. Chambers upon her judicial promotion.
CHICAGO CENTRAL SECTION (ILLINOIS)
The Central Chicago Section hosted a Prom Attire Service Project, collecting prom dresses and tuxedos for high school students in the area. They worked together to ensure that every young person could attend prom feeling their absolute best, with no one missing out due to the cost or availability of event attire.
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY SECTION (DELAWARE)
The Delaware State University Section volunteered at the Delaware Food Bank Mobile Pantry Drive. Members worked together to organize and distribute food, ensuring that families in need received essential resources.
FAMU SECTION (FLORIDA)
The FAMU Section participated in a community service event where they focused on cleaning and revitalizing their adopted street, Floral St. Members gathered to pick up trash, clear debris, and beautify the area, ensuring that it remained clean and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SECTION (FLORIDA)
The Florida State University Section Volunteered at The Kearney Center, a local community resource center. The Section members prepped and served meals, as well as folded and organized clothes, ensuring that families in need had access to essential resources.
JACKSONVILLE & EDWARD WATERS COLLEGIATE SECTION (FLORIDA)
The Jacksonville Section joined forces with the Collegiate sisters of the Edward Waters Collegiate Section to host a Career Closet Clean-Out at the EWU
Organization Fair. This initiative aimed to collect business attire donations for local help centers, ensuring community members have access to professional clothing for job opportunities.
QUEENS COUNTY YOUTH SECTION (NEW YORK)
The NCNW Queens County Youth Section distributed 244 banned books as part of their Social Justice initiative, surpassing their goal of 200 books by MLK Day of Service. This achievement was made possible through generous donations along with support from the community. They are promoting “Freedom to Learn” while sharing culture and history.
STATEN ISLAND SECTION (NEW YORK)
The Staten Island Section of the National Council of Negro Women participated in the Staten Island HBCU College Fair, connecting with high school students from NYC, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The event featured prominent HBCUs, and the team shared details about the 2025 High School Achievers Award Scholarship and the Young Diamonds Youth Leadership Organization, which empower the next generation of leaders.
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SECTION (TEXAS)
The Texas Southern University Section volunteered at Harlem River Farms and partnered with Sanctuary Gardens to plant and tend to crops. Their service helped the community to have access to fresh and locally grown produce.
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA SECTION (GEORGIA)
The University of West Georgia Section participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, volunteering at Bridging the Gap, a local food bank and resource center, and Carrollton Senior Living. They spent the day packing bags of food and connecting with seniors in their community, honoring Dr. King’s legacy through service and compassion.
QUEENIE GETS HER SHOT
The question: how do you address a child’s fear of getting vaccinated? That was the challenge faced by the members of the East Oakland-Hayward Section as a part of their participation in the Good Health WINs Initiative. Their answer: provide them with a fun, innovative and interactive teaching tool to address vaccine hesitancy. The solution was the creation of a beautifully illustrated 26-page children’s coloring book, Queenie Gets Her Shots. The coloring book tells the story of Queenie, a lively five-year-old who is afraid to get her vaccinations.
The book was authored by the East Oakland-Hayward Section president Jennifer King. The illustrations were created by Dr. Ajuan Mance, an Oakland-based visual artist, illustrator, and author. Queenie was edited by a panel of elementary school teachers, most of whom were Section members. Dr. Michael LeNoir, a Past President of the National Medical Association, and Oakland-based pediatric allergist- immunologist, edited the medical and scientific information contained in the coloring book.
Queenie was launched as a mini-grant project for Good Health Good Health WINs.
To date, more than 8,000 copies of Queenie Gets Her Shots have been distributed to elementary school readers. With the support of the ten NCNW Sections throughout the Northern California Region, Queenie Gets Her Shots coloring books were given to children attending health and community fairs and back-to-school events. Queenie was also distributed through NCNW Affiliates including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc.
Queenie was featured at the National Medical Association’s Conference in 2023. The coloring book was also aired on a podcast for Childhood Immunization Awareness Month and highlighted at the Good Health WINs Summit in Washington D.C.
Front Page of Coloring Book
Section member Barbara Rodgers delivering Queenie coloring books.
Section member Maxine Reid delivering coloring books to Oakland elementary school.
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AFFILIATE EVENTS
National Coalition of 100
National Association of Black Social Workers
57th Annual National Conference
April 15 - 19, 2025 Richmond, VA.
Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society, AME Zion Church
145th Women’s Conference
April 24 - 26, 2025 Charlotte, NC
Las Amigas, Incorporated
Conclave 2025
June 26 - 29 2025 Atlanta, GA
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.
SYN-LOD 2025
June 26 - 29, 2025
New Orleans, LA
Zeta Phi Beta, Inc.
62nd General Conference
July 3 - 12, 2025
St. Louis, MO
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
68th Boule’
July 7 - 12, 2025
New Orleans, LA
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
57th National Convention
July 9 - 13, 2025 Washington, DC
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority
82nd Convention
July 15 - 19, 2025 Louisville, KY
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
85th National Convention & 90th Anniversary
July 15 - 20, 2025 Columbus, OH
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
Phi Delta Kappa National Convention
July 16 - 19 2025 Myrtle Beach, SC
Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of Peter Claver, Inc.
2025 Senior National Convention & Conclave
July 18 - 23, 2025 Bethesda, MD
Auxiliary to the National Medical Association, Inc.
National Convention
July 19 - 23. 2025 Chicago, IL
Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society, AME Zion Church
13th Quadrennial Lay Council Convention
July 26 - 31, 2025
Winston-Salem, NC
National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division 100th Annual Convention & Exhibits
July 26 - August 1, 2025 Chicago, IL
Imperial Daughters, A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc.
132nd Imperial Council Session 114th Imperial Court Session
August 14 - 22, 2025
New Orleans, LA
American Federation of Teachers
AFT Convention 2026
July 16 - 19, 2026
Washington, DC
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Join Us for the 2025 King Legacy HBCU Fair
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina will welcome high school students and their families from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is your chance to meet with representatives from many great historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
This year, more than 15 historically Black colleges and universities will be represented. Just to name a few: Howard University, Morgan State University, Florida A&M University, Benedict College, South Carolina State University, and Claflin University are confirmed. Representatives from these schools and more will speak with you one-onone about your HBCU journey.
and completed FAFSA form. College representatives might accept you to college and provide information about financial aid on the same day!
Don’t worry if your student is not yet a senior. Students in grades 8-12 are welcome to come and learn about these great opportunities. Parents, teachers, and school counselors are also welcome.
What makes this fair special? College representatives can accept your application right there at the event! If you know a high school senior, have them bring their school transcripts
The best part? Everything is free! You’ll get free lunch, entertainment, and even tickets to a baseball game. BMW and Michelin will also be there to talk about scholarships and future jobs.
The fair will be held at Fluor Field, located at 945 South Main Street in Greenville, South Carolina. While the event is free, we ask that you sign up ahead of time online at 2025HBCUFair. Eventbrite.com.
Reach up and catch your future! The King Legacy HBCU Fair has opened doors for many students over the past ten years. Now it’s your turn to see what these amazing colleges have to offer. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
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GAMMA PHI DELTA SORORITY, INC.: A Legacy of Sisterhood, Service, and Professional Excellence
About Us:
Since its founding in 1943, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc., has stood as a beacon of sisterhood, professional development, and community impact. Established at Lewis College of Business in Detroit, Michigan, by the visionary Elizabeth Garner and CoFounder Violet T. Lewis, the sorority has remained steadfast in its mission to uplift and empower women—especially those pursuing business and professional excellence. Today, with approximately 100 chapters nationwide, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. continues to inspire and support women and youth in their personal, professional, educational, and entrepreneurial pursuits.
Our Mission: A Commitment to Growth and Service
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc.’s mission is rooted in scholarship, sisterhood, and service. We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development for our members and auxiliaries while positively impacting the communities we serve. Through mentorship, education, and civic engagement, our sorors work diligently to uphold the principles of leadership, excellence, and community stewardship.
Program Focus: Impacting Communities,
Empowering Women
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc., is committed to advancing opportunities for women and families through our signature programs and community outreach initiatives. Our programs focus on:
n EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP: We provide scholarships to high school seniors and nontraditional students, ensuring access to higher education and career advancement opportunities.
n BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: We cultivate leadership and professional growth through mentorship, networking, and training for emerging and established professionals.
n COMMUNITY SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT: From economic empowerment workshops to health and wellness initiatives, our members actively create meaningful change in underserved communities.
n YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Our auxiliary groups—Rosebuds (ages 8-12), Phi-Teens (ages 13-18), and Cavaliers (young men 13-18)—are designed to instill leadership, self-confidence, and a spirit of service in future generations.
Our commitment to service is reflected in initiatives like “Pink Goes Red” for heart health, youth literacy programs, and economic empowerment workshops. Through hands-on community engagement, we continue to create positive change.
As a sisterhood rooted in excellence and service, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. remains dedicated to uplifting women and strengthening communities.
Our members actively contribute to causes that promote education, health equity, and economic empowerment, ensuring that our legacy of impact extends beyond our organization and into the communities we serve.
New Additions to the Staff
VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Dalmyra Price Caesar
Myra is a graduate of Georgia Southern University where she earned a degree in Business Administration and Webster University with a master’s degree in Human Resource Management and Development. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of people and the organization. Her guiding principle is “happy people are productive people.”
SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE BOARD CHAIR
Winnie Caldwell
GENERAL COUNSEL
Winnie is a graduate of Lindenwood University where she studied Corporate Communications. After graduating from Lindenwood, she proceeded to work in a fast-paced industry blogging, content creating, teaching, and empowering others in the community. Winnie is passionate about writing, so she began blogging and attending speaking engagements. Her guiding principle is service to others.
Mareco is a graduate of Howard University and the University of Baltimore School of Law. Mareco is passionate about law and is a Licensed Attorney, licensed insurance professional, and risk/insurance management professional with construction, compliance, contract negotiation, litigation, government operations, nonprofit, and procurement experience.
Mareco Edwards
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
William Kruah
PROGRAM MANAGER
Sumayyah Muhammad
William is a graduate of Towson University in Healthcare Management with a minor in Business Administration. William is passionate about the intersection of healthcare and business. He is a dedicated professional with a keen focus on improving healthcare outcomes through efficient management and administration. His guiding principle is to always place the person at the center of all decisions, ensuring that the services provided are not only efficient, but also personalized and human-centered.
Sumayyah graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She began her career in the United States Marine Corps, from 2012 to 2020. Sumayyah served as an Operations Coordinator in the Marine Corps, specializing in dispatching, route planning, and asset tracking. She is passionate about her work and is a dynamic operations and logistics professional with a passion for efficiency, travel, and cultural exploration.
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Tonita Perry, APR
Tonita has 31 years of diversified experience in public relations/marketing communications. She is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University in Public Relations and holds an accreditation in public relations (APR). The founding principal of Eaddy Perry & Associates, Inc., a boutique agency, she practices strategic communication that allows sharing the vision of organizations, people, and concepts. She is dedicated to effective communication that allows audiences with no knowledge of the organization to see themselves in the organization. Her guiding principle is to ensure public relations and marketing communications are highly effective and professional with an eye toward results.
NCNW Headquarters Staff
ADVOCACY AND POLICY
Portia Reddick White Vice President of Advocacy & Policy
Ja’Lia Taylor Director of Policy, Telecommunications & Technology
Tyese Williams Advocacy & Policy Manager
Micah Jumpp State Advocacy & Policy Manager
Brashanda McCoy Government Relations Coordinator
COMMUNICATIONS
Tonita Perry Chief Communications Officer
Erica Southerland Vice President of Public Affairs & Marketing
Sandra Green Graphics Designer
Ashante Corey-Bey Digital Content Specialist
DEVELOPMENT
Stacey Crooks Vice President of Development and Grants
Faridah Burnett Donor Relations Manager
Stephanie West Development Manager
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Shavon Arline-Bradley President and CEO
Lisa Hargrove Chief of Staff
Parys Grigsby Director of Executive Operations
Lauren Dew Senior Executive Assistant to President and CEO
Winnie Thompson Senior Executive Assistant to the Chair of the Board
HUMAN RESOURCES
Delmyra Caesar Vice President of Human Resources
Paula Young Human Resources Generalist
LEGAL
Janice Mathis General Counsel
Mareco Edwards General Counsel
John Wallace Legal and Compliance Manager
MEMBERSHIP
David Glenn Vice President of Membership
Danielle Tyson Membership Manager
Yolanda Sutton
Membership Coordinator
Robin Smith
Membership Operations Coordinator
OPERATIONS
Krystal Ramseur Ali Chief Operating Officer
Noel Bernard Director of Security Operations
Jonathan Townes Operations Manager
LaTarsha Small Finance Specialist
Theresa Dorsey Accountant
Jade Walker Data Evaluation Specialist
William Kruah Office Administrator
PROGRAMS
Halima Adenegan Director of Leadership Programs
Afia Williams Senior Program Manager
Sumayyah Muhammad Programs Manager
Josette Fullard Program Administrator
In Memoriam
Dr. LaFrancis Rodgers-Rose
Norfolk Section, Virginia
NCNW Life Member
Dr. La Francis Rodgers-Rose was a dedicated member of the NAC and a distinguished sociologist, known as the founder and CEO of the International Black Women’s Congress. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, she grew up in segregated Portsmouth. She graduated with honors in sociology and anthropology from Morgan State University in 1958, where Martin Luther King Jr. was the commencement speaker.
Following a graduate school program at the University of Iowa and an on-the-spot job offer from a team of St. Olaf sociology professors, she arrived at St. Olaf in 1964. The role came with two firsts: her first full-time teaching job after graduate school, and she was the college’s first Black faculty member. She later earned her Ph.D. in social psychology at the University of Iowa and taught for over 30 years, including 16 years in African American Studies at Princeton University. In 1980, she published “The Black Woman,” the first sociology textbook focusing on Black women’s perspectives, highlighting their challenges in the labor market.
Sharon Anderson
Fayetteville Area Section, NC
Ms. Cynthia Armstead
Tidewater Section, VA
In 1983, she established the International Black Women’s Congress in Newark, New Jersey, to empower women of African ancestry. In 2017, she received a Malcolm X Black Unity Award for her contributions. American sociologist Dolores P. Aldridge recognized her as a pioneering Black woman sociologist.
Ms. Beulah Carey
Charter Member
Tidewater Section, VA
Ms. Louis Ophallon Lloyd Cole
Life Member
Okolona Section, MS
Ms. Sandra Neely
Tidewater Section, VA
Mrs. Johnnie M. Wright
Life Member
Golden Gate Section, CA
AS OF MARCH 1, 2025
are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions. www.sanofi.com
We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
www.sanofi.com
www.sanofi.us
