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Shattering Silence: AI for Equity in Intergenerational African American (AA)/Black Women Breast Cancer Care
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May 3, 2024
Announcing the 61st Annual Convention in Baltimore, Maryland!
October 9-13, 2024
Baltimore, Maryland
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
Registration opens May 9th
Our voice. Our power. Together, our future.
The Black Youth Vote
The Black Youth Vote
The Black Youth Vote in the United States faces various critical issues that can impact voter turnout, engagement, and representation. Some of these key issues include:
1.Voter Suppression
2.Gerrymandering
3.Lack of Representation
4.Systemic Racism and Inequality
5.Social and Economic Barriers
6.Political Apathy
7.Misinformation and Disinformation
8.Access to Polling Locations
9.Youth-Specific Barriers
10.Cultural and Historical Factors
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1.Voter Suppression
2.Gerrymandering
3.Lack of Representation
4.Systemic Racism and Inequality
5.Social and Economic Barriers
6.Political Apathy
7.Misinformation and Disinformation
8.Access to Polling Locations
9.Youth-Specific Barriers
10.Cultural and Historical Factors
Our pledge
It is our pledge to make a lasting contribution to all that is finest and best in America, to cherish, and enrich her heritage of freedom and progress by working for the integration of all her people, regardless of race, creed, color or national origin into her spiritual, cultural, and civic life, and thus aid her to achieve the glorious destiny of a true and unfettered democracy.
Our Mission
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.
About Us
Who We Are
The NCNW Columbus, Ohio chapter is a dynamic organization dedicated to advancing the rights, welfare, and empowerment of African American women and their families. We are part of the esteemed National Council of Negro Women, founded in 1935 by the visionary Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Our chapter continues her legacy by advocating for social justice, educational opportunities, economic empowerment, and health equity within our community.
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NEWS AND UPDATES
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Honoring the Strength of Ohio Black Women: Reflecting on the Intergenerational Breast Cancer Burden
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April 19, 2024
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March 29, 2024
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Supporters
Become a Member
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.
