National Council of Negro Women

National Council of Negro Women Hires New President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJanuary 24, 2023January 24, 2023

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJanuary 24, 2023January 24, 20233033

Rev. Arline-Bradley, who is also an ordained minister, brings 21 years of experience in healthcare, equity diversity & inclusion (EDI), government affairs, and executive leadership....

Education

The National Council of Negro Women is Helping HBCU Bethune-Cookman University in $8M Fundraising Effort

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 10, 2020March 9, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 10, 2020March 9, 20202573

The National Council of Negro Women Inc. and Bethune-Cookman University have launched “Advancing the Legacy,” a celebration of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune...

Lifestyle Women

The Measure of Greatness

Caroline ClarkeApril 21, 2010January 16, 2019

by Caroline ClarkeApril 21, 2010January 16, 20192008

The life story of Dr. Dorothy Height, who died on Monday, often reads like a fairytale. That sometimes happens when you live so long and...

Lifestyle Women

We Mourn Dorothy Height’s Passing and Celebrate Her Life

Earl G. Graves, Sr.April 20, 2010January 16, 2019

by Earl G. Graves, Sr.April 20, 2010January 16, 20192419

How can one pay adequate homage to Dorothy Height? One canâ€™t really, but we are obliged to try because tribute must be paid to a...

News Women

Dorothy I. Height: Her Life in Pictures

Deborah Creighton SkinnerApril 20, 2010November 14, 2017

by Deborah Creighton SkinnerApril 20, 2010November 14, 20173827

For nearly half a century, Dorothy Irene Height has been a vocal champion and leader in the Civil Rights movement. As the only female member...

Dorothy Height Dies at Age 98

Marcia Wade TalbertApril 20, 2010November 14, 2017

by Marcia Wade TalbertApril 20, 2010November 14, 20171631

Dorothy Irene Height, the chair and president emeritus of the National Council of Negro Women, passed away Tuesday at Howard University Hospital. She was 98...

Wealth Gap is Greatest for Women of Color

LaToya M. SmithMarch 16, 2010November 25, 2017

by LaToya M. SmithMarch 16, 2010November 25, 20171053

Women of all races experience a gender wealth gap compared to white men, but the disparities are greatest for women of color, and especially black...

NCNW, Ashley Stewart Campaign to Empower Black Women, Girls

Marcia Wade TalbertMarch 20, 2009November 14, 2017

by Marcia Wade TalbertMarch 20, 2009November 14, 2017835

Ashley Stewart began their celebration of womenâ€™s empowerment four months ahead of National Womenâ€™s History Month, when they announced the â€œWe are Listeningâ€ campaign last...