Challenges Facing Black Women
The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) convened their First Annual 2008 National Black Women’s Town Hall Meeting at their headquarters. After opening remarks by Dorothy Height, the Landm…
32,178 viewsThe National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) convened their First Annual 2008 National Black Women’s Town Hall Meeting at their headquarters. After opening remarks by Dorothy Height, the Landm…
32,178 viewsCoverage of the Million Man March included open phones segments, live crowd shots, interviews with rally participants on the Mall, and speeches by African-American men from all walks of life…
20,372 viewsMs. Height talked about the struggles for civil rights and equal rights, getting involved, giving to others, and making a difference.
70 viewsRepresentatives of feminist organizations talked about gender issues and reproductive policy, including Social Security for women, political work, human rights, voting rights, health care an…
289 viewsMs. Rice was presented an award for her leadership and her presence as a role model in the African-American community. In her remarks she spoke about the importance of family and education.
283 viewsPanel members participated in a roundtable concerned with women’s rights and affirmative action. They discussed whether affirmative action is still required in education, employment, and the…
347 viewsPresident Bill Clinton commemorated the 35th Anniversary of President John Kennedy’s signing of the Equal Pay Act. He and other speakers urged the passage of legislation to strengthen the la…
471 viewsFriends and colleagues from the fields of business and politics gathered to pay tribute to Dorothy Height. She recently announced she is stepping down from her post as leader of the National…
518 viewsThe NPCBW gave awards to six African-American women who have shown leadership in government or community service. Honorees such as Energy Secretary O’Leary addressed African-American women’s…
361 viewsNational Rainbow Coalition hosted a session on "Violence Against women". Participants discussed the issue of violence toward women as portrayed in media. They specifically addressed violence…
397 viewsThe National Rainbow Coalition, in coordination with the Citizen Education Fund, held a conference in Washington entitled “Empowerment '92: A Call to Action.” The conference sponsored a foru…
202 viewsIn this viewer call-in program, Dorothy Height, President of the National Council of Negro Women spoke about problems facing blacks and other minority women, and the role of the Federal Gove…
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