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Preserving our African-American Museums

Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

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Lead | Advocate | Empower

NCNW fulfills its mission 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.

Our Programs

Sisters Care

The Sacramento Valley Section of NCNW is implementing Sisters Care in collaboration with health care and community-based partners including the Rose Family Empowerment Center to mobilize and empower Black pregnant and parenting women with infants under 12 months to recognize factors that contribute to pregnancy-related complications and death through educational messages.

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Good Health WINs

Good Health WINS begins with education. Our advocates understand the importance of immunizations and are working to create an infrastructure for good health. This is achieved by reducing health disparities, increasing vaccination opportunities, vaccination education and identifying the drivers of vaccine hesitancy.

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Youth Section & STEM

We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Using data driven models, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference.

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Our Founder & National Officers

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune

Founder

An educator, organizer and presidential advisor; a visionary who led the charge to make racial, social and economic conditions for women of color a national priority.

Dr. Dorothy I. Height

President Emerita

Championed civil and human rights, established the National Black Family Reunion, fought for social justice and equality nationally and internationally, authored two books, and led NCNW for more than fifty years.

Shavon Arline-Bradley

President & CEO

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

Dr. A. Lois Keith

National Chair

Dr. Keith is a Legacy Life Member and Bethune Achiever and has dedicated much of her life to NCNW’s mission. In addition to her service at NCNW, Dr. Keith is also a champion for equitable education.

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