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Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) is defined as the use of telecommunications equipment, electronic computing equipment and related software to convert, store, process, transmit and receive mostly digital informative data. This term can be understood by a common example: In a landline telephone system, messages are conveyed as signals on wires. The message is conveyed electronically. Manipulation of data takes place when you speak into the phone – your words are transformed into electronic signals. The data is then transmitted through the phone system, stored briefly for further processing on the way, and transformed back into words at the other end. In a mobile phone system, messages are also stored and manipulated but in this case they are conveyed by electromagnetic means such as radio waves, which are wireless.
ICTs has spread widely across all activities & actions in our daily life style. It also means that through these rapid advances, formerly non-computerized entities – from individual goods to entire economic processes – become increasingly ICT based. A digital camera is a replacement of its analog counterpart. It is more capable in terms of sending image data to other devices, capture better quality pictures and consume less power. ICTs can play a transformative role in securing a sustainable and energy efficient future. Improving energy efficiency will save money, help protect the environment, create new jobs, and spur economic growth.
ICT Related Energy Consumption & Energy Efficiency:
ICT energy consumption is the amount of energy consumed by ICT system for a given period of time and ICT energy efficiency is the factor by which the energy consumption decreases if an ICT system is added to it and all other things are kept as usual.
Given two system A & B, producing the same amount of output of the services SA & SB (i.e. SA = SB). Now system A contains one sub-system C (ICT) and system B is kept as usual then, the ICT related energy efficiency of A with regard to C is the relative energy efficiency of A with regard to B (with B = A \ C).
Several case studies have been done in order to measure the impact of ICT application in the buildings sector, industrial sector, energy grid sectors and so on. The data found so far is quite impressive and calls for need of ICT for gaining the energy efficiency. Considering the energy consumption in building sectors, following areas are kept in focus, where ICT in support can provide high efficiency:
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Lighting & security systems
- Large electrical equipment like elevator, pumps.
- Power backup & generators
Water heating requires energy. Typically, carbon energy sources such as electricity, fuel and gas (burners) are utilized in dwellings. Solar water heating systems are alternative solutions, which have a higher demand on supporting infrastructure. The control of water temperature, demand according to the time of the day and throughput are areas where mechanical and ICT based systems can support for a more efficient utilization of energy. ICT devices can monitor outdoor & indoor temperature, boiler temperature, air/moisture circulation related data and transmit them over wired/wireless connection to the controller. Similarly, there is a huge scope of ICT enablement in the field of lighting systems. The reduction of energy consumption related to lighting follows following approaches:
- New light sources Iike LED's and OLED's
- ICT enabled lighting control
ICT enabled lighting control is used in a majority of the new construction & renovation projects of schools/offices in USA. Lighting can be turned on and off as well as dimmed most efficiently with a lighting control that is integrated in the building automation system. ICT control systems may include motion sensors, ambient light sensors and timers all connected with control panel. ICT is also providing software controlled data processing, memory & display functionality for easy user interaction.
ICT has a huge potential in the field of efficient use of energy and saving the environment. European Commission (EC) has presented integrated proposal for climate action, which is targeting following terms:
- A reduction of at least 20% in greenhouse gases (GHG) by 2020.
- Saving of energy consumption by 20% by 2020 through high-energy efficiency.
In modern society, ICT is ever-present, with over three billion people having access to the Internet, with approximately 8 out of 10 Internet users owning a smartphone, information and data sharing are increasing. This rapid growth, especially in developing countries, has led ICT to become a keystone of everyday life. Looking at the current discussed application areas in which the deployment of ICT could lead to better energy efficiency.
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Who directed Carrie?
Brian De Palma (born September 11, 1940) used many visual elements to tell the story of Carrie and was the first box-office success the director made.
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Carrie was not only the first novel Stephen King published but also the first of his novels to be made into a feature film. He was only paid $2,500 for the rights to the film. How many details can you remember from it?
Brian De Palma (born September 11, 1940) used many visual elements to tell the story of Carrie and was the first box-office success the director made.
Lawrence D. Cohen adapted two other King novels for television, but Carrie is his best-known work.
Carrie attended Bates High School in the movie. She attended Ewen Consolidated High School in the book.
Carrie was released November 3, 1976, two years after the paperback novel (which was released April 5, 1974).
Mary Elizabeth "Sissy" Spacek (born December 25, 1949) reportedly locked herself in her dressing room surrounded by religious icons and alienated herself from the rest of the cast to stay in character.
Margaret White regarded almost everything as sinful. Piper Laurie (who portrayed the character) thought the film was a black comedy because of the over-the-top way her character behaved.
Carrie seemed slightly distracted playing volleyball, and when the ball came her way, she pushed it away instead of returning it.
"We're all sorry about this incident, Cassie." "It's Carrie." (The ashtray on the desk falls to the ground and shatters.)
Carrie's mother had a special closet with a shrine to St. Sebastian in it where Carrie would be locked when her mother felt she had sinned.
An image of Jesus' face was seen in the mirror behind Carrie right before she broke it.
William Theodore Katt (born February 16, 1951) became popular after starring in Carrie. However, his best-known role was probably as Ralph in the Greatest American Hero.
"If you will let us have room enough and air enough and peace enough to love each other as you never could."
"Now my idea for this little trick you pulled was three day's suspension and refusal of your prom tickets… But the office has decided you're to have one week's detention… Still, there's one little catch. It's to be my detention."
"Pimples are the Lord's way of chastising you."
Although the card catalog had several books about miracles, Carrie chose The Secret Science Behind Miracles.
Sue was ignoring Tommy until he agreed to ask Carrie to the prom, so he watched a western while she did homework.
She was apparently studying more about her talent—she hid the book titles so he couldn't see them.
After running away, she met Mrs. Collins and explained, "I know who he goes around with. They're just trying to trick me again. I know."
Tommy was initially seen driving a 1970 red Datsun truck, but when he arrived to pick her up, he was in a pale 1973 Ford Galaxy.
Tommy only agreed after Sue begged him. He told Carrie it was because of the poem even though Sue was the real motivation.
Leonardo DaVinci's (April 15, 1452—May 2, 1519) The Last Supper filled the back wall of the dining room. The original was not as dark as the one in the movie, especially in the eyes. It was painted on the wall of the Convent of the Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy and almost destroyed during World War II by bombs.
She was twenty-five even though she was portraying a 17-year old.
"I'm going to close the windows."
"It's pink, Mama…" "I can see your dirty pillows. Everyone will."
The theme was "Love Among the Stars." Ironically, as rumors spread about Tommy and Carrie, Norma was getting her hair done in curls—only to put it back in braids and her red ball cap.
Mrs. Collins wore awful shoes to her prom for looks and when her boyfriend's car broke down, she was stuck walking. The blisters on her feet prevented her from dancing.
Billy and his friends got a gasoline canister full of pig blood. Billy and Chris transferred that to a bucket over the stage.
Sue found Billy and Chris hiding under the stage, but Mrs. Collins didn't understand until it was too late and pulled her away before she could stop their mischief.
Tommy had just enough time to let everyone know that trick was not cool before the bucket clobbered him on the head and he was knocked unconscious.
As he went up to the microphone to try and calm everyone, the hose sprayed him with water, and he was electrocuted.
After Carrie caused mayhem and destruction, she calmly walked out of the school, opening the doors and then shutting them behind her.
"That Carrie White, she sure is cute."
Carrie's mother was mysteriously hiding or absent while Carrie took a bath. Carrie doesn't find her until afterward.
An image of St. Sebastian in his martyrdom was in the closet where Carrie went for punishment. She recreated this image by attacking her mother with knives (instead of arrows) at the end of the movie.
Carrie's bloody arm grabbed Sue as she laid flowers on the place where Carrie's house once stood. Sissy Spacek insisted on being buried and performing the final scene herself even though she had to wait a long time underground while the rest of the scene was set.
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Strategies of Attaining a Conducive Facility Environment
Seeking education is important as it will enable you know much details about life activities. As well, education equips you with relevant information n about your job and how to suitable handle it. In the advanced world the age of the learners is never a limiting factor to education. It is important to get trained on life activities in educational centers as most of them have well skilled teachers in this service. You could be heading a certain learning institution as it will be proper to ensure that its environment is clean enough so that it cannot cause diseases to learners. Hence, it will be appropriate to familiarize yourself with the strategies of achieving a polished school environment. Read this article since the tips have been highlighted well in it.
To begin with, you ought to advocate the learners to put garbage into the dirt bins. This service will be necessary since the garbage will get to be placed at one point and make work simple for the staff whose role is to take the garbage to the dumping sites. The trash could be papers, wrappings of sweets and even food remains. If such trash is scattered anywhere the environment of the school is likely to be less appealing and at the same time having a bad odor. This can be possible when doing this as the learners are likely to take you as their role model.
Second, you should consider recycling some of the trash. Items in the trash that are not environmental-friendly such as plastic and glass should be recycled. This will could make it possible for you to use a smaller proportion of the school grounds as a dumping site because the trash would decompose and as a result decrease the volume of the dirt. The environmental-friendly materials usually rot and thus decrease the volume of the trash in the dumping site and thus will not force you to enlarge the size of the dumping site. Paper and food remains could be part of the eco-friendly dirt.
Last, you should consider the thought of sparing a day that will be meant for school beautification. In this circumstance, this services of prettifying the school places will bring together all the people involved in the school services. This will be advantageous as the staff will be enlighten with the benefits of maintaining a sparkling work space. This services of smartening the learning center facility will additionally advantage the staff in the sense that they will be discover the importance of team work in the education profession. Therefore, the students will be proud of their learning institution because its smartness will make them feel that it is conducive for them to receive this services of education.
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Volume 3, Issue 1
November 2010
Jubilee Edition
National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Headquarters 633 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004
Dear NCNW Members: We believe, and we think you do too, that when we stand strong with NCNW, we participate in creating the opportunities that make change happen. In keeping with the vision of Mrs. Bethune, and Dr. Height's efforts to carry out the Legacy, we proudly celebrate 75 years-of-service! We hope you will agree that we have accomplished much together, and have all benefited from a spirit of family and unity of purpose. Your participation truly is important and each of you is vital to the success of NCNW and its mission. Your past support of NCNW has done so much, and we want you to know how much good you are doing every day, through your committed, steady, and reliable membership donations and contributions. Also, you help yourself and others to realize their dreams and find new paths to opportunity. Over the years, we have learned that when opportunities are created for people to get acquainted, to cooperate in stimulating common tasks, and to increase their mutual understanding, their attitudes change and open. We also discovered that if we waited for attitudes to change just through hopeful encouragement, we would be waiting forever. Therefore, let us continue to provide opportunities and create change! Lovingly,
David Glenn, Jr. Director of Membership
Happy 75th Anniversary!
Special Thank You To Ms. Betty K. Stradford For Shared Photos
National Council of Negro Women 1935 2010
Mary McLeod Bethune, Founder 1935 - 1949
Dr. Dorothy B. Ferebee, President 1949 1953
Vivian Carter Mason, President 1953 1957
Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair/President Emerita 1957 - 2010
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
About Us
For more than 75 years, NCNW has worked to improve the lives of women of African descent, their families, and their communities!
National Council of Negro Women was founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune, child of slave parents, distinguished educator and government consultant. Mrs. Bethune saw the need for harnessing the power and extending the leadership of Black women through a national organization. NCNW is an "organization of organizations," and serves as a clearinghouse for the activities of women. From the beginning, women of all racial and cultural backgrounds were included and welcome to work together. Mrs. Bethune described "the need for a united organization of women to open doors for our young women, united so that when it speaks, its power will be felt." As a voluntary nonprofit membership organization, NCNW helps women to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families, and their community. Through its national affiliate organizations and over 240 community-based, collegiate and youth Sections, NCNW has an outreach to four million women, all contributing to the peaceful solutions of problems of human welfare and rights.
A Powerful Coalition Speaking Truth to Power
As a powerful diverse coalition, NCNW addresses the community concerns of women of African descent and their families with one unified voice. NCNW sponsors economic, educational, social, cultural and scientific self-help projects both nationally, and in communities across the nation. Through its projects, the NCNW strives to achieve equality of opportunity and eliminate prejudice and discrimination based upon race, creed, color, sex or national origin. The National Office of NCNW functions as a central source for program planning. NCNW seeks to fill the gaps that exist in our communities, particularly in meeting the concerns of minority women. Through its core of volunteers in 31 states, the NCNW brings the added support of a network of thousands of volunteers, whose collective efforts can booster community service and actions. NCNW Membership offers women from all walks of life opportunities for leadership development and capacity building. It offers an opportunity for a diverse group of women of African descent, who would not ordinarily do so, to sit at a common table and pool their strengths to resolve common issues for the mutual benefits of all.
NCNW Chair April 2010 Present
Barbara Louise Shaw is the General President Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. A product of four generations in the A.M.E. Zion Church, born in Wilmington, North Carolina, Barbara L. Shaw was spiritually developed and reared in the Pennsylvania Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church (Baltimore, Maryland) where she served in many positions. She is a dedicated mother and grandmother who understands and values the importance of family.
Dr. Shaw was educated in the public schools in Baltimore; Morgan State University; and completed graduate studies at The Johns Hopkins University, School of Writing. Professionally, she has served as a teacher in the Baltimore City Public School System; a producer with Maryland Public Television; and a Prison Administrator with the State of Maryland. In October, 1997, she retired from the State of Maryland after 30 years of service. In August 2003, Dr. Shaw was elected the 16th General President of the Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. In this position, she presides over 800,000+ women on five continents and in August of 2007, she was re-elected as General President. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Hood-Speaks Theological Seminary of the University of Calabar (Cross River State, Nigeria, West Africa) in June 2005. In February 2006, Dr. Shaw was the keynote speaker at Livingstone College Founders Day and following her message she received an Honorary Doctorate from Livingstone College (Salisbury, North Carolina). Dr. Shaw is a member of the Executive Board of the National Council of Negro Women and National Chair of the Affiliates Assembly and The Unity Drive. In December 2007 at the National Convention of NCNW, held in Washington, DC, she was elected one of the Vice Chairs of the NCNW Board of Directors. She is also a Member of the Board of Directors Children's Defense Fund; Member of the Board of Trustees Harriett Tubman Home; Member of The Balm in Gilead (a National AIDS Advocacy Organization) Advisory Board; Secretary of the Board Conference of National Black Churches; Member of the Executive Board for Church World Services, and National Council of Churches.
In July 2006, Jeju, Korea, she was installed as the North American Area President of The World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women. In this position she presides over women representing all divisions of Methodism (United Methodist, African Methodist Episcopal, Christian Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal Zion & Uniting Churches from the United States, and The Methodist Church of the Caribbean and the Americas). At the 16th World Assembly of the World's Methodist Council, she was elected chairman of the Family Life Committee (a first for the Black Methodist Church). In April 2010 she was appointed Interim Chair of the Board of the National Council of Negro Women, and in May 2010, one month following the death of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, she was elected by the Board of Directors, Chair of the National Council of Negro Women.
Chair's Message Mrs. Bethune always used her hand to illustrate her point, "with one finger she
said, if I tap you, you may not even know that you have been touched. With two fingers, she declared, you may well know that you have been tapped. But if I bring all of my fingers together and make a fist I can give you a mighty blow." That mighty blow was not a violent one at each other, but rather it was recognition that we have each other. We joyfully join together recognizing all the ways we need each other and how we can do more as we are together. We can strike a blow at injustice everywhere. Building on this council idea, you and I empower ourselves. Keeping connected to one another builds our strength and enhances our power. Today NCNW needs you to be connected and you need NCNW to be connected with women around the world. Our families and communities, and indeed, our nation need the talents and gifts we bring. As we look ahead, will you think deeply of the value of being an active part or supporter of an organization that stands up for women? Will you stand up for yourself by joining hands with others? Whatever else it does, NCNW offers that opportunity! The world we envision will be better for us all as we make the Bethune dream and tradition our own.
NCNW Chair
Director of the Research, Public Policy and Information Center (RPPI)
NCNW Executive Director And
Dr. Avis Jones- DeWeever, Ph.D.
On July 7, 2010, Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever became the third Executive Director in the
history of the National Council of Negro Women and at only 41, also the youngest. Dr. Jones-DeWeever's appointment to Executive Director comes during a time of heightened awareness of the historic civil and women's rights organization. On the heels of the passing of its legendary leader, Dr. Dorothy I. Height, the appointment of its new Chair, Dr. Barbara L. Shaw, and in the midst of its historic 75th Anniversary, this year has proven to be both tragic and triumphant for the historic organization. Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and energy to her new role at NCNW. Widely revered as an expert in the fields of Race, Gender, Politics, and Policy, she has devoted her professional life to examining how policies impact the lives of women and communities of color while also seeking to advance effective programmatic solutions to long-standing societal challenges. Her career spans stints at several highly esteemed organizations including the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and the Institute for Women's Policy Research. But it was only at the Council, that Dr. Jones-DeWeever was able to merge her interest in both race and gender on behalf of producing broad-scale social change. Originally joining the organization in 2007 as the Director of its Research, Public Policy and Information Center, Dr. Jones-DeWeever now ascends to the position of Executive Director bringing with her both external and internal perspectives for the benefit of the organization.
"It is both an honor and a privilege to be one of those charged with the worthy cause of continuing the legacy of our esteemed Founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune as well as our long-time visionary and iconic leader, Dr. Dorothy I. Height. I take seriously this responsibility and look forward to introducing NCNW to the next generation of dynamic African American women," stated Jones-DeWeever. "I have no doubt," she continued, "that together, women from all across this nation will bond together at this critical time to not only continue the legacy that has been bequeathed to us by our tremendous forerunners, but to usher in a new era of relevancy, action, and impact in communities all across this nation and around the world." Dr. Jones-DeWeever is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Virginia State University and holds a Ph.D. in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park where she studied under tremendous scholars such as Drs. Linda Williams, Ronald Walters, and Clarence Stone. She brings to NCNW an impressive background as a published author, public speaker, policy analyst, strategist, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. Not a stranger to high profile situations, Dr. Jones-DeWeever has appeared on multiple major television and radio networks including CNN, C-SPAN, ABC, PBS, NPR, Sirius/XM, BBC and American Urban Networks among others. She has also been quoted in numerous major print publications including the Washington Post, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Times and Essence and Glamour magazines.
National Board of Directors Executive Committee 2009 2011
President Emerita*
Dr. Dorothy I. Height
Dr. Barbara L. Shaw
Vice Chairs
Ms. Vivian Pickard Ms. Dawna Michelle Fields Ms. Kennita Riddick (Young Adult) Dr. Thelma T. Daley (Chair, Finance)
Recording Secretary
Ms. Carolyn Y. Matthews
Assistant Recording Secretary
Ms. Anne Lois Keith (Chair, Membership)
Ms. Alotta E. Taylor
Ms. Rockel Etienne Ms. Paula T. Saizan Ms. Deborah Tucker Barrow Ms. Joan Douglas Jordan Mrs. Yvette Stokes-Finney Ms. Tommie R. Whitlow
Mrs. Peola H. McCaskill
Chair, Bethune Recognition
Ms. Esther McCall
Convener, National Affiliates
Ms. Joann W. Williams National President, Las Amigas, Inc. *Deceased
National Affiliates
Ad Hoc Labor Committee Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Auxiliary to the National Medical Association Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc. Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. Chums, Inc. Continental Societies, Inc. Delicados, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Eta Phi Beta Sorority, inc. Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Grand Temple Daughters of Elks Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, National Dental Association Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority Las Amigas, Inc. Les Gemmes, Inc. National Association of Fashion & Accessory Designers National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs National Association of University Women National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division National Black Nurses Association, Inc. National Women of Achievement, Inc. Order of the Eastern Stars Phi Delta Kappa National Sorority Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Swing Phi Swing, Social Fellowship, Inc. Tau Gamma Delta Sorority The Charmettes, Inc. Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Twins Social & Civic Club, Inc. Woman's Home & Oversea Missionary Society, AME Zion Women's Convention, Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention Women's Missionary Council, CME Church Women's Missionary Society, AME Church Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
National State Conveners
California Mrs. James Ella James, Northern Mrs. Othetta Glover, Southern Connecticut Mrs. Eunice McLean Waller Florida Ms. Gertrude H. Peele Georgia Ms. Verdelle B. Bellamy Illinois Ms. Jacquelyn Heath parker Mid-Atlantic Region Dr. Joyce S. Agunbiade, Ph.D., Chair Ms. Crescida R. Cox, Pennsylvania Mississippi Mrs. Emma Moore New Jersey Ms. Evelyn Field New York State Convener's Team Ms. Johnnie M. Walker, Chair Ms. Lynda F. Bagley Mrs. Alla Mai Clark Ms. Ellen F. Haywood Ms. Mary L. Lockett North Carolina Dr. Manderline Scales Ohio Mrs. Gloria L. Chapmon South Carolina Ms. Starlee Alexander Texas Ms. Dorothy Allen Chimney Dr. Mollie A. Williams, Coordinator
National Headquarters Staff
Office of the Chair
Lola Early, Executive Assistant to the Chair
Christine Toney, Administrative Assistant to the Chair
Fannie M. Munlin NCNW United Nations Representative
Office of the Executive Director
Janice Ferebee, MSW, Director, Bethune Program Development Center
Joell Royal, Program Coordinator, Research, Pubic Policy and Information Center
Michelle Holder, Volunteer Coordinator
Sandra Green, Graphics Analyst
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Betty Stradford, Photographer (Volunteer)
Office of Administration
Cassandra Wint, Director, Office of Administration
Melanie Hill, Office Manager
Office of Finance
Dennis Watkins, Chief Finance Officer
Daphne DeShields, Controller
Cecilia Smith-Budd Accounts Reconciliation
Lawrence Waldron Accounts Payable/Payroll
Office of Membership
David Glenn, Jr., Director of Membership
Patrick Gaines Data Entry Clerk
Margaretta Leary Call Center Clerk/NCNW Receptionist
André Jackson Section Recertification and Files Clerk
NCNW Interns
Chantel Prince University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Sharron Duncan C. H. Flowers High School
Raven Harrod Caesar Chavez Public Charter School
Monique Wint Dorothy I. Height Community Academy Public Charter School
National Community-based Sections
Alabama Mobile Selma-Dallas County Wilcox County Arizona Metropolitan Sun of Phoenix California Alameda County Athens Westmont Compton East Bay Area East Oakland-Hayward East Palo Alto Fairfield-Suisun-Vacaville Golden Gate High Desert Inland-Empire Long Beach Section Los Angeles Section Los Angeles-View Park Mary McLeod Bethune, Compton Merced County Moreno Valley Orange County Pomona Valley Sacramento Valley San Diego San Francisco San Gabriel Valley Santa Clara County Santa Monica-Venice Southern CA Life Members Vallejo Willa Mae Taylor Colorado Denver Connecticut Greater Bridgeport Greater New Haven Hartford New London District of Columbia Black Adults of Action District of Columbia #2 Greater Washington Life Members Metropolitan Washington Area Washington DC Department of Defense Executive Branch Florida Daytona Beach Greater Orlando Greater Tallahassee Jacksonville Metropolitan Dade County Pensacola St. Petersburg Metropolitan Tampa Metropolitan Georgia Clayton County DeKalb DeKalb Pacesetters Life Members Greater Atlanta Millennium Greater Augusta Greater Hinesville Metropolitan Atlanta Savannah Illinois A.M.E. Zion NW-Chicago District Alton Champaign County Chicago Central Chicago Midwest Cosmopolitan Chicago Ethele Scott Rockford Indiana Gary-Miller Indianapolis Lawrence Indiana Kentucky Lexington-Central Kentucky Louisville Louisiana Baton Rouge Greater New Orleans Shreveport Slidell Maryland Greater Baltimore Mitchellville/Bowie Montgomery County Potomac Valley Prince George's County Massachusetts Greater Boston Michigan Detroit Mississippi Bolivar County Clarke County Delta Gulfport Kosciusko-Attala Laurel Magnolia Bethune-Height Metro Jackson Millennium Natchez Okolona Tri-County Tupelo County Missouri Bertha Black Rhoda Gateway Metropolitan Nebraska Omaha New Jersey Greater Elizabeth Area Montclair New Jersey Life Members Newark North Shore Area Passaic County Plainfield Scotch Plains Rahway Raritan Valley Roselle Section of the Oranges Vauxhall New Mexico Albuquerque New York Bedford Stuyvesant Bronx Brooklyn Co-op City East Bronx Eastern Suffolk Empress Life Members Flatbush Hudson Valley Huntington Long Island Cross County Manhattan Metropolitan Women's Network Midwood & Vicinity Nassau County North Bronx North Queens North Shore-Staten Island Queens County Suffolk County Syracuse Westchester North Carolina Capital Area Charlotte Durham Fayetteville Northeastern North Carolina Winston-Salem Ohio Cincinnati Clark County, Springfield Cleveland Columbus Cuyahoga County Dayton Dayton-Springfield Life Members Lorain County Ohio (Continued) North Ohio Life Members Sandusky Western Reserve Youngstown Pennsylvania Philadelphia Rankin/Mon Valley/Pittsburgh South Carolina Bethune-Leonard N. Charleston Clarendon Colleton Columbia Darlington Dorchester Florence Florence-Bethune Laurens County Lee County Mary McLeod Bethune, Sumter Tennessee Memphis/Shelby County Middle Tennessee Texas Austin Barbara Jordan-Houston Dallas Metropolitan Dallas Southwest Dorothy I. Height, Galena Park Elease Knight, Houston Greater Trinity Juanita Jewel Craft Metro Minnie H. Goodlow Page San Antonio Ruth Jones McLendon T. Mathis Hawkins The Greatness of NW Spring Virginia Newport News-Hampton Norfolk Northern Virginia Northwest Virginia Reston-Dulles Richmond Richmond Life Members Stafford-Fredericksburg Tidewater Virginia Beach Washington Seattle Wisconsin Milwaukee
National Collegiate Sections
Alabama Tuskegee Arizona Arizona State University District of Columbia Howard University Delaware Delaware State University Florida Bethune-Cookman College Florida A&M University Florida State University University of Central Florida University of Florida University of North Florida University of South Florida at Tampa Georgia Georgia State University Georgia Southern University University of Georgia Maryland Bowie State University Campus Morgan State University Coppin State University Michigan Eastern Michigan University University of Michigan North Carolina Fayetteville State University North Carolina Central University Winston-Salem State University University of North Carolina at Pembroke Johnson C. Smith University Ohio Bowling Green State University Pennsylvania Cheyney University Undergraduates Lincoln University Temple University South Carolina Benedict-Byrd College Texas Paul Quinn College Texas College at Tyler
National Youth Sections
California San Gabriel Valley San Diego District of Columbia Spirit of Bethune/Washington Middle School for Girls Florida Destiny's Promise, Tampa Indiana Lawrence Gary-Miller, S. Chanel Woods Kentucky African Jewels, Louisville Maryland Female Achievers Maintaining Excellence Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
Mississippi Bolivar County New York Young Ladies in Progress, Hudson Valley North Shore-Staten Island North Carolina Fayetteville Area The Dreamers, Elizabeth City Durham Ohio Dayton Sara J. Harper's Young Women of Vision, Western Reserve South Carolina Bethune-Leonard, Charleston Florence Councilettes Mary McLeod Bethune, Sumter Virginia Women Empowering Youth
Sections in Reactivation Process And Interest Groups In Process
Alabama University of Alabama California High Desert Youth Carrie Glover Youth, Golden Gate District of Columbia Georgetown University George Washington University Florida Gainesville West Palm Beach Florida Atlantic University Georgia New Rock Gwinnett County Valdosta Spelman College Albany State Illinois Chicago Metropolitan South Suburban Chicago (Reactivation) Ethele Scott Youth Indiana Indianapolis Youth Louisiana Southern University A&M New Orleans Youth Maryland Massachusetts Boston Metropolitan University of Maryland College Park Coppin State Charter School Mitchellville/Bowie Youth Michigan Southeast Michigan Mississippi Clarke County Youth Missouri Kansas City Kansas City Metropolitan St. Louis (Reactivation) New Jersey Seton Hall University (Reactivation) The College of New Jersey (Reactivation) New York Flatbush Youth Syracuse Youth Umoja Youth North Carolina Duke University (Reactivation) Elizabeth City State University Pennsylvania Harmon Junior College South Carolina Greater Columbia Height Greater Midlands Millennium Williamsburg County Tennessee West Tennessee Texas Southwest Suburban, Dallas Juanita Jewel Craft Youth Virginia Future Legends Youth, Richmond
National Program Centers for African American Women
To facilitate the development of national strategies, idea exchange and action, and to
stimulate women and girls to advocate improving the quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities, the NCNW established four Program Centers and the Dorothy I. Height Leadership Institute: The Bethune Program Development Center The International Development Center The Research, Public Policy, and Information Center The Economic and Entrepreneurial Development Center
Currently, only the Bethune Program Development Center (BPDC) and the Research, Public Policy and Information Center (RPPI) are active.
BPDC supports national and local initiatives aimed at strengthening the ties between girls and women, and offers opportunities for leadership and personal development focusing on health, education and economic empowerment for women and girls of African descent. BPDC continues to encourage all community-based sections to engage girls in their communities and to organize youth sections. RPPI serves as the research/action arm of NCNW. In this capacity, RPPI conducts rigorous research and implements multiple dissemination strategies in order to inform, catalyze and mobilize women of African descent for change in both the policy arena and throughout the broader cultural dynamic. RPPI collects and analyzes data that is both race and gender specific.
The NCNW Centers and the Dorothy I. Height Leadership Institute will provide the structure that will help us solve the problems that confront our children, families, and communities in the Bethune tradition to "leave no one behind."
Bethune Program Development Center (BPDC)
Janice Ferebee, MSW, Director, BPDC
Bethune Program Development Center (BPDC) serves as a clearinghouse and resource for the effective delivery of national and community-based service programs. These programs are designed to support women of African descent in their efforts to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and strengthen the Black community. BPDC's goal is to build the capacity of NCNW members and sections to respond to the diverse needs of the African-American community, while connecting women of African descent and families to the resources and support necessary to achieve and maintain their full potential. BPDC offers initiatives and programming that focus on women of African descent, their health, education, economic empowerment, and leadership development. The Center stresses the empowerment of girls, ages 12 -18 and young women, ages 19-25, to successfully prosper, compete, and lead. The wide range of activities available through the BPDC are designed to help women improve their lives, strengthen their communities, and prepare the next generation of female leaders and address some of the following issues: HEALTH: Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Obesity Prevention & HIV/AIDS Awareness EDUCATION: Academic Achievement, College Preparation & Technology Access ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: Financial Literacy, Long Term Care Planning & Career Readiness WELL BEING OF WOMEN & GIRLS/ YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Mentoring, Life Skills Enhancement and Intergenerational Communication
In an effort to attract and engage girls (and boys), ages 12-18, the BPDC has created a local program for youth to come together for meetings, activities, cultural enrichment,
empowerment, and leadership development in the Washington, DC-metro region GLOBAL GIRLS/YOUTH CHANGING THE WORLD. The culmination of the yearlong gatherings and activities is The Annual Global Girls/Youth Changing the World Town Hall Meeting, a themed event held on the first Saturday in August (currently held in Washington, DC - August of 2008 and 2009). Plans are underway to incorporate the Global Girls/Youth Changing the World initiative and Annual Town Hall Meeting throughout the network of NCNW Youth Sections, Affiliate Organizations' youth programs, nationally and internationally. The inaugural meeting of the GLOBAL GIRLS Town Hall Meeting took place on Saturday, August 9, 2008. The 2nd Annual GLOBAL GIRLS Town Hall Meeting took place on Saturday, August 8, 2009, both at the NCNW Headquarters. Although unable to attend the Second Annual Global Girls Town Hall Meeting, actress and activist, Jurnee Smollet, supporter of NCNW's youth engagement, shared these words of encouragement with the girls, "I want to applaud NCNW for being on the frontlines, championing for young people throughout the years; you've helped pave the way for the next generation of global female leaders by challenging us to think globally while serving locally." NCNW continues to provide national and local initiatives aimed at strengthening the ties between girls and women, and offers opportunities for leadership and personal development through the 30+ Youth Sections and 25+ Collegiate Sections. Contact: Janice Ferebee, MSW * Director, Bethune Program Development Center 202.383.9123 * [email protected]
Research, Public Policy and Information (RPPI) Center
Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, Ph.D., NCNW Executive Director and Director, RPPI (left) Joell Royal, Program Center Coordinator
Research, Public policy and Information Center for African American women (RPPI) was launched in September, 2007. Currently led by Executive Director, Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, and Joell Royal, Program Coordinator, the RPPI Center serves as the nexus of NCNW's public policy agenda. In that capacity, RPPI collects and analyzes data that is both race and gender specific, assesses trends and policy makers and the public alike and disseminates that information through media engagement and strategic communications actions. RPPI is currently engaged in a wide range of research/action initiatives. Listed below is a selection of our activities: Continually address HIV/AIDS in the African American community, as it specifically relates to women and girls, through various forums, leadership conferences, etc., with a strong focus on dissemination of information, facts and materials to increase education and prevention Infant Mortality Analysis and information Performed HIV and Aids statistical analysis studies and compiled reported findings Hosted the 2nd Annual HIV Testing Day Implemented the Annual national black Women's Town Hall Meeting Partnered with the National Organization of Women and the Institute for Women's Policy Research and Hosted a Women's Economic Justice Summit Developed a Black Women at Work Briefing Paper Series Conducted voter education and engagement efforts Host and conduct healthy relationship forums
For more information on our RPPI Program please visit our website at www.ncnw.org, email us at [email protected], or call (202) 383-9126.
National Projects
Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative (AAALI)
RPPI is proud to announce that we are one of many Partner Organizations and Grant Awardees acting on this initiative. The Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative seeks to harness the collective power, strength, and reach of traditional, longstanding African American institutions to increase HIV-related awareness knowledge, and to stimulate and cultivate action within black communities across the United States.
AARP Long Term Care Planning Project
BPDC is excited to take over management of the AARP Long Term Care Planning
project. NCNW was selected along with two other women's organizations (AAUW and MANA, A National Latina Organization) to assist AARP in implementing this project through our membership. The project entails conducting education and awareness activities to educate Boomer women about the need to plan for future long-term care needs. The following sections have been selected to participate: Washington, DC Section, Northern Virginia Section, Greater Baltimore Section, Manhattan Section, and the Passaic, New Jersey Section. Please support these sections by attending this important workshop series if it's in your community. For more information about this topic, go to AARP's site and type in "Long Term Care Planning" in the Search box or go to: http://www.aarp.org/relationships/caregiving/long-term-care/.
`Fit for Life' Resumed Phase II During Summer 2010
for Life,' the obesity education collaboration project between NCNW and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), resumed Phase II on August 1st after a brief hiatus. A new addition to the project during this phase will be funding from the NICHD/NIH to the NCNW to support the expenses incurred by the 31 Cluster Leaders charged with implementing the project in 26 communities across the country. This Funding will go a long way toward ensuring that more and more parents, caregivers and young people take part in the `Fit for Life' workshops and trainings to help children stay at a healthy weight. We thank the NICHD/NIH for its support!
Infant Mortality Save Our Babies
Did you know...Infant mortality for African Americans is more than double that of the United States as a whole? That's more than 7,500 deaths per year. NCNW in Partnership with the Office of Minority Health presented and hosted the "Save Our Babies Summit," on September 14, 2010, 5:00 pm 9:00 p.m., at the Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC, hosted by Radio and Television Personality Jeannie Jones and streamed live on Facebook and Twitter. For more information please visit our website at www.ncnw.org or email [email protected]
NCNW Events (International, National, and Section) International
From the desk of Ms. Fannie Munlin, NCNW's United Nations Representative:
The United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI) and the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) held its 63rd Annual Conference in Melbourne, Australia, August 30 through September 1, 2010 entitled: Advance Global Health: Achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Conference focused on eight targeted goals and developing global health strategies which will widely affect the lives of all, through the reduction of poverty, universal education, gender equality, child health; maternal health, HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. The environmental sustainability of all of the eight goals demands global partnerships to help build healthier societies. This is the first generation of world citizenry with resources, technology, and education, scientific and medical knowledge to make health care accessible and affordable in developing as well as developed societies. The Conference brought together representatives from NGOs, government agencies, academia, scientific and medical communities, public health officials and corporate leaders to help define the roles and responsibilities of each in helping to achieve regionally, nationally and locally, the MDGs to improve the heath status of all citizens. The program will also examine issues of how to strengthen existing systems, and how to harmonize new systems in order to provide comprehensive health care services for all.
25th Annual Black Family Reunion Celebration (BFRC)!
This One Day Mega Fest was held Saturday, September 11, 2010, on the National Mall Grounds, Washington, DC. This year we also celebrated the life of its Founder, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height! The day started with the Prayer Breakfast which featured the Mt. Calvary Celebration Choir, Rev. Al Sharpton as Keynote Speaker, and Ms. Yolanda Adams as host. There were free festival activities and pavilions focusing on Children/Education; Jobs and Economic Empowerment; Health and Fitness; Access College; Teens; Community Service; and Dorothy I. Height/NCNW. The Dorothy I. Height Tribute Concert was free to the public and featured recording artists Chrisette Michele and Musiq Soulchild who were sponsored by Coca Cola, and Regina Belle and J. Moss who were sponsored by McDonalds Inspiration Celebration.
Health and Wellness Pavilion NCNW and Transitions Optical Working Together to Make Eye Health a Priority in the
African-American Community
By Vincent Young, M.D. Chairman, Division of Ophthalmology, Albert Einstein Medical Center
The African-American community is hit hard when it comes to many serious eye health issues with higher prevalence of cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other diseases. Unfortunately,
research shows that despite their higher risks, many African Americans are unaware of how to protect their vision for the future. Consider that less than half of African Americans have had an eye exam within the past year. i Also alarming, just 7.5 percent of African Americans know the sun can damage their eyesii yet exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can contribute to or worsen eye diseases like cataract, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. There is no doubt that much needs to be done to educate groups at higher risk for eye health issues and encourage them to schedule regular eye exams and wear UV-blocking eyewear. As an ophthalmologist, it always amazes me how many people put off an eye exam because they don't realize they need it (maybe they think they're seeing clearly) or because they're afraid of what may be found. The reality is, even people who are seeing 20/20 can still develop vision problems and the earlier these problems are caught, the easier it is to treat them and prevent permanent vision loss.
NCNW Sets Sight on African-American Eyes
2010 was a milestone year for the NCNW in many ways we said goodbye to historical leader Dorothy Height, celebrated the NCNW's 75th anniversary, and attended the 25th annual Black Family Reunion Celebration on September 11. As part of the NCNW's mission to promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors among African-Americans, this was also the first time eye health education and vision screenings were offered during the event giving spotlight to the strong link between eye- and overall-health. During the Black Family Reunion, I had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with several attendees about the importance of taking care of their eyes and was thrilled at how receptive most people were to learning about their potential risks and how to prevent future problems. At the Transitions Optical booth in the Health and Wellness Pavilion, with the support of America's Best, we were able to provide free vision screenings to more than 200 attendees and schedule nearly 75 appointments for follow-up comprehensive eye exams. Prior to the event, I also traveled with Transitions Optical and VSP Vision Care to provide free full eye exams to children and adults at the local Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, D.C. Many of these people needed vision correction some finding out for the first time and we were able to provide them with free pairs of Transitions lenses on site.
Understanding the Risks
Regular eye care is important for people of all ages but groups at higher risk for eye health issues should be especially diligent with scheduling regular eye exams and wearing the right eyewear to block 100 percent of UV rays and reduce glare. To better care for our vision, it's also imperative that we understand what our risks are. African Americans, for example, are more likely to develop several eye- and overallhealth issues that can take a toll on vision. Examplesiii include: Cataract African Americans are 1.5x more at risk for developing cataract and 5x more likely to develop blindness as a result. Glaucoma African Americans are 5x more likely than Caucasians to develop glaucoma, and 4x more likely to suffer blindness. Diabetes Diabetes can lead to problems in the eye, like diabetic retinopathy. Prevalence is 70% higher in African Americans. Hypertension High blood pressure can impact eyesight and lead to eye disease. African Americans are 40% more likely to have high blood pressure, and 10% less likely to have it under control. HIV/AIDS Trending upward in the African-American population, HIV and AIDS can lead to retinal detachment and blindness within 2-6months. Sickle Cell Disease Sickle cell disease can lead to vision problems and blindness. One in 12 African Americans is a carrier of the sickle-cell trait. Additional information about the eye health needs of African Americans and other groups at risk is available at HealthySightForLife.org/GroupsAtRisk. Help spread the word and put more focus on our eyes.
i ii iii
Journey to Wellness, Nationwide Vision Survey. Transitions Optical, Inc. ICR Media Study, March 2006. Cultural and Linguistic Considerations for Vision Care. 2009, Transitions Optical, Inc.
RPPI Center Helps to Combat HIV/AIDS! "2nd Annual HIV Testing Day"
NCNW Research and Public Policy Information Center (RPPI) for African American Women - Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, Director, and Ms. Joell Royal, Program Coordinator, in partnership with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Center for Disease Control, and WHUR 96.3 (Howard University Radio) teamed up for the "2nd Annual HIV Testing Day," June 25, 2010. The event was held outside of the NCNW Headquarters, Washington, DC, from 10:00-3:00 p.m. and broadcasted live with Kelly Strong of WHUR. Free confidential HIV testing was done onsite, as well as, information booths, music, and giveaways. We raffled two Capital Grille Gift certificates, and a $50.00 gift certificate was given to the first person to get tested and one to the first person to join NCNW. By the end of the day 128 persons were tested! To learn more about HIV testing please visit www.hivtest.org, and to learn more about RPPI please contact (202) 383-9126 or email [email protected]
BPDC Joined Forces for National Dance Day!
Janice Ferebee, MSW, BPDC Director with Nigel Lythgoe of the Hit TV Show
"So You Think You Can Dance"
NCNW headquarters joined forces with WandaWoman® Fitness for National Dance
Day on July 31st on the National Mall in Washington, DC. As you may have heard, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) circulated a Congressional Resolution through Congress to recognize July 31st as National Dance Day. Nigel Lythgoe got word of the resolution and not only announced it on So You Think You Can Dance but attended the July 31st event in Washington, DC with a few of his dance friends! NCNW's own Janice Ferebee (see photo with Nigel Lythgoe), Director of the Bethune Program Development Center and Fitness Diva, joined WandaWoman® Fitness on the National Mall in Washington, DC, to perform and teach the "EVERYBODY WORK IT!" line dance the line dance introduced at the 2009 NCNW Convention (created by Wanda Bamberg). It was a huge success! You can still learn the "EVERYBODY WORK IT!" line dance on YouTube (go to www.youtube.com and type in Everybody Work It Line Dance * Video Part 2) and perform it in your communities around the country to promote healthy families.
Section Events
Plaque Design by Norfolk Section, VA
Hat's on for Dr. Dorothy Long Beach Section, CA held its 20th "Hello Sisters Bruch" which honored "Hats on for Dorothy," as well as, their officer installation on June 24, 2010, in the backyard of NCNW long time member Ms. Betty Caruthers-King. Deputy City Manager Mr. Reginald Harrison was in attendance. Cuyahoga County Section, OH held Mt. Haven Missionary Baptist Church's Women's' Day: A Fellowship with the Cuyahoga County Section's "Hats on for Dr. Dorothy" Day, on July 25, 2010. Gary Indiana Section, IN presented a tribute to Dr. Height, "If Hats Could Talk" parade of hats, on July 25, 2010, at First Baptist Church, Gary, IN. A prize was given for the best hat! Long Island Cross County Section, NY held "Hats on for Dorothy" on July 25, 2010 at Jackson Memorial AME Zion Church, NY. Manhattan Section, NY held a "Hats on for Dorothy" forum honoring her life and legacy on August 14, 2010, with Guest Speaker Dawna M. Fields, NCNW Vice Chair, at the Harlem YMCA. Plainfield/Scotch Plains Section, NJ held a "Hats on for Dorothy" gala on August 15, 2010, at the Stage house Tavern in Scotch Plains, NJ. The evening was filled with memories and quotes of Dr. Height, vocals, poetry and the like, and a membership drive.
Planning Meeting Washington Section, DC hosted its Annual Planning Meeting on August 14, 2010, at the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA. This year's focus was on membership recruitment, retention, and reclamation. The Female Achievers Maintaining Excellence (FAME) Youth, Montgomery County Section, MD attended the 16th Annual Step Afrika! Home Performance Series on June 19th as part of their NCNW Youth Planning Committee activities. The performance was electrifying and the youth section members got a chance to meet some of the performers after the show. New Officer and Section Installation Albuquerque Section, NM on May 22, 2010, elected as President a woman of nonAfrican descent. President-elect Cate Stetson won as a write-in candidate. She had previously served for 4 years on the Albuquerque Section Executive Board as Corresponding Secretary, and served as the Albuquerque Section Ways and Means Chair 5 years ago. Norfolk Section, VA held an Open House and installed their newly Elected Officers at the Oakmont Family Investment Center on June 12, 2010. North Shore-Staten Island Section, NY held their Officer Installation at Faith United Methodist Church on June 27, 2010. Texas Unity Luncheon, and installation of the newly chartered "San Antonio Ruth Jones McClendon" Section was held Saturday, August 14, 2010, at the Hilton San Antonio Airport Hotel, Dr. Barbara L. Shaw, Chair, was the Guest Speaker and administered the pledge and oath of office. Fayetteville State University, NC held their officer installation ceremony on October 10, 2010. Book Signing Inland Empire Section, CA held their Annual Membership Tea which featured a book signing by Linda L. Smith, author of "Love Letters to the Lord" at the Four-D College on June 26, 2010. "Men are Associates" Mixer East Bay Section, CA held their Quarterly Membership Drive Mixer titled "Men are Associate Members" at the Atrium Lounge on June 5, 2010.
Health & Wellness Montgomery County Section, MD held a Health Workshop "Planting the Seeds of Health" at the Casey Community Center on June 19, 2010. Washington Section, DC held a "Home and Community" Workshop in conjunction with AARP, MANA, AAUW at the Howard University Blackburn Center on July 17, 2010. Northern Virginia Section, VA held a 2-part Long Term Care Planning Series "Home, Community, Health & Wellness" Expressing your wishes, Advance directives, and Finances, at the James Lee Community Center on July 20, and August 3, 2010. Washington Section, DC in collaboration with AARP, MANA, and AAUW held a Health Workshop, on, July 31, 2010, at Union Wesley AME Zion Church, Washington, DC. Washington Section, DC in collaboration with AARP hosted a community forum entitled Woman To Woman - Planning Your Secure Future, on November 6th, 2010, at the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church Chapel, Washington, DC. Greater Baltimore Section, MD in collaboration with AARP hosted a community forum entitled Woman To Woman - Planning Your Secure Future, on November 6th, 2010, at the New Covenant Worship Center, Baltimore, MD. Community Tampa Metropolitan Section, FL held a fun and engaging Membership Social on April 10, 2010. Also, they hosted their 64th Annual "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Luncheon" where they honored her legacy and celebrated the life of Dr. Dorothy I. Height at the Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore Hotel. The Section also hosted a Community Yard Sale, Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Lee Davis Neighborhood Service Center. Greater Baltimore Section, MD participated in Baltimore's African American Heritage Festival as exhibitors in the Financial Empowerment Village, June 18 - 20. The section spent three days promoting NCNW and their section's work around financial literacy in the community. Ms. Bean-Waters also gave an outstanding presentation highlighting the life and work of Dr. Height and NCNW. East Bay Section, CA held its Annual Fashion Extravaganza & Luncheon on October 2, 2010, at Francesco's Italian Restaurant, Oakland, CA. Entertainment by Ricardo Scales, and MC Miranda Wilson of the Smooth Jazz Network. Fashions by Men's Warehouse & Ms. Hope Lee of ZZ Accessories.
Mary's Tea Greater Baltimore Section held "Mary's Tea" in honor of Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Height, featuring the Beautiful Hat Society at the Empowerment Temple Family Life Center on June 27, 2010. Denver Section held their 135th Birthday Celebration Tea in honor of our Founder, Mary McLeod Bethune, featuring Denver area authors at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library on July 3, 2010.
If you have considered being active in civic participation in your community, and have not found a way to do so, or an organization to join, we suggest joining one of the many Sections of NCNW!
For more information on how to join a Section of NCNW please visit us on www.ncnw.org or call us at 202-737-0120.
National Council of Negro Women Signature Events "2011"
Save The Dates!
12th Annual Uncommon Height Awards Gala Apri1 13, 2011
26th Annual Black Family Reunion Celebration September 10, 2011
55th National Convention Nov/Dec 2011
(Actual Dates To Be Determined)
Please monitor our website at www.ncnw.org for more definitive information on these events. Updates will be published on the website as they become available!
National Sections of NCNW Governance and Updates
Avectra Update! Data Management System
To date, fulfillment of the back ordered Life and Legacy Life Member cards have been
completed. If you still have not received your engraved Life or Legacy Life membership card please contact the Membership Department. Section National Membership Rosters are near completion and they will be disseminated via email to the Section Presidents. Those Sections with an official website are asked to forward the site's URL to the Membership Department and it will be featured on their Section online profile. An E-notice regarding the official online launch date of Avectra will be disseminated to all members of NCNW who have a valid email address on file. At that time we will ask that everyone review their profile and update and/or correct their information as necessary. Also, Section presidents will be asked to review their Section's profile as well. As with this, and all other membership issues and concerns, we ask for your continued tolerance and patience as the Membership Department works diligently to find ways and means to better serve you.
Section Election of Officers 2010-2012 Term
In accordance with the National Bylaws all Community-based and Collegiate Sections
should have held their officers election for the 2010-2012 term. To date, there are still some Sections which have not completed, certified, and forwarded the Election of Section Officers Report Form for 2010-2012, at this time we are asking that you do so immediately! We can't communicate with or disseminate to leadership properly if we do not have this information!
Section's Fair Share Assessment
Do you know why a Section is assessed a fair share? Do you know how your Section's
fair share assessment is determined? Do you know what the fair share supports?
annual dues of a Community-based Section better known as Fair Share, is a corporate assessment assigned to each Section as provided for in the National Bylaws to
help support Headquarters' administrative operational costs. Each Section is assigned a share of the income budget by the Finance Committee of the National Board of Directors, according to the Section's recorded revenue and expenditures. The minimum assessment is $350.00 and the maximum assessment is $750.00. For many years the field believed that this amount was configured based on the number of active members in the Section, this is false. Fair Share is to be paid in full or in quarterly installments. Each year, the National Headquarters Office will send an invoice indicating the current amount due. If there is an amount in arrears for the past year, that amount is also included on the invoice. Quarterly payments of Fair Share are to be made by December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30. Reminder notices and past due invoices will be sent on an as needed basis. All payments are to be sent to the National Headquarters Office, 633 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 2004.
IRS Reporting
This year Sections that have failed to file an annual 990 or 990-N return or notice for
three consecutive years will automatically lose their tax-exempt status, beginning in May 2010. This includes National Headquarters, the Group ruling holder, as well. All Sections
of NCNW and the Headquarters' 990 series are due February 15 , every year. Therefore, we ask for your help to make sure that no Section throws away its tax-exempt status because of failure to comply with the policies and procedures of the IRS and National. In September 2010, the Membership Department will begin compiling a list of those Sections which did not respond to the requests to complete the requirements for the 2009 recertification and attempt to help remedy any noted deficiencies. However, a recommendation will be made to the National Board regarding those Sections which remain nonresponsive, to be dropped from the National Group Subordinate 501(3)(c) Listing.
Official Name for Sections of NCNW
By law, all bona fide Sections of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. names
should read as follows: Central Park Section, NCNW vs. NCNW, Central Park Section! Effective immediately, all Sections are to refrain from having NCNW precede the name of their Section. Headquarters is taking the necessary steps to correct this problem at the National and IRS levels. Remember, your 501(c)(3) privileges are affected by this change. If you try and list your Section preceded by NCNW, it will not appear on the IRS Group Exempt Organization file, thus denying your exemption status for fundraising, etc.
Official Section Correspondence
Inquiries have been coming into Headquarters regarding the NCNW correspondence
footer. The established and approved footer is as follows: Mary McLeod Bethune Founder Barbara L. Shaw Chair
Dorothy I. Height President Emerita
Avis Jones-DeWeever Executive Director
Change of Address for National Business Reply Mail Postage Paid Membership Applications
Office Boxes 14466 and 90960 are officially closed. They both were used primarily for our postage paid membership applications, as well as, our business reply mail. A forwarding order for each P. O. Box is in effect; however, we recommend that you forward all mail to the National Headquarters street address. New postage paid membership applications will be created reflecting the change and disseminated accordingly. In the meantime, we are asking that everyone please download and use the following application until further notice: http://ncnw.org/e3org/memapplication.pdf.
Change in Advocate and Leadership Circle Membership Affinity
The book "Open Wide the Freedom Gates," and the DVD "The Surprising Life and
Times of Dorothy I. Height," are no longer available as an affinity for the Advocate and Leadership Circle levels of membership. However, your membership donations are still welcomed at both levels.
Newly Chartered Sections Congratulations! The following are now bona fide Sections of NCNW:
Middle Tennessee Chicago Central, IL Clarendon, SC San Antonio Ruth Jones McClendon, TX Rankin/Mon Valley/Pittsburgh, PA Johnson C. Smith Collegiate, NC Texas College at Tyler, TX San Diego Youth, CA North Shore Staten Island Youth, NY Durham Youth, NC
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Section and Guild Necrology
Dr. Dolores S. Nehemiah, CA Helen S. Wilson, Tampa, FL Oretha Wright, Tampa, FL Annie Alexander, Winston-Salem, NC Joan Cardwell, Winston-Salem, NC Linda Blake, Winston-Salem, NC Mary Gossett, Clark County/Springfield, OH Carol Henderson-Burken, Cuyahoga County, OH Celestine Whitefield, Cuyahoga County, OH Norma J. Ross, Dayton, OH Dr. Patricia B. Scales, VA
Dr. Dorothy Irene Height National Council of Negro Women,Inc. President Emerita/Chair 1957 2010 Memorial Tribute
Dorothy Irene Height was born in Richmond, Virginia on March 24, to the late Fannie
Burroughs Height, a nurse, and James Height, a building contractor. When she was four years old, the family moved to Rankin, Pennsylvania--part of the Great migration of southern Negroes to the north. At age 13, Dorothy saw and met for the first time a Negro woman, Maude Coleman, who was an elected official. Dorothy's mother, Fannie, often dragged her off to women's church meetings. It was in this environment that Dorothy gradually learned of the many issues confronting her people. When two representatives of Pittsburgh Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) came to the Rankin Christian Center (where Dorothy was an active member) to organize
a Girls' Reserve Club, Dorothy was the first to join. After being selected by the Rankin club to be photographed with two white girls, Dorothy and several other girls decided to go to the Chatham Street YWCA in downtown Pittsburgh, to learn how to swim. When they were told that Negro girls could not swim in the YWCA pool, Dorothy asked to speak to the Executive Director. Although she was unsuccessful in getting the woman to change the "policy," Dorothy never forgot this incident. She later became the first Director of the YWCA's Center for Racial Justice. Today, the Dorothy I. Height Racial Justice Award is the YWCA's highest award and through its stated mission, the organization is dedicated to "eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all." Dorothy excelled in grade school but had a particular affinity to music (piano and voice) and the English language. At 12, she tried her hand at entrepreneurship by teaching piano for 25 cents a lesson, managing to stay only two classes ahead of her students. In high school, she established herself early as a dedicated student with exceptional oratorical skills. After a record of scholastic excellence and winning a $1,000 scholarship in a national oratorical contest on the United States Constitution, sponsored by the Elks, Dorothy was accepted to Barnard College, the college of her choice. After an entrance interview, officials at Barnard College informed her that the college had already accepted its quota of two Negroes. Dorothy later decided to attend New York University where she earned her bachelor and master's degrees in four years. She did postgraduate work at Columbia University and the New York School of Social Work. Recently, Barnard College awarded Dorothy Height an honorary degree. In 1933, during the New Deal era, the 23 year-old Dorothy became a leader of the United Christian Youth Movement of North America. Her career as a civil rights advocate began to unfold as she worked to prevent lynching, desegregate the armed forces, reform the criminal justice system and fight for free access to public accommodations. Dorothy was assigned to deal with the Harlem riots in 1935. In I937, Dorothy began working at the YWCA in Harlem, New York, where she worked over 40 years in various positions including Director of Public Affairs, Director of Leadership Training, Director of the National YWCA School for Professional Workers, Director of the Center for Racial Justice and as a member of the National Board. In one of the leadership positions, Dorothy traveled to the University of Delhi in India where she was a visiting professor at the Delhi School of Social Work, founded by the YWCAs of India, Burma and Ceylon. In an initiative to expand the work of the YWCA, Dorothy conducted a study of women's organizations in five African countries: Liberia, Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria. Dorothy was always proud of her work at the YWCA especially of her successful effort to have the organization adopt "the elimination of racism" as one of its goals. It was while she was working at the YWCA that Dorothy met First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and her mentor Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. Mrs. Bethune soon invited Dorothy to join the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) in its quest for women's rights to full and equal employment, pay and education. Dr. Height gives Mrs. Bethune much of the credit for her development as a young woman.
In 1938, Dorothy Irene Height was one of 10 American youth invited by Eleanor Roosevelt to spend a weekend at her Hyde Park, New York home to plan and prepare for the World Youth Conference to be held at Vassar College. In 1947- Dorothy Irene Height was elected National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and served in that position until 1956. She carried the sorority to a new level of organizational development, initiation eligibility, and social action. Her leadership training skills, social work background, and knowledge of volunteerism benefited the sorority as it moved into a new era of activism on the national and international scene. She remained active in her beloved Delta Sigma Theta throughout the rest of her life and had the singular pleasure of pinning her mentee and special friend, Alexis Herman in 1978. In l957, Dorothy Irene Height was elected fourth National President of NCNW. She held that position until 1998 when she became Chair and President Emerita. She served in those positions until her death. In 1961, while also participating in a major civil rights initiative, Dorothy Irene Height led the NCNW to address the unmet essential needs among women and their families by working to combat hunger, developing cooperative pig banks, and providing families with community freezers and showers. In 1960, Dorothy Irene Height was the only woman member of the United States Civil Rights "Big Six" Leadership Team which included Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Whitney H. Young, A. Philip Randolph, James Farmer, Roy Wilkins and John Lewis. At the 1963 March on Washington, she was on the platform when Dr. King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. Dorothy relinquished her spot on the program so that the young preacher would have more than five minutes to speak. She also convinced the leadership to allow Dr. King to be the final speaker because she foresaw that he would be the new voice of the movement. In 1964, after the passage of the Civil Rights Act, Dorothy Irene Height, along with Polly Cowan, an NCNW Board Member, organized teams of women of different races and faiths in a "Wednesdays in Mississippi" initiative. Through this initiative, a coalition of women assisted in the freedom schools, conducted voter registration drives in the South, and established communications between black and white women. The coalition stressed the need for decent housing which later became the basis for NCNWs partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop Turnkey III Home Ownership for low income families in Gulfport Mississippi. In I970, Dorothy Irene Height established the Women's Center for Education and Career Advancement in New York City to prepare women for entry level jobs. As a result of this experience, she collaborated with Pace College in 1975 to establish a first-time Associate Degree for Professional Studies which later became a regular professional studies degree course at Pace University.
Dr. Height participated in the Tribunal at the International Women's Year Conference of the United Nations in Mexico City. As a result of her participation, NCNW was awarded a grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to hold a conference within the conference for women from the United States, African countries, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The conference was followed by a trip with 50 of the women to visit with women in rural Mississippi. In 1977, after addressing the National Convention of the Black Women's Federation of South Africa near Johannesburg, Dr. Height lectured in South Africa under the auspices of the USAID. In response to the 1965 Moynihan Report, entitled "The Negro Family: The Case for National Action," which described the Black family as "a tangle of pathology;" Dr. Height developed the National Black Family Reunion to reinforce the historic strengths and traditional values of Black families. The National Black Family Reunion has attracted over ten million people during the twenty-five years of its existence. In 1966, under her leadership, NCNW achieved tax-exempt status. In 1974, NCNW dedicated the statue of Mary McLeod Bethune in Lincoln Park, Washington, D.C., depicting the first African-American and the first woman of any race on public land in the nation's Capital. Dr. Height developed model national and community-based programs ranging from teenage parenting to "pig banks" which addressed hunger in rural areas. She established the Bethune Museum and Archives for Black Women, the first institution devoted to Black women's history and the Bethune Council House was established as a national historic site. Dorothy I. Height has received numerous awards and citations including the John F. Kennedy Memorial Award, Hadassah Myrtle Wreath of Achievement, the Congressional Black Caucus "Decades of Service" Award, the Citizen's Medal from President Ronald Reagan, the Freedom Medal from President Franklin Roosevelt, the Essence Award, the Camille Cosby "World of Children" Award, the NAACP's Spingarn Medal, named to the National Women's Hall of Fame, the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Clinton, Medal of Distinction from Barnard College, and on her 92nd birthday, President George W. Bush presented her with the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest civilian and most distinguished award. She has received 36 Honorary Doctorate Degrees from universities and colleges such as Tuskegee University, Spelman College, Pace University, Bennett College, Lincoln University, Harvard University, Howard University, Princeton University, New York University, Morehouse College, Meharry Medical College, and Columbia University. In 2006, Dr. Height published her biography, Open Wide the Freedom Gates, recounting her efforts on every major issue to advance civil and human rights dating back to the 1930s- She has provided sage counsel to every American president from Dwight Eisenhower to Barack Obama. During her 98 years of life, she soared to "Uncommon Height."
In 2010, The Dorothy I. Height Foundation published Dr. Height's book, Living With Purpose. Dr. Height left the following advice to meet today's challenges: "To move forward, we have to look at the world as it is becoming, rather than how it has been. We have to see how we have to stretch ourselves to become related to this ever-changing scenery. We have to gain recognition not only that no one stands alone, but on a positive side, that we also need each other.... In the long run, it is how we relate to each other and how well we work together that will make the deciding difference."
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Title: The Bashford purchase
Date(s): 1890-1928
Physical Description: 10 cm of textual records
History: The various cerificates and posters in this collection were purchased by Glenbow from Christopher Bashford, 1928-2005, an antiques dealer in Calgary, Alberta. They relate to immigration, land purchases, coal companies, auction sales and livestock, primarily in Alberta, but also in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Scope and Content: The collection consists of Russian death certificates of Joseph and Anna Vlalaitis (1891); Canadian immigration card (1914); miscellaneouss land titles certificates for properties in Pine Creek, Frank, Stavely, Wetaskiwin, Bawlf and High River in Alberta, and the Kootenay district in British Columbia (1890-1912); fire insurance policies in Calgary and Medicine Hat (1907-1913); company incorporation documents for Jenckes Machine Company, H.F. Sandeman Company, Saskatchewan Savings Society, Alberta Loan and Investment Company, and Western Agencies and Development (1906-1919); bonds for Diamond Coal Company, Consolidated Diamond Collieries and Drumheller Consolidated Collieries (1910-1928); livestock certificates for British Americam Live Stock Association and Percheron Society of America (1904-1914); townsite plan for Kindersley, Saskatchewan (1913); map of petroleum and gas rights in the Turner Valley oilfields, and ad for Big Chief Oil shares (1926); posters for farm auction sales at Jackville, Coaldale, Milk River, Chapman and Airdrie (1917-1919); poster for Percheron stallion (1920); and German-American Colonization Company poster (1914).
Source of Acquisition: Purchased from Bashford's Antiques, 1970.
Language: The material is in English.
Restrictions: No restrictions on access.
Finding Aids: Inventory available. Please consult before requesting material.
View finding aid / scanned documents: http://www.glenbow.org/collections/search/findingAids/archhtm/bashford.cfm
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- 30 large tomatoes
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- 2 tsp oregano
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
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- pre-heat the oven to the lowest setting (80-100C). Cut the toms in half and scoop out some of the seeds.
- sprinkle the inside of the toms with salt and leave cut side down on kitchen paper while you do the rest.
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"It's incumbent on us to make sure we are continually pushing the envelope and getting ourselves to the games we want to be in". The Swedish won Olympic medals in 2002 and 2006, including a shocking upset of Team USA in the semifinals 12 years ago, but they've finished fourth at the past two Olympic tournaments.
The Canton, New York, native was in the 2015 NHL draft but is in the midst of completing his final year at Boston University. Team USA is the largest delegation ever sent to a Winter Olympics.
In 1988, a year after his UW playing career ended, he was picked for the U.S. team that went 2-3 in group play in Calgary and missed the final round. It's one of the best rivalries in sport, and I might be a little bit biased. "I'm just trying to get more and more of those kids to try and go out and do something different".
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In honor of their ranking, here are five keys to Team USA winning Gold in Pyeongchang. One game was tied, back in 2004 when such a thing was allowed to happen.
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It's not like Team Canada hasn't made late changes before.
The Canadian women meanwhile have an immense amount of momentum heading into the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. We just got back from an eight-day road trip where we played in four cities that were like at the ends of the earth. This proud Maritimer is aware that that perspective on one of our local sporting strongholds may be considered blasphemous.
Despite dominating Canada prior to the recent six-game series, the United States made a couple of eye-opening decisions with its roster, cutting veterans Alex Carpenter - the daughter of former NHL star Bobby Carpenter - and Megan Bozek.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
MAGGOTS in MY KITCHEN!!!!
Is this our Easter spell yet? lololol,,, keeps getting cold, and i know i can remember having ice in April. Just never know,,here in TX. And thats what i was trying to transfer,,,,a story i clipped out years ago, about a weatherman that moved to TX from yankeeland. Ill get it on here even if i have to retype that whole thang!......Maybe not today,,,one thing about being retired,,,i can always put off today, what i can do tomorrow. etc,,,,and etc.....
After all the hullabaloo today,,,dont know what brought it to mind,,, c title,,, but sure do remember what happened. Got up one morning, staggered into kitchen for that first cup,,,and just stopped and stared. OMG... had a mountain of maggots on the counter, next to my coffee pot....all squirming, squiggling,,, I stared for a while,,,got my coffee and left,,,,had to think about this,,u know. and i did. Went back ready to check my eye sight, and sure enough,,,i had seen right!,,,not only was there one mountain, when i looked on the other side of my sink,,,there was another one tooooo. Stood staring again. wow,, saw one land on top of that mountain, now,,,how did that happen????,,,finally looked up, and there was this trail of wood ants on the upper cabinets,,,dropping all these,,,thangs,,,lol,, into these piles on my counter. Was their larvae, musta worked all nite to get piles this big. I scraped them off and threw them out,,,never had wood ants again. Reason i said scraped, was because when u tried to move em, they kinda squished. I had just tossed their whole nests of new ones away. At that time i was living in a duplex, wasnt my house.
OK, spent an hour trying to get that file here, and just not gonna fool with it any more today. Have patience just so far, then have to drop it. Going out to my sis n maybe help her clean fish. Her partner brought in a bunch but it was late so he left them in a cooler. He went with a group from work, out to the lake, caught a lot of croppie. Ill clean for my supper any time,,,lololo,,,like ,,,helping cut up deer meat. Think I still have a small package in the freezer. Need to cook it while its still good. Is back strap,,,ummmmmm.
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Sounds like you've had a heck of a day! Computers can be so much fun and sooo frustrating too, and I am like you, after awhile my patience wears thin, best to just put whatever aside for another day.ReplyDelete
What a horrible sight to see before you even had your first cup of coffee down, maggots. They are sickening looking aren't they? But I've seen them too when I had fly problems years ago with a hole under my kitchen sink. They work fast! LOL
Hope you get a fine kettle of fish out of your cleaning. I love eating them, just don't like the catching part...and know I wouldn't like the cleaning either. What can I say I'm a wimp!
Hey Trouble, HOWDY. Just jumped over from Kathie's blog. I hope you are right about the Easter spell, as late as Easter is this year if'n we have a freeze that late my poor garden well probably be done before it gets started. Already having to water every other day or so. Deep sand and high temps just do not go together. I don't have my own blog, but sure like to read about other people's adventures.ReplyDelete
Thank you sooo much for becoming a follower. I finally broke down n started my own. Like you, i loved reading the others too. Still dont know what im doing half the time,,,lololol Like,,this morn, was a new thing for bloggers, and i really liked one, the flippage?,,,but,,,,dont know how to add it. hahahaha,,,o well,,,check into it more, later.ReplyDelete
Kathie,,what i had thot was maggots, was really the ant larvae,,,lololol, still not good to c when u need that first cup.


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If you're looking for the perfect summer shade to warm up your face this winter, I think I may have just found it. Benefit have recently launched Cha Cha, a mango-tinted lip and cheek stain.
I picked it up on Saturday while I was having my brows done at their Paddington store and let's just say… I don't know how I ever lived without it.
Don't be scared by the packaging. It looks orange and scary from the first dip, but it's actually a golden mango shade that is easily blended down.
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It's also important to note that this is a stain, not a traditional blush or even lipstick. It's there to give a really natural flush to your cheeks and lips so you won't get a huge amount of colour payoff. And with a shade this unusual, that's probably a good thing.
Blended down, Benefit Cha Cha Tint settles into a really golden mango and just quietly – it suits my colouring perfectly. I'll post some face of the day pics soon to show you just how perfeclty it loves my skintone but for now you'll have to trust me.
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- I find Cha Cha works well under foundation, as well as over a powdered and un-powdered foundation. It's really versatile in that way.
- I generally apply 3-4 dots on the apples of my cheeks and blend it down with a foundation brush but you could use a sponge or your fingers if you're that way inclined.
- I do the same on my lips – a few dots, smear it all over and use a lipbalm on top to lock in the moisture so they don't dry out.
Final Thoughts: It's worth the money. I bought it on the day it came out (Saturday, apparently!) but I wish they'd invented it sooner. If you've got a gorgeous peaches and cream complexion it would look great as well.
I find it lasts a good 10 hours before any signs of fading. I also love that I can apply it under my foundation for a really healthy glow. Quick note though – if you're going to do this, make sure you overblush because your foundation will take out a lot of the colour.
I don't actually own any of Benefit's similar products like Posietint or Benetint but after trying this, I'm so keen to give them a go.
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