National Coalition Of Negro Women Forms New WSSU Chapter

The Winston-Salem State University Section of the National Coalition of Negro Women had its first meeting in October. This new and upcoming organization was inspired by the division of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in 1935 to uplift and empower African-American women within the community. She coined the motto for this organization: “Leave no one behind.” This motto encourages women to bridge the gaps that exist in communities with a “Unity of Purpose and a Unity of Action.”

The Winston-Salem Section of NCNW was chartered on April 10, 1973, and members meet the second Tuesday of each month at 1501 Mt. Zion Place, Winston-Salem. National headquarters are at 633 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, D.C.

Crystal Winston, president of NCNW, says her expectations for NCNW: ” being a part of a strong and grounded organization that empowers women to be better in today’s society.” Winston feels that this organization can help women become strong forces not only in homes, but here on campus as well as in the communities.

Candrice Nolan, treasurer, also expresses strong views about NCNW says:” Being around a very supportive ambitious, active and hard-working group of African-Americans in my local community influenced me to join the NCNW.

The process for joining is simple; fill out an application and pay the annual national student membership fee of $10 to Faye Stewart who can be contacted at fstewart2@traid.rr.com. To find out additional information about NCNW contact Crystal Winston at cwins498@wssu.edu or Faye Stewart, Section Liaison at fstewar2@triadrr.com.

At this meeting officers for 2006–2007 year were elected.

The Slate of Officers of the NCNW-WSSU Section (UNC014) is as follows:

President, Crystal Williams

1st Vice President, Gabrielle Leonard

2nd Vice President, Michelle Gorham

3rd Vice President, Katrina Hagan

Recording/ Corresponding Secretary, Jamilah Dixon