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WBWPC To Hold Public Leadership Education Forum on May 18, 2013 at 12 noon
Have you ever thought of running for political office & representing your community? Are you considering entering the political fray? Do you have political ambitions, but don’t know where to start? Have you ever wondered exactly what it takes to get your name on the ballot? Join us for our Public Leadership Education Forum Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 12 noon at the Greenburgh Town Hall 177 Hillside Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607 ~ Refreshments .
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Risley Place Named in honor of former WBWPC Member, Rhoda C. Quash, The First African-American Woman Elected to the New Rochelle City Council
Posted on: April 26, 2013 on newrochelleny.com Risley Place received a secondary naming as “R.C. Quash Place” in honor of the late Honorable Rhoda C. Quash, former City Councilwoman. The ceremony was held April 18 at the intersection of Risley Place and French Ridge.. Ms. Quash was the first African-American woman elected to the New Rochelle City Council and served for six years representing Council District 3(1993-1999). She was a 30-year .
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WBWPC Honors The Memory of Sojourner Truth During Women’s History Month With Multi-Organization Agenda To Quell Voter Disenfranchisement
The following article by the WBWPC Disenfranchisement Committee was published in the County Press the week of March 18, 2013 2013 has the potential for being a notorious year in which we are dealt some of the greatest blows to vital civil rights protections ever known to this country. Two crucial voting rights cases have been argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. Last month the Court heard arguments in the .
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WBWPC Disenfranchisement Committee Forms Coalition to Fight Voter Suppression
The Journal News/lohud.com April 25, 2013 Article Written by Marcela Rojas NEW ROCHELLE — The Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus was joined by two local organizations Saturday in their efforts to “quell voter disenfranchisement.” Both the WESPAC Foundation and the Hudson Valley Community Coalition signed an agreement with the caucus to work together on a three-part agenda that includes holding elected officials accountable, tracking their performance and mapping out a plan .
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Chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators Brought ‘Joy’ at WBWPC 32nd Annual Leadership Breakfast on Feb. 17th, Albany, NY
Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Ken Jenkins brought ‘joy’ to our 32nd Annual Leadership Breakfast as he offered the keynote address. The Breakfast was held on Sunday, February 17, 2013 during the Annual Legislative Conference of the New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators at the Hotel Albany, Albany, New York. We were proud to honor… Dr. Alice P. Green, Executive Director, Center for Law and Justice, Inc. and .
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WBWPC President on Chicago Radio – The Kendall Moore Show – Friday, November 9, 2012
The Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus President, Jewel Williams, was a guest on The Kendall Moore Show on November 9, 2012. Jewel shared her thoughts on President Obama’s historic re-election and the black agenda. Listen link coming soon!
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WBWPC Honored ‘Champions of Change’: Dr. Mary Lane Cobb, Dr. Lucille C. Gunning & NYS Senator Suzi Oppenheimer
The WBWPC honored 3 ‘Champions of Change‘ at their 2nd Annual Autumn Cocktails & Jazz Affair on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Antonees On Broadway in White Plains, NY. The Caucus considered it a true privilege and was more than grateful to be able to acknowledge three phenomenal women. All of our ‘Champions of Change’ have accomplished so much in their lifetimes and are wonderful examples of activism and commitment to our community. Dr. Cobb .
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‘Autumn Cocktails & Jazz Affair’ Pre-Event: Membership Drive at 3 PM
The Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Inc. is very excited to host a ‘Meet and Greet’ and Membership Drive on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 3 PM to 4 PM at Antonees On Broadway located at 115 North Broadway, White Plains, New York. In light of the disparity of females and especially African American women working in key government and policy positions, the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus’ main goal .
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‘Autumn Cocktails & Jazz Affair’ – Sun., Oct. 28, 2012 at 4 PM
The Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus presents… Autumn Cocktails & Jazz Affair Sunday, October 28th, 4 PM to 8 PM honoring our… ‘Champions of Change’ Hon. Suzi Oppenheimer, NYS Senator, 37th District Dr. Mary Lane Cobb Dr. Lucille C. Gunning featuring… Live Jazz Entertainment by The Kenny Lee Allstars, Delicious Hors d’oeuvres, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks+ Cash Bar at Antonees On Broadway, 115 North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603 $ 95.00 in .
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Greenburgh Chapter’s ‘Annual Lobster Feast & Shopping Bus Trip’ – Sat., Oct. 6, 2012 – 7 AM
The WBWPC Greenburgh Chapter is holding its ‘Annual Lobster Feast & Shopping Bus Trip’ on the Saturday of Columbus Day Weekend, October 6th. The bus will leave the K-Mart/Crossroads Shopping Center at 7 AM sharp. The trip includes… – Round Trip Transportation via deluxe motor coach – Fall travel through scenic New England – All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at Old Country Buffet, CT – Shopping at Clinton Crossings Premium Outlet – Four .
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Mount Vernon Chapter Champagne Fish Fry – Sun., July 22, 2012, 4 PM
All are invited to join the WBWPC Mount Chapter in the garden for a champagne fish fry on Sunday, July 22nd , 4 PM to 7 PM at 70 Lorraine Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553. The cost is only $ 50 per person. For more information please call 914.664.3218.
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WBWPC Membership Meeting & Elections: Sat., May 12 @ 11 AM
All members are invited and encouraged to attend short business meeting to hold elections for 2012-2014 officers at the Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607.
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The WBWPC Recommends: A phone initiative by the NAACP that provides voter-registration info and more
Posted: On theroot.com April 24, 2012 at 8:40 PM By: Joshua R. Weaver NAACP President and CEO Ben Jealous was joined by radio host Tom Joyner, American Urban Radio Networks Program Operations President Jerry Lopes and others on Tuesday to unveil a joint phone initiative to empower potential voters. 1-866-MY-VOTE-1 is a hotline that provides information on voter registration, polling locations and tools to report incidents at polling stations. In .
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WBWPC Membership Meeting & Mathematics Awareness Month Program on Sat., April 28, 2012
The Caucus will hold its monthly membership meeting on Saturday, April 28th at 9:30 AM followed by a program to highlight Mathematics Awareness Month at 11:00 AM, at the Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607. Learn how the numbers add up in the election process and how your vote is counted and manipulated. Plus a discussion on boosting African-Americans prominence in mathematics and the sciences .
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WBWPC County-Wide Membership Meeting & Women’s History Month Program
Our monthly membership meeting will be held on Saturday, March 24th at 9:30 AM, immediately followed by our Annual Women’s History Month Program at 11 AM: All are invited to attend, hear a glimpse of the history of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus and take part in a lively and informational panel discussion by our female elected officials of color on the foundation of their political aspirations. Aside from .
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WBWPC New Rochelle Chapter Announces Women’s History Month Celebration – March 17, 2012
The New Rochelle Chapter of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus will presents their Women’s History Month Celebration, ‘Women Following the Footprints of Those Who Paved the Way’ on Saturday, March 17th – 11 AM to 2 PM at the Dr. C. M. Long Family Life Center at Bethesda Baptist Church, 71 Lincoln Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801. The Chapter’s special speaker will be the Honorable NYS Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson! .
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The WBWPC Yonkers Chapter Presents ‘Women’s Education ~ Women’s Empowerment Dinner Dance’
In Memory of the Honorable Shirley Chisholm, the Yonkers Chapter of the WBWPC will honor Dr. Olivia Hooker Rona Shapiro Sobeida Cruz in recognition of Women’s History Month on Saturday, March 31, 2012, 7 PM – 12 AM (Cocktail Hour: 7 PM – 8 PM) at The Riverview, 1 Warburton Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY10706. Ticket price: $75 RSVP by ASAP For more information, tickets and journal ads, contact Mary 914.473.0326, Charlotte 914.979.2137 or Diana 914.584.3056. This .
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WBWPC Holds 31st Annual Leadership Breakfast-Sunday, February 19th @ 7:30 AM, Albany, NY
The Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus has a long standing tradition in holding our Annual Leadership Breakfast every Sunday morning of the NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators‘ Annual Conference Weekend (conference schedule) in Albany, NY at the Hotel Albany- Hilton Hotels & Resorts (formerly Crowne Plaza Albany) and in 2012, our 31st, was even better! We honored: The Vulcan Society for their persistence and ground breaking court case .
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Next WBWPC County-Wide Membership Meeting: Saturday, March 24th @ 11 AM
The Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus will hold their next county-wide membership meeting on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11 AM at the Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607. All interested women of Westchester are welcomed and encouraged to attend!
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WBWPC County-Wide Membership Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 7th
The Caucus will hold their next county-wide membership meeting in the new year on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11 AM at the Greenburgh Town Hall located at 177 Hillside Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607. All members from every chapter are more than encouraged to attend as are any other interested women. The Caucus would love to see you! All are welcomed! Exciting items are on the agenda including the .
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