News & Upcoming Events
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As the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus is a five-chapter, multi-partisan, political organization with chapters in Greenburgh, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill and Yonkers the organization made great efforts to be all-inclusive of all candidates from all parties. The WBWPC contacted all County candidates since August for the candidates to participate in their October 19th candidate’s forum and to also submit questionnaires. Attributable to the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus’ .
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With primary season now over, the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Inc. announced it is accepting questionnaires for candidate endorsements. The Caucus is accepting questionnaires for both judicial positions and Westchester County Executive, Legislators and Clerk (available below and in fillable/pdf format via email at info@wbwpc.org) in advance of their Candidates Forum on October 19, 2013 at 11 AM. Candidate Questionnaire (Westchester County Executive, Legislator and Clerk Candidates) Judicial Candidate Questionnaire .
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The Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Inc. held their Annual Autumn Cocktails & Jazz Affair on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Mansion on Broadway located at 139 North Broadway, White Plains, NY. With 200+ attendees all, including our elected officials truly had a fun time and truly enjoed… Live Jazz Entertainment by SAGE, the all-women’s jazz, blues and contemporary ensemble & Delicious Hors d’oeuvres, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks+ Cash Bar .
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The next membership meeting of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Inc. will be held on Saturday, September 28th at 11:30 AM at the Greenburgh Town Hall located at 177 Hillside Avenue, White Plains (Greenburgh), NY 10607. Please arrive early… this will be an hour long meeting with very lite refreshments and tons to discuss. All are welcome! We look forward to either meeting you for the first time or .
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The Greenburgh Chapter of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Inc invites you to their Annual One Day Lobster Fest Bus Trip XIV on October 12, 2013. The bus will leave at 7:00 AM SHARP from Crossroads Shopping Center (K-MART) on Route 119/Tarrytown Road in Greenbrugh and return at approximately 10:30 PM. A l l I n c l u s i v e P r i c e O n .
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The Mount Vernon Chapter of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Inc. invites you to their Annual Champagne Fish Fry on Sunday, July 14, 2013. Join the Mount Vernon Chapter in the garden for an event full of fun, good food and beverages and tons of networking with local politicians and candidates. Location: 70 Lorraine Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 1550 $ 55 per person RSVP A Must by July 9th .
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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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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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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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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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