History & Foundations
NCNW was founded in this year.
What is 1935?
NCNW primarily empowers this group.
Who are women of African descent?
This woman founded NCNW.
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune?
NCNW was founded in this city.
What is New York City?
NCNW also supports these two groups beyond women.
Who are families and communities?
Mary McLeod Bethune strongly believed this was the key to racial advancement.
What is education?
The full name of NCNW is this.
What is National Council of Negro Women?
This word means speaking up for change and is central to NCNW’s mission.
What is advocacy?
NCNW helps members build this skill that involves guiding and influencing others.
What is leadership?
NCNW was founded during this major economic crisis.
What is the Great Depression?
One major focus area of NCNW that promotes knowledge and opportunity is this.
What is education?
NCNW has existed for over this many years.
What is over 85 years?
(We can also accept 90 years.)
Mary McLeod Bethune created NCNW to unite Black women’s organizations for this larger purpose.
What is collective action and national advocacy?
(We can also accept unity or organized advocacy.)
NCNW works to influence public policy in education, healthcare, and this system related to fairness and law.
What is the justice system?
Mary McLeod Bethune also founded this university in Florida.
What is Bethune-Cookman University?