NCNW History
When was the NCNW founded?
December 5th, 1935
What does NCNW stand for?
National Council of Negro Women
Name the current President, 1st VP, and 2nd VP of the VSU Section of NCNW
Niyah Harvey (President), Elisha Barnes (1st VP), ALysia Vicent (2nd VP)
What are the Core-Four Priorities of NCNW?
Economic Empowerment, Education, Health Equity, & Social Justice
What is the colors for NCNW?
purple and white.
Who is the founder of NCNW?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
What is the motto of the NCNW?
Commitment, Unity, and Self-Reliance.
Name the current Treasurer and Chaplain of the VSU Section of NCNW
Kayla Rose (Treasurer) and Jazlyn Howell (Chaplain)
What pillar is providing tools and opportunities for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and building wealth.
Economic
Which HBCU is named after NCNW’s Founder?
Bethune-Cookman University
Who worked alongside Mary McLeod Bethune, served as the 4th National President of NCNW for 40 years, and is known as the organization’s President Emerita?
Dr. Dorothy Irene Height
Who is the current President and CEO of NCNW?
A. Anita H. Waters
B. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
C. Dr. A Lois Keith
D. Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley
D. Rev. Shavon Arline Bradley
Who is the corresponding secretary, Parliamentarian ?
Aniyah Shoffner (corresponding secretary), Callie Burdette (Parliamentarian)
Which NCNW Core-Four Priority focuses on fighting supports educational advancement by providing scholarships, promoting STEAM education and careers, and educating families on financial literacy?
Education
How many affiliate organizations does NCNW have?
A. 26
B. 37
C. 42
D. 55
B. 37
Where is our national headquarters? (Please give a city and state)?
Washington, DC
The mission of the National Council of Negro Women is to _______ , ______, and _______ women of African descent, their families, and communities.
A. Uplift, empower, and inspire
B. Develop, support, and empower
C. Lead, empower, and advocate for
D. Encourage, develop, and support
C. Lead, empower, and advocate for
Who is the current Miss NCNW and Miss Purple?
Essence Austin (Miss NCNW) and Arianna Ferguson (Miss Purple)
Which pillar is advocating for equal rights, fair treatment, and addressing systemic inequalities.
Social Justice
Our founder was mentioned in which historic movie?
A. The Color Purple
B. Hidden Figures
C. The Six Triple Eight
D. Harriet
C. The Six Triple Eight
Our founder envisioned NCNW to be an “________ of ________.”
An "Organization of organizations"
How many sections of NCNW are there nationwide?
A. 300+
B. 350+
C. 400+
D. 450+
B. 350+
When was the Virginia State Section of NCNW chartered?
March 16, 2023
Which pillar is promoting healthcare access and addressing health disparities.
Health Equity
Our founder ran the Black Cabinet during the administration of which US President?
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. Harry S. Truman
C. Dwight D. Eisenhower
D. Herbert Hoover
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt