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 Howard University Section of NCNW
Lauren Lipscomb (President), Skyy Saxon (1st VP), Moriah Gethers (2nd VP)
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
Which dormitory building on campus is named after NCNW’s founder?
Bethune Annex
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 Community Service Chair and Co-Chaplains of the Howard University Section of NCNW (Bonus points if you can name our Community Service Director).
Nadia Louis (Community Service Chair), Keasia Hyde & Daijah Bias (Co-Chaplins), Taryn Gay (Community Service Director)
What is the title of the NCNW Week event that falls under the Social Justice Pillar?
Ruby Rights: Justice in Housing
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
When was the Howard University Section of NCNW chartered?
October 5th, 1993
What are the Core-Four Priorities of NCNW?
Economic Empowerment, Education, Health Equity, & Social Justice
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
Which award did our section win at the 2024-2025 Bison Ball?
Service Organization of the Year
Who was our speaker for the event that falls under our priority of Economic Empowerment?
Dazhai Brown
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+
As of Spring 2025, how many members does the Howard University Section have?
A. 75
B. 100
C. 150
D. 175
D. 175
Which gemstone did we choose to represent our Health Equity Pillar?
Emerald
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