NCNW History
Who founded NCNW?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
A civil rights advocate who was married to Rev.Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
Coretta Scott King
What are NCNW's colors?
Purple, Brown and Orange
What is the theme of this year's NCNW Week?
The Powerpuff Girls
What date was NCNW founded?
December 5, 1935
This honorary member was an advocate for Civil Rights and famous author/poet, with some of her most notable works being "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" and "Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women".
Maya Angelou
Who is the current President of NCNW's UWG chapter?
Mikaela Smith
Who created the PowerPuff Girls accidentally?
Professor Utonium
What city was NCNW founded in?
New York City
An honorary member who was known for her humanitarian efforts and outstanding theatrical and screen performances. Most notably as Harriet Tubman in the film "A Woman Called Moses".
Cicely Tyson
What date was the UWG chapter of NCNW chartered?
April 7, 2015
What does the mayor use to contact the Powerpuff Girls?
The Powerpuff Hotline.
Who is the current president of NCNW?
Rev. Shavon L. Arline-Bradley
This member served as president of NCNW for 40 years and was a prominent member of the civil rights movement. Figures like Eleanor Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson oftentimes sought out her advice.
Dr. Dorothy Height
What is NCNW's most popular annual event on campus?
Valentine's Day Date Auction
Who are Brick, Boomer and Butch?
Evil male counterparts of The Powerpuff Girls created by Mojo Jojo or The Rowdyruff Boys.
What is NCNW's mission?
The National Council of Negro Women mission is to lead, empower and advocate for women of African descent, their families and communities.
Former U.S Secretary of Labor and a lifetime member.
Alexis Herman
Name the 2024-2025 NCNW E-Board
(Double the points for first and last names)
President- Mikaela Smith
1st VP- Zaria Brooks
2nd VP- JerNay Anthony
Secretary- Kyla Hargett Co-Chair- Aniaya Russell
Treasurer- Alera Buckingham
Community Service Committee- Ce'Adzhu Clark , Kiriah Lovett & Brooklyn Ward
Social Media Chair- Makenzie Hammonds Co-
Chair- Haley Major
Membership Chair- Jelan Garrett Co-Chair-Chloe Walton
Events Committee- Sydney Atkins, Morgan Kenneybrew & Chevonne Irozuru
Keeper of Properties- Anaya Edwards
What is on the other side of the City of Townsville?
The Town of Citysville.