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HISTORY

NANBPW was founded in the spring of 1935, when the late Mrs. Ollie Chinn Porter, then President of the New York Club, invited the Philadelphia and Atlantic City business and professional women's clubs to establish a national organization.

When Mrs. Porter was elected First National President in 1936, black people were politely called Negroes. Very few had businesses or professions. Most were still deep in the throes of the Depression. That these black women had the courage to fond such an optimistic organization is astounding and is lasting testimony to their faith in themselves, their people and the future.

The founders were owners, managers, college graduates and other professionally licensed women who had managed to realize some measure of personal success, at a time when there was no national "movement" to improve the lot of black Americans; when there was no "black capitalism" program now any black studies curricula. Still, they felt prepared to offer leadership.

They were determined to share their experiences and exchange information, to protect their interests, to encourage and develop opportunities for Negro women in businesses and professions. In the face of the realities, their goals were daring and inspired.

Over the years, NANBPW has grown in numbers and in scope, conducting many needed community service activities which go far beyond their original purpose. Women have come a long way and so has NANBPW!

NANBPW is a pioneer black organization. Today, thoughtful black women recognize that "You can't know where you're going, until you know where you've been."

NANBPW has been there...and is here not, because SOME black women are devoting their time, energy and skills to make sure that the founders' right idea will live on; growing and changing a the times demand. That is NANBPW now.

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OUR FOCUS

* Women's Commissions
* Identifying Myths about Black Women.
* Revenue Sharing as it Relates to the Special Economic Needs of Low Income Women.
* Women in Government
* Volunteerism
* Divorce and Child Custody
* Employment for Women
* Credit Problems and Solutions
* How to File a Sex Discrimination Suit:  Affirmative Action.
* Health Priorities for Women and Children
* Sex Role Stereotyping in Textbooks
* Sex Discrimination in Athletics
* Discrimination in Education
* Media
* The Older Woman
* Women in the Arts
* Day Care: Who['s Minding our Children

These are just a few of the workshops, programs and activities NANBPW is doing something about. In practice, each Club identifies and concentrates on those services most needed in their communities, while maintaining liaison with National and participating in nationwide actions.

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OUR PURPOSE

* To create an atmosphere in which black 
  women will be able to fully participate and
  bring about meaningful changes in their 
  public and private lives.
* To communicate the present psychological,
  social, educational, recreational and 
  economic status of women.
* To offer positive models to the young women
  of our communities; and to share skills and
  knowledge with the less informed.
* To encourage the formation of women's
  commissions on the local level.
* To explore alternate ways for women to meet
  the multiple challenges of today's changing
  world.

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[[caption]] Welcome to our Keynote Speaker, the Honorable H. Carl McCall, Ambassador Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs (center), (left) Mary E. Singletary, Nat. Pres.; (right) Daisey George, Representative, N.G.O. Section, United Nations. [[/caption]]

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[[caption]] Welcome to Charles Wright, Eastern Airlines. Left to right - Frankie J. Gillette, Nat. 1st V. Pres., Charles Wright, Mary E. Singletary, Nat. Pres., Doris F. Johnson, Pres., New York Club. [[/caption]]

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[[caption]] Mary E. Singletary, Nat. Pres, - presents the Gertrude Johnson Williams-Black Women in Action Award to Mrs. Ethel Payne. Ethel M. Johnson (at mike) reads telegrams. (Seated) Marcia Ann Gillespie, Guest Speaker. [[/caption]]

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[[caption]] Pat National Presidents enjoy evening with Ed Atkinson, Carnation, Left to right: Robin Owens, Rosalie McGuire, Ed Atkinson, Marion Bryant and Margaret Belcher. [[/caption]]

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