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is astounding and is lasting testimony to their faith in themselves their people, and their 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 nor any black studies curricula. Still, they were ready to lead.

Today—
NANBPW members include thousands of busy, working women in 30 clubs in the United States, Bermuda, and Africa.

These women recognize the importance of sharing accomplishments with others and working together—
• To improve the quality of life in their communities;
• To create an atmosphere in which black women are able to bring about meaningful changes in their public and private lives;
• To offer positive models to the young women in their communities;
• To share their skills and knowledge with others;
• To explore alternate ways for women to meet the multiple challenges of today's world.

On the national level, NANBPW—
• Enjoys observer status at the United Nations.
• Provides a link with other national and international groups such as—
The Coalition of Women in International Development
The National Council for Women of the United States
The Experiment in International Living National Caucus on Black Aging

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