OUR PROGRAMS
Bright Futures Awards Program
Each year, BWA’s Bright Futures Awards program honors a student or group of students whose academic achievements and service to school and community distinguish them as future leaders and success stories. The recipients are nominated and selected by the BWA executive board, saluted at the Annual Symposium & Luncheon, and presented with a grant to support their efforts.
In 2006, The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA) established the Bright Futures program, honoring a student or group of students whose academic achievements and service to school and community distinguish them as future leaders and success stories. The recipients are nominated and selected by the BWA executive board, saluted at the Annual Symposium & Luncheon, and presented with a grant to support their efforts.
Past recipients of the Bright Futures Award include:
2018: Eugena King – Gustavus Adolphus College, Burnside, MN
2017: Briana Richardson – Freshman, Spelman College
2016: Gloria Gary Walker – Senior, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
2015: Maya Kryslan McFadden, Jonesboro, GA
2014: Nija Nelson, Upper Marlboro, MD
2013: Ronnise Denitra Owens, Conyers, GA
2012: Claire Brittany Crawford, College Park, GA
2011: Aisha Davis, Lanham, MD
2010: Tony Hansberry II, Jacksonville, FL
2009: Alexandria Sutton, Baltimore, MD
2008: Amina DeSelle Massey, Eden Prairie, MN
2007: Erica E. Holland, Annapolis, MD
2006: Spelman College Spelbots*
*The Spelman College robotics team was the first all-female, all-African-American and only undergraduate team to compete in both the United States and International RoboCups competition. Members of the team included Ebony Smith, Andrea Roberson, Kina McCanns and Ashley Johnson.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Financial Workshop Series
The Black Women's Agenda, Inc., under the sponsorship of The Coca-Cola Company and in collaboration with BWA National Collaborating Organizations, proudly presents its virtual learning series of Financial Workshops as a part of I Am the Change: Empowerment Through Economic Freedom. This three-part series, hosted by financial expert Martin Booker of AARP and featuring illustrious guest speakers, is designed to impart essential skills to help black women to unlock their financial potential and take charge of their economic well-being.
Spirit of Change Conversation Series
Relatedness is a basic psychological experience. We all need to feel connected to other human beings: to care and be cared for, and to belong. We believe that bringing our country together starts with meaningful conversation. Our goal is to reduce polarization and social bias, to increase the willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue, and create an increased understanding and appreciation for our differences and similarities.
Four for 4
Four for 4 – Four People, Four Votes, Four Years and Foresight – recruits members of participating sororities, service, civic and faith-based groups in raising awareness, educating voters and ensuring that at least four people, including themselves, vote on Election Day.
Living Your Best Life At Every Age
Living your best life – it is the mantra for the 21st century. Experts tell us that living your best life is a proactive pursuit. We must be willing to take action, make choices and own our existence, but what exactly does “living your best life” mean? How do you go about it, and is it something that changes over time?
Because We Care
The Because We Care™ initiative provides African Americans across the country with access to free forums that help family caregivers take better care of their loved ones and themselves.
Inform & Inspire
The Inform & Inspire™ program addresses the importance of increasing the number of African-American women pursuing degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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Today in #BlackHistory — Unbought and Unbossed, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black Presidential nominee.
She shattered the glass ceiling and I'm beyond proud to represent part of her district! I am because she was.
We fought hard for this because birth control is essential to our reproductive freedom.
This victory will empower folks to make decisions about their bodies & their futures.
Congress must now pass our bill to #FreeThePill & make OTC birth control free for all who need it.
Be the Change this World AIDS Day 🌍
Change starts with you. Change starts with us. Together, we can:
❤️ Break the stigma around HIV.
🩺 Promote testing, prevention, and treatment for all.
📢 Advocate for equal access to healthcare worldwide.
💡 Share knowledge to build understanding and compassion.
Be the change that ends HIV/AIDS. Take action today.
What step will you take to make a difference? Let’s inspire change together!
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Let’s work together to keep our communities safe and healthy.
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🗓️ Date: November 12th
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