NEWS
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE: CELEBRATING A PEOPLE’S JOURNEY
This February, as we observe Black History Month, The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. gives special thanks for the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), which officially opened its doors September 24, 2016, on the national mall in Washington, DC.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), one of the institutes of the National Institutes of Health, is the world’s largest medical library. NLM maintains and makes available a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on a wide variety of topics. The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA) and the National Library of Medicine are partnering to share valuable information about NLM’s resources with African-American women and their families.
MAY IS LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH
Have you noticed a lot of people donning the color purple this month? It could be because May is Lupus Awareness Month. “Pump up the Purple” is the call to action for a campaign to raise awareness and funds for lupus research and education programs.
Lupus is a chronic auto-immune disease that can adversely impact many parts of the body. There are several different kinds of lupus, and no two cases are alike.
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE: I AM THE CHANGE FORUM
Please join the Black Women’s Agenda, AARP and the National Collaborating Organizations, as we discuss the new realities of African American Women and modern aging. This forum is designed to inspire women to live their best life.
BWA VICE PRESIDENT KIMBERLY JEFFRIES LEONARD ELECTED NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED
The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA) offers heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, BWA’s Vice President of Administration who was elected the 17th National President of The Links, Incorporated at the organization’s 41st National Assembly in Indianapolis.
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
While overall rates of breast cancer in Black and White women are about the same, Black women have a higher mortality rate from breast cancer.
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