2023 Annual Report
DR. A. LOIS KEITH
NCNW National Chair
REV. SHAVON L. ARLINE-BRADLEY
NCNW President & CEO
Who We Are...
The National Council of Negro Women is an “organization of organizations” (comprised of over 300 campus and community-based sections and national women’s organizations) that enlightens, inspires and connects more than 2,000,000 women and men. Its mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families and communities.
NATIONAL CHAIR
NCNW Sisters,
I am very pleased with the direction of NCNW in this New Era. Having been a member for decades now, I can see the expansion of our reach and how we are becoming a model multigenerational organization.
As we continue to grow, we will remember to build on the past and continue to expand the demographic diversity of our organization. Moving forward, I hope that in this New Era, NCNW will once again become a household name for families of every socioeconomic status, both domestically and abroad.
I make certain to highlight President Arline-Bradley and NCNW everywhere I go because I am pleased with the work that has been done in this first year of the New Era. I am grateful to Ingrid Saunders Jones for making us financially solvent, to Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole for focusing us on younger generations and social
justice, and to all of the past presidents before me, that made a lasting contribution to this organization, and to this administration for taking us to the next level financially, in programming, and in impact on the community.
Sincerely,
Dr. A. Lois Keith NCNW National Chair
PRESIDENT & CEO
Greetings NCNW Family,
For nearly nine decades we have sown seeds of equality, justice, and empowerment, yielding a future filled with promise and possibility.
Our intergenerational network should be 1 sentence. Put a period after strength. In this new era, we have witnessed national growth as we welcomed new sections, intergenerational members and affiliates into our vibrant community. Our reach allows NCNW to better serve our communities and address the evolving needs of our members.
As we navigate this upcoming pivotal election year, NCNW is at the forefront driving change and progress in our communities and nation. We are shaping policies on issues such as racial justice, gender equality, economic empowerment, healthcare access, education equity, and criminal justice reform.
Sisters, let us continue to stand firm in defense of our values and the rights of Black women, families and communities.
As we reflect and are guided by a shared commitment to advocacy, education, and empowerment on the challenges and triumphs of the past year, it is clear that our work is more vital than ever.
Rev. Shavon L. Arline-Bradley NCNW President & CEO
THE NEW ERA
For decades, NCNW has been an agent of change in the United States, influencing policy and being the voice for Black women, their families and communities. At the close of the 2022 National Convention and under the leadership of Dr. Thelma Thomas Daley, 8th National President and Chair, the legacy civil rights organization turned the mirror on itself to focus on a shift from within. The 2022 convention delegates voted to change the by-laws of the 88-year old organization to allow for a President and CEO and the membership elected Dr. A. Lois Keith to be the Chair of the Board of Directors. The new structure was proposed by 7th National President and Chair, Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole. She felt the time was right for NCNW to move to a structure that is already in place in many women’s and civil rights organizations. By January 2023, the decision was made to hire Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley as the organization’s first President and CEO.
The Path Forward
Dr. Keith and Rev. Arline-Bradley work collaboratively to bring the mission of NCNW to the forefront and expand the reach of the organization to communities across the United States. Both leaders understand the role NCNW plays in ensuring Black women have a seat at the table when decisions about their health, education, employment, and overall civil rights are being made.
Rev. Arline-Bradley is advancing NCNW's executive priorities: mobilizing people, advancing policy, revitalizing programming and solidifying infrastructure. She is also creating space for more engagement with the youth in this “New Era.”
NCNW continues to promote education; encourage entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and economic stability; educate women about health and advocate for healthcare access; and promote civic engagement and advocate for sound public policy and social justice.
“Our opportunity is now set in stone,” says Rev. Arline-Bradley. We are not only pulling together all of our resources to bring the vision of Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Height to fruition, but also relying on our membership to sound the alarm that NCNW is here.”
A NEW ERA — A NEW LOOK
In 2023, NCNW began renovations to the Dorothy I. Height Building on 633 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. — the only Black and Woman owned building on the "corridor of power" between the White House and the U.S. Capitol.
There were updates to the president and chair’s offices and restoration of crown moldings and antique light fixtures. The executive leadership also made an initial investment in conference room technology to accommodate our virtual staff and partners. These showcased a commitment to preserving history while embracing the future of the organization.
2nd Floor Executive Offices
2nd Floor Conference Room
2nd Floor Conference Room
2nd Floor Executive Offices
THE WORK WE DO
OUR PROGRAMS
Our health equity initiatives continue to provide relevant education and resources for the community. Over the past year, we hosted eight virtual town halls and webinars on health disparities in cancer, immunizations, and maternal health. Based on the results of our participant surveys, 97 percent of attendees reported that the webinars cleared up any misconceptions on the topics and an average of 78 percent of attendees were compelled to contact their physician for more information or wellness check.
NCNW partnered with several other Black-led civil rights organizations to endorse Freedom to Learn Campaign, a movement created to fight the growing disinformation campaign against the erasure of history and lived experiences of marginalized communities. Together, we organized rallies, town hall meetings, and meetings with local policymakers to push for meaningful change in our education system.
Through our efforts in economic empowerment, an estate planning webinar engaged over 500 women in 38 states. Participants were able to learn about this important financial process and receive resources.
In the past year, we partnered with Meta and The Dorothy Irene Height Foundation to award over 13 scholarships totaling $270,000 to students from diverse backgrounds.
Scholarship Awardees
Freedom to Learn Campaign
NCNW HQ MAKING AN IMPACT IN MISSISSIPPI
In early 2023, NCNW was devastated by the news that several catastrophic tornadoes tore through Rolling Fork and Humphreys County, Miss., leaving hundreds of citizens without food, water, and shelter. At the behest of President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley, NCNW organized a disaster relief trip to Humphreys County, a severely impacted area that received little national attention.
While onsite, President Arline-Bradley, National Chair A. Lois Keith, and a delegation of Headquarters staff presented county officials with $10,000 in gift cards as well as supplies to be distributed to Humphreys County residents. NCNW National leadership also met with NCNW Mississippi leadership and spoke with citizen representatives uprooted by the natural disaster to discuss pathways forward.
NCNW PROMOTES AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM (ACP) AT NAACP MISSISSIPPI STATE CONVENTION
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) connects citizens to broadband services throughout the nation, and NCNW was proud to have participated in the NAACP Mississippi 78th Annual State Convention, November 2, 2023 to provide information and sign up participants for the program.
NAACP MS Convention
Humphrey County Visit
Humphrey County Visit
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Our activism, led by President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley engaging in conversations with the White House, political leaders, and civil rights organizations, has propelled NCNW forward in advocacy while continuing to elevate the voice and conscience of Black women, their families and communities. Whether through activities like President Arline-Bradley delivering remarks during the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington or celebrating Black women and elevating the importance of reproductive rights at Essencefest ’23, we can boldly acknowledge that we have partnered, educated, marched, advocated and celebrated through our collective activism.
We have to improve life, not just for those who have the most skills and those who know how to manipulate the system. But also for and with those who often have so much to give but never get the opportunity.
on Black Civic Participation, NCNW has continued forward in being the voice for Black woman. We’ve met and marched together to bring awareness to injustices.
In partnership with other civil rights organizations including the NAACP, the National Urban League, the Lawyer’s Committee, NAACP-LDF, National Action Network, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and the National Coalition
With the support of our 36, Affiliates we have continued to shine the light on issues in education, such as the “freedom to learn” campaign that protects the right to an honest and culturally inclusive education. There was no hesitation to march and bring attention to the unjust actions occurring in the country to eliminate Black history and restrict books and educational resources. Our “Supreme Court Shakedown Webinar” educated the community on rulings of the Supreme Court on the issues of student loan debt, and affirmative action.
– Dr. Dorothy I. Height
March on Washington 60th Anniversary
March on Washington 60th Anniversary
Whether meeting with the Biden Administration to call attention to the pay discrepancies of Black woman, speaking with the Attorney General on securing protection for voters at the polls, or ensuring lawmakers enact policies that uphold basic civil liberties and bodily autonomy, we have continued to be consistent in our efforts to represent the voices of Black women. Our legislative agenda is inclusive of issues including education, health care, economic empowerment, and social justice to elevate the concerns and needs with policy makers and leaders that can make a difference.
As a result of our advocacy efforts, we were instrumental in supporting the FCC’s ultimate decision to define “digital discrimination.” Furthermore, our outreach in Mississippi with the Affordable Connectivity Program has propelled student learning and supported households gain access to health services.
PRESIDENT ARLINE-BRADLEY
PARTICIPATES IN PRESS CONFERENCE ON FDA'S PROPOSED MENTHOL BAN
As the social climate continues to divide people, our focus continues to be moving toward a prevailing democracy and ensuring that all, regardless of race, creed, color, or ethnicity can survive and thrive. We are committed to continuing to educate, elevate and even agitate to bring about equality and justice for Black women and their families.
In a press conference held by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids on December 7, 2023, President Arline-Bradley and other leaders from prominent Black organizations expressed disappointed at the White House's decision to delay the implementation of a menthol ban for tobacco manufacturers.
Keep ACP Campaign
MEMBERSHIP
The New Era has seen an 6 percent growth in membership, with over 30,000 members. This growth continues as sections and states are interested in chartering and organizing across the United States. There are currently 33 active engagements: 13 Collegiate; 15 Community-Based Sections; 3 Rural and 2 states (Maryland and Virginia).
We gained two new affiliates:
Jack & Jill of America, Inc. The House of the Lord Churches, National Department of Women’s Work
Regional Sessions with the Sections, led by President Arline-Bradley, were held reaching over 3,000 members and leaders from sections, state coalitions and affiliate organizations. Information was shared around ushering in the New Era. Programs, projects, events and new policies and procedures were discussed in real time.
6% Increase in Membership
NCNW Young Adult Section
IMPACT & OUTREACH
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY CONVENTION
During the summer months, NCNW makes a concerted effort to support the activities of its affiliate organizations during their national conventions and conferences. In 2023, NCNW had a presence at natonal gatherings to promote its initiatives and recruit additional members. NCNW staff were able to interact and collaborate with the varying women's organizations, such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., who remain at the forefront of the movement to create a more equitable world for Black women, their families and communities.
2023 DST Convention
NCNW HQ @ ESSENCE FESTIVAL 2023
The Essence Festival is one of the largest gatherings of women of African descent in the US, and NCNW’s presence was felt during the annual celebration of Black women. Prior to the start of the main festivities, NCNW co-hosted a reception entitled, "Cheers to Black Women: Beautiful, Bold, Liberated," in collaboration with, In Our Own Voice, to celebrate Black women and discuss the importance of reproductive rights.
Throughout the festival, President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley served on several panels, including the Global Black Economic Forum, where she discussed NCNW's outreach initiative for the Affordable Connectivity Program in select counties in Mississippi.
Essence Festival 2023
Essence Festimval Black Economic Forum
NCNW DELEGATION
ATTENDS BLACK WOMEN'S GLOBAL SUMMIT IN LONDON
Dr. A. Lois Keith, National Chair; Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, President and CEO; and NCNW board members joined The Links, Incorporated in London, October 18-20, 2023 for their Global Black Women’s Summit. Rev. Arline-Bradley moderated a panel discussion on the global crisis of Black women’s health. Rev. Leah Daughtry, NCNW Co-chair of the International Affairs Committee, participated in the panel addressing how Black women can elevate our global community impact.
Also while in London, Rev. Arline-Bradley; Roslyn Brock, NCNW Resource and Development Co-Chair; and Janice Mathis, Esq., Legal Counsel, met with Bernard Mensah, President of International for Bank of America and CEO of Merrill Lynch International to discuss the financial health of Black women on a global scale.
London Global Summit
GOOD HEALTH WINs
Good Health WINs begins with education. Our advocates understand the importance of immunizations and are working to create an infrastructure for good health. This is achieved by reducing health disparities, increasing vaccination opportunities, vaccination education and identifying the drivers of vaccine hesitancy.
Good Health WINs (GHW) orchestrated a multifaceted array of initiatives, each contributing to the organization's unwavering commitment to fostering health equity and inclusive vaccine access. At the forefront was the National CBO Summit, a pivotal event on December 7, 2023 that brought together diverse stakeholders and community-based organizations (CBOs) from across the nation. This summit served as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, strategic collaboration, and the cultivation of innovative solutions geared towards amplifying healthcare accessibility. Additionally, Community of Practice 65 was hosted live and via zoom as the closing event of the Summit.
There were key themes that stuck out to the National team and Summit attendees that made the event a success.
Strategic Collaboration: It served as a catalyst for strategic partnerships and collaborations among CBOs, fostering alliances aimed at overcoming barriers to vaccine access. These collaborations pave the way for sustained, community-driven efforts to ensure equitable distribution and uptake of vaccines.
(continued on next page)
Knowledge Exchange: The summit facilitated a robust exchange of knowledge, best practices, and innovative strategies. Attendees shared insights on navigating challenges, disseminating information effectively, and tailoring vaccination campaigns to diverse communities, thereby riching collective understanding and approaches.
Actionable Solutions: Discussions and workshops resulted in actionable solutions and frameworks to tackle disparities in vaccine access. These solutions are poised to drive tangible change at thegrassroots level, amplifying the impact of CBOs in promoting vaccination equity.
Empowerment and Amplification: By empowering CBOs with resources, information, and collaborative networks, the summit amplified their capacity to drive change within their communities. It galvanized attendees to become active advocates, champions, and implementers of equitable vaccination strategies, amplifying the reach and effectiveness of vaccine distribution efforts.
2023 GHW Health Summit
TOTAL NUMBER OF ZIPCODES REACHED: 148 January 2023 - December 2023
COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
NCNW RAISES THE BAR IN COMMUNICATIONS
Over the last year, our following on all social media platforms has grown exponentially. We have more than doubled our digital engagement on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. This organic growth is a true testament to the positive impact of the New Era of NCNW. Among the many highlights of this period of exponential growth is that in the last year, our LinkedIn following has doubled, and our combined social reach has exceeded 1.172 million.
The NCNW Communications team is responsible for preparing and distributing content for the promotion of an organization’s brand and/or activities. We also interact with the media and the public to ensure that the NCNW brand has
maximum positive awareness.
Some of our distributions include monthly electronic newsletters via Constant Contact, daily relevant social media posts, and our seasonally published, signature Sisters Magazine. The magazine content often includes in-depth descriptions of our program activities, additional staff, fund raising events and sponsor recognition.
FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
2022 SPONSORS
• Airbnb
• Alzheimer's Association
• American Federation of Teachers
• AARP
• Airbnb
• Alfred St. Baptist Church
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
• Alzheimer’s Association
• Amazon
• American Cancer Society
• American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
• AT&T
• Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
• Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
• Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures
• Comcast Universal
• Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures
• Comcast Universal
• Delta Air Lines
2023 SPONSORS
• Council on Black Health
• Cummins
• Delta Research Education Fund (DREF)
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Delta Air Lines
• DIHE Foundation
• Goldman Sachs
• Gramercy Research Group
• Macy’s
• MBB Affiliates
• Merck
• Meta
• Pfizer
• Pitt Financial
• Merck
• Meta
• The Coca-Cola Company
• Toyota North America
• Sanofi
• Society for Human Resources Management
• The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
• The Memorial Foundation
• The Coca-Cola Company
• The Hub Strategies
• The Color Purple (Full Circle Strategies)
• Toyota North America
• Verizon
• Vertex
• Wells Fargo Advisors
• Wells Fargo
18th Uncommon Height Gala
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Ms. Kieanna Childs Alexander Member-At-Large
Ms. Beverly Beavers-Brooks Chair, Nominating Committee
Ms. Roslyn Brock Resource & Development
Ms. Diamond Butler Assistant Recording Secretary
Dr. Thelma T. Daley
Immediate Past President/Chair of the Board; Chair, Affiliates
Bishop Leah Daughtry Co-Chair, International Affairs Committee
Ms. Sharah Denton Chair, Health Equity Committee
Dr. Angelia Elgin Co-Chair, Health Equity Committee
Ms. Dawna Michelle Fields Vice Chair & Co-Chair National Bethune/Height Recognition Program
Ms. Deborah W. Foster Co-Chair, Membership
Ms. Theljewa Garrett Parliamentarian
Ms. Sandra Gipson Member-At-Large; Chair, Human Trafficking Awareness Committee
Ms. Loretta Gray
Member-At-Large, Co-Chair Human Trafficking
DR. A. LOIS KEITH
Chair
of the Board
Rev. Dr. Michele Hagans Chair, National Headquarters (Building) Committee
The Honorable Alexis M. Herman Senior Advisor to the Chair
Dr. Linda Hunt Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Arion Jamerson Tri-Chair YACA
Dr. Helena J. Johnson Member-At-Large
Ms. Chanelle Johnson Vice Chair (Young Adult)
The Honorable Patricia W. Lattimore Co-Chair, Resource and Development Committee
Dr. Tamara Wilds Lawson Co-Chair, Program Committee
Ms. Paulette Norvel Lewis Chair, Program Committee
Ms. Alicia Lewis Chair, Bylaws Committee
Dr. Doreen Loury Co-Chair Social Justice Committee
The Honorable Minyon Moore Special Consultant
The Honorable Constance B. Newman Chair, Budget & Finance (Finance & Audit)
Ms. Regina Posley Co-Chair Membership
Ms. Joan Durnell Powell Member-At-Large
Ms. Gabrielle Rogers Tri-Chair YACA
Ms. Geralund Smith Treasurer
Ms. Beverly Smith Co-Chair, International Affairs Committee
Ms. Tempress (Tee) Solomon Vice Chair, Co-Chair Affiliates Committee
Dr. Alotta E. Taylor Vice Chair, Historian
Ms. Loretta Tillery Chair, Election Committee
Ms. Deborah Tucker Member-At-Large
Ms. Kimberly Underdue Co-Chair, Social Justice Committee
Mrs. Johnnie Walker Co-Chair National Bethune/Height Recognition Program
Ms. Willease Williams Recording Secretary
Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner Chaplain
STAFF ADVISORY TO THE BOARD
Rev. Shavon L. Arline-Bradley
Ms. Janice Mathis
Krystal Ramseur-Ali
NCNW Headquarters Staff
NCNW STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
Shavon Arline-Bradley President and Chief Executive Officer
Krystal Ramseur-Ali Chief Operations Officer
Lauren Dew
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
Parys A. Grigsby
Director of Executive Operations
Michelle Holder
Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Janice Mathis, Esq. General Counsel
Tarsha Small
Financial Specialist
Jonathan Townes
Operations Manager
John Wallace
Legal Compliance Manager
Jade Walker
Data Evaluation Specialist
Rebekah Watson, Esq.
Technology and Telecommunications Fellow
Administration (continued) Afia Williams
Programs and Outcomes Manager
Paula Young
Human Resources Generalist
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Bernadine Stallings Vice President of Public Affairs
Ashante Corey-Bey
Digital Media Specialist
Sandra Green
Graphics Designer
Renee Scott
Communication & Public Affairs Manager
DEVELOPMENT
Stacey Crooks Vice President of Development and Grants
Faridah Burnett
Donor Relations Manager
MEMBERSHIP
David Glenn, Jr. Vice President of Membership
Danielle Tyson
Membership Coordinator
Ashley Meads
Membership Assistant
ADVOCACY
AND POLICY
Portia Reddick White
Vice President of and Advocacy Policy
Tia Turner
State Advocacy and Policy Manager
Tyese Williams Advocacy & Policy Manager
PROGRAMS
Shayna Banfield Vice President of Programs
Josette Fullard NCNW Program Administrator
Halima Adenegan Director Leadership Programs
NATIONAL AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
American Federation of Teachers
Auxiliary to the National Medical Association, Incorporated
National Coalition of 100 Black Women
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
National Delicados, Incorporated
National Incorporated
Grand
Sorority, Incorporated
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated
Chums, Incorporated
Continental Societies, Incorporated
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
Beta Sorority, Jack
Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of Peter Claver
Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority
Las Amigas, Incorporated
Les Gemmes, Incorporated
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubss
National Association of University Women
National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division
National
National Black Nurses Association, Incorporated
National Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star, National Supreme Council
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated
National Women of Achievement, Incorporated
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated
Swing Phi Swing, Social Fellowship, Incorporated
Tau Gamma Delta Sorority, Incorporated
National Swing, Fellowship, Incorporated
The Charmettes, Incorporated
The House of the Lord Churches, National Department of Women’s Work
The Links, Incorporated and Links Foundation, Incorporated
Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD)
Women’s Home & Overseas Missionary Society, AME Zion Church
Women’s Missionary Council, CME Church
Women’s Missionary Society, AME Church
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
THE HISTORY OF
The Dorothy I. Height Building
The St. Marc Hotel opened its doors on the corner of 7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in 1860.
Gilman's Drug Store-which dated back to 1843-was housed at 623-627 Pennsylvania Avenue. Directly above Gilma n's hung a sign reading "Brady's National Photographic Art Gallery: 'This, of course, identified the building's most illustrious occupant, renowned photographer Matthew B. Brady. Brady's appointment book listed names like Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson, and 16 other presidents.
President-elect Lincoln had his official photograph taken by Brady in 1861. Subsequent portraits were to become indelibly etched images of Lincoln. They served as the images on the $5 bill, the Lincoln penny and three-cent postage stamp.
In 1888 the Central National Bank bought out the hotel and began a new look for 633 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Central National Bank commissioned architect Alfred Bult Mullett to renovate the old hotel. Mullett was one of the most noted and prolific architects around and was responsible for some 42 structures including the old State, War and Navy Building and the Sun Building in Washington, the San Francisco Mint, the St. Louis Custom House, and the U.S. Post Office and Court House in New York. Mullett added the twin towers to the building's west side turning it into one of Washington's most picturesque landmarks.
Since 1907, a succession of small businesses maintained offices at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue until the early 1940s when one tenant, the Shapiro family, purchased the building for their Apex Liquor Store. From then on, all of Washington knew that meeting at the Apex Building meant meeting on the corner of 7th and Pennsylvania Avenue:'
In 1983, the Apex and Brady building were bought by Sears, Roebuck and Co. They were joined together and restored to become the Sears House.
The past is very much present in the building. The original stone masonry and cast-iron trim can once again be appreciated by those passing the building. The signature twin turrets have also been restored. The original black slate roofs were reinstalled, and decorative cast iron spires were reconstructed.
Inside, a new white marble floor highlighted with black diamonds and borders, blankets the lobby. It is surrounded by a blend of new and original white oak wainscoting. Lights hidden in the core moldings complement the restored barrel-vaulted ceilings. The fluted cast-iron columns stand proud again, while a striking new circular grand staircase leads from the fifth to the sixth floor. All in all, as much of the original character and spirit as possible were brought back to life.
This historic building was acquired by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) in December 1995 and is now known as the headquarters of NCNW, the Dorothy I. Height Leadership Institute, and the National Centers for African American Women.
