Celebrates one year of service and announces the induction of 11 new members
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Central Alabama Chapter, Inc. was chartered on September 7, 2013, in Birmingham, Alabama. In keeping with its mission, the Chapter set out on a course of community service and advocacy for those persons in its service area who could most benefit from sustainable programming that may improve their lives. The organization also advocates for those whose voices might otherwise go unheard.
In one short year, the fifty-two women who formed the Central Alabama Chapter of National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. have impacted all areas of society – health and wellness, education, political advocacy, and the arts.
They made a notable presence throughout the community by co-sponsoring the stage reading of Four Little Girls by Christina Ham on September 15, 2013, in conjunction with the City’s celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement, as well as through their various Chapter programs. These programs include, Jewlz of Wisdom Mentoring Program, Second Chance Teen Pregnancy Program, HBCU Collegiate Women’s Empowerment Conferences on the campuses of Stillman College, Talladega College and Miles College, a Health and Wellness Fair in the Black Belt, a World AIDS Day Educational Forum, a Voter Photo ID drive, and a national webcast of a Voter Education Panel Discussion that focused on modern-day voter discrimination. They were also proud supporters of the Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant in December 2013.
To continue this commitment to excellence, on August 3, 2014, in a private ceremony held at the Vulcan Park and Museum, the Chapter inducted from within its service area 11 professional African American women leaders with the same passion and zest to serve the community and operate in direct alignment with the Chapter’s mission. The inductees were (front row L to R): Ms. Kameka Dorsey Cottrell, Mrs. Peggy Polk, Mrs. Bea Tatum, President (center), Ms. Lynnette Ross, Ms. LaDara Lee, (second row L to R ) Mrs. Kristi L. Oliver, Ms. Shirley Wilson, Ms. Ruby Davis, Esq, Dr. TaShara King, Ms. Shelia Penn, Judge Brendette Brown Green, Ms. Clintonia Patterson.
In addition to beginning its second year of exemplary programming, The National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Central Alabama Chapter, Inc. is preparing for its inaugural Winter Wonderland Gala to be held December 5, 2014, at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. Poised as an introduction to the holiday season, the Gala will feature the nationally acclaimed, all-female group, Jazz in Pink, and dance music to keep party-goers on their feet all night. An assortment of Spanish, Asian, and seafood inspired tapas will comprise the evening’s fare. Admission is $125 per person or $1,250 for a table for 10. To request an invitation, contact Adrienne Royster Bell at (205) 835-2074.
