President’s Greeting
Hello, I am Gloria Jenkins, President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Oakland Bay Area Chapter and I would like to welcome you to our website.
If you have not had an opportunity to explore our website, I encourage you to do so and to learn about the work of the Oakland Bay Area Chapter. Our goal is to be a force in the community to mitigate against the inequality experienced by women and girls in education, careers, health, socially and economically. As you navigate our site, you will find more details about our signature programs, which include:
- Positive Steps: A mentoring program for girls 12 to 17 years designed to enhance their opportunities to become more confident/competitive girls, through exposure to educational activities, financial literacy, leadership development, cultural enrichment and social interaction.
- Scholarships: We offer a competitive scholarship program for high school and college students as well as a working woman’s scholarship. These programs allow women and girls to complete higher education, which improves their chances to become self-sufficient adults and or adults who can more adequately support their families.
- Community Grants: Funding is available for community organizations that are committed to improving the lives of women and girls by providing programs/services that protect women against violence, offer educational support, economic opportunity, health improvement, cultural enrichment, leadership and career development.
- “Sistahs Getting Real About HIV/AIDS”: A community outreach campaign of education and testing developed by the Oakland Bay Area Chapter to address the disproportionate rate of HIV/AIDS affecting African American women in the Bay Area.
Our goal to continue our signature programs and to grow our outreach and advocacy in the community can only be achieved through the generous contributions of people like you who believe in our mission.
Thank you for visiting our website and we hope you are inspired by the work we do in the community and that you choose to support our efforts to make a difference in the lives of women and girls.
Sincerely,
Gloria Jenkins, President
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Oakland Bay Area Chapter
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Posted: Dec 07, 2011 | Category: About Us, Community Grants, Events, Madam C.J. Walker, Membership, Programs, Public Service, Scholarships, Sponsorships
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Mark your calendar for the 14th Annual Madam C.J. Walker Business and Community Recognition Awards Luncheon! We are excited to have a native of Oakland and the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Russlynn Ali, as our keynote speaker and the opportunity to honor four amazing women who are leaders in the corporate, public and private sectors.
Secure your place today by purchasing an individual ticket for $150 per person. Click our Donate button and indicate the name of the attendee on the PayPal checkout page.
If you are interested in sponsoring please download our Sponsorship Letter and Sponsorship Invoice. For further questions contact Cathy Adams of CDA Consulting Group at (5l0) 653‑4085 or cdagroup@aol.com.
Keynote Speaker:
Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. President Barack Obama nominated Russlynn Ali as assistant secretary for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Education on March 18, 2009, and she was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 1, 2009. As assistant secretary, Ali is Secretary Duncan’s primary adviser on civil rights and responsible for enforcing U.S. civil rights laws as they pertain to education—ensuring the nation’s schools, colleges and universities receiving federal funding do not engage in discriminatory conduct related to race, sex, disability or age.
Madam C.J. Walker Corporate Award:
Robin Washington, Senior Vice President, CFO of Gilead Science. At Gilead Science, Robin Washington currently oversees the Investor Relations department, the Global Finance and Information Technology organizations.
Madam C. J. Walker Entrepreneur Award:
Denise Conley, Principal and Owner of Conley Consulting Group, one of few Black, female-owned, real estate economics firms in the country.
Madam C.J. Walker Pioneer Award:
The Honorable Teresa D. Cox, was appointed by the US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Ron Kirk, to serve as a trade advisor, working on small and minority business initiatives.
Madam C.J. Walker Advocacy Award:
Carolyn Russell, Executive Director of A Safe Place (ASP), Oakland’s first shelter for battered women and their children, Carolyn Russell has become a pioneer in the movement of domestic violence.
Posted: Oct 21, 2011 | Category: About Us, Events, Membership
Please support this wonderful event to honor two outstanding women in our community. If you are interested in attending please contact CDA Consulting to hold your reservation. Thank you in advance for your support. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Location: Joyce Gordon Gallery, 406 14th Street, Oakland, Ca
Time: 6pm — 8pm
Attire: Business Casual
Tickets: $100
Honorees:
Sheryl Grant
Newly Elected NCBW-OBAC President
Dr. Bonnie Wheatley
Newly Elected Chair of the Alameda County Commission on the State of Women
The event includes food and hosted wine. For questions contact Cathy Adams at (510) 725‑7722 or cdagroup@aol.com
Posted: Oct 06, 2011 | Category: About Us, Events, Membership
We are excited to induct four extraordinary women into the Oakland Bay Area Chapter! Join us on October 30, 2011 at the Linen Life Gallery in downtown San Leandro for an afternoon of amazing desserts and a champagne toast to celebrate the growth of our Chapter.
Location: Linen Life Gallery 770 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, CA
There is free parking onsite
Time: 4pm — 6pm
Tickets: $40 per person. You may secure your tickets for this elegant event on our website via the “Donate” now button.
Attire: Cocktail
If you have questions, please contact Induction Chair, Andrea Walker at andrea.nc100bw@gmail.com.
