The National Council of Negro Women has a new section in Henry and Clayton counties. The women’s organization was officially charted as Henry-Clayton Section of NCNW on June 26, as a Section of this 82 year old 501(c)(3) organization.
The Henry-Clayton Section of NCNW came about after witnessing the great works that were being done throughout the Rockdale-Newton Section. The mission of NCNW is to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities.
“I never dreamed that in 2005 when we checked our daughter into the dorms of Bethune-Cookman University that in 2017, I would be a part of an organization that was founded by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune,” founding Section President Olayinka Olubunmi said. “It is such a humbling experience! Although Clayton County has had a section before, this will be a historical moment for Henry County. We will charter with 100 plus phenomenal women that are excited about the opportunities to give back to our communities.”
Mary McLeod Bethune, founded NCNW in 1935 as an “organization of organizations” to represent national and international concerns of Black women. NCNW fought for jobs, the right to vote and anti-lynching legislation. It gave Black women the opportunity to realize their goals for social justice and human rights through united, constructive action.
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