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NCNW Hosts Christian Women of the Year Awards Ceremony
The San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) San recently held its 35th Annual Christian Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at Patio Espanol Restaurant, 2850 Alemany Blvd.
Honorees included Dorothy J. Gleaves of Bethel AME Church, Mary G. Dickerson of Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, Jacqueline Faye Edwards and Evelyn Reynolds of Macedonia Baptist Church, Gloria G. Edwards of Missionary Temple CME Church, Larece Phillips of St. Mark Institutional Baptist Church and Christena Jenkins and Katie Williams of Second Union Baptist Church
Gina M. Fromer, State Director of the Trust for Public Land, served as the Mistress of Ceremonies and Reverend Phillip Cousin, Jr., Pastor of Bethel AME Church, gave the invocation. Guests enjoyed music by Carlos Cousins, a praise dance presentation, and a performance of the “Phenomenal Woman” poem.
“This luncheon is special because it honors hard working Christian that my otherwise be overlooked in the community,” said Reverend Cynthia Joseph of Bethel AME Church. “These ladies are very deserving of this award because they are committed to their faith within their community.”
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Oakland Post: Week of November 13 – 19, 2024
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LIVE! — TOWN HALL ON RACISM AND ITS IMPACT — THURS. 11.14.24 5PM PST
Join us for a LIVE Virtual Town Hall on the Impact of Racism hosted by Post News Group Journalist Carla Thomas and featuring Oakland, CA NAACP President Cynthia Adams & other Special Guests.
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. PST
Join us for a LIVE Virtual Town Hall on the Impact of Racism hosted by Post News Group Journalist Carla Thomas and featuring Oakland, CA NAACP President Cynthia Adams & other Special Guests.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. PST
Discussion Topics:
• Since the pandemic, what battles have the NAACP fought nationally, and how have they impacted us locally?
• What trends are you seeing concerning Racism? Is it more covert or overt?
• What are the top 5 issues resulting from racism in our communities?
• How do racial and other types of discrimination impact local communities?
• What are the most effective ways our community can combat racism and hate?
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