On this day, educator and civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) in New York City. The organization was created to unify Black women’s organizations and advance the interests of African American women and their families.
Bethune, already a national figure due to her work in education and civil rights, envisioned the NCNW as a powerful coalition to promote advocacy, leadership, and community development. It continues to play a significant role in empowering Black women across generations.
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