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National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. Elects New National President

Moving Forward with a Purpose! Exceeding the vision, breaking barriers, and empowering change!

WASHINGTON, DC, August 15, 2023 - The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., (NANBPWC) elected Terri O'Neal Ford, Ph.D., as their 25th National President at the 84th National Convention in Aurora, CO. Dr. Ford hails from Dallas, Texas, and is a native Texan.

A member of NANBPWC for 25 years, Dr. Ford's home club is the South Dallas Business and Professional Women's Club. She is the immediate-past District Governor of the South-Central District (SCD), serving as one of six Governors in the Association. Her governance covered seven states (Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas).

In her professional capacity, Dr. Ford serves as Assistant to the President at Tarrant County College - Northeast Campus in Hurst, Texas, since April 2022. She formerly served as Director of Grants Compliance. As a compliance professional, she worked as the Federal Compliance Coordinator at Stephen F. Austin State University, the Compliance Manager at the University of Dallas, and a Compliance Analyst at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Before her compliance work, Dr. Ford was an employment law paralegal for over 25 years and instructed at Kaplan College's ABA-approved paralegal program.

Academically, she earned a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington, an M.A. degree in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University, and a Ph.D. in Family Studies from Texas Woman's University. Research interests include African American men 60 and older aging successfully. Dr. Ford's overall research findings were presented recently at the American Society on Aging's National Conference for Aging in America in 2023 (AiA) in Atlanta, GA. Factors Leading to Successful Aging Among African American Men (SAAAAM) was presented in Atlanta, GA, during the AiA23 National Conference.

Dr. Ford's success is built on the shoulders of our Founding Mothers. Eighty-nine years ago in 1935, Emma Odessa Young and Ollie Chinn Porter, both members of the New York Club of Business and Professional Women, extended an invitation to local organized business and professional women's clubs to form a national organization. The fact that these Black women had the courage to found such an optimistic organization is a lasting testimony to the faith they had in the future.

With the mission stated in four parts: NANBPWC is committed to promoting and protecting the interest of African American business and professional women, serving as a bridge for young people seeking to enter business and the professions, improving the quality of life in the local and global communities, and to foster good fellowship.

We congratulate Dr. Terri O'Neal Ford and look forward to her trailblazing a bright future.

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What a week in Denver! Our 84th National Convention is done and what a time we had!

Here is another mini photo dump! Keep tagging us in your photos! And drop us some love in the comments.

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What a week in Denver! Our 84th National Convention is done and what a time we had!

Here is a mini photo dump! Keep tagging us in your photos! And drop us some love in the comments.

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NANBPWC, Inc.'s 84th National Convention Panel Discussion “Reflections of Women of Color” is open to the public, Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Organizational leaders and activists are invited to take part in the discussion.

Dr. Julianne Marie Malveaux will serve as speaker and moderator. Special Guest Panelists include Regina Edmondson, Community Leader and Business Owner, Carol Ownsabre-Ute,
Sioux/Eastern Shoshone / Native American Community Member, and Lily Griego,
Regional Director (Region 8), US Department of Health and Human Services.

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NCD Governors are in the house at the 84th National Convention. Thank you for your Leadership.


13th Sandra Coleman
14th Betty Ezell Barry
15th Gail Quann
17th Liz Chaney
18th LaTaunya V. Conley 19th Christina D. McLemore
20th Denise Black-Poon

Today's National Life Membership Luncheon was amazing. Over 50 new members were inducted into the elite level of our association.

Here is a mini photo dump of a great day❤️💛❤ 💛

If you were at the luncheon today, tag us in your photos! Or comment below and drop some love in the comments.

Here are more photos from our first official days of the conference ❤️💛❤ 💛

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Our plenary sessions are underway. Our members are enjoying this wonderful convention ❤️💛❤

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All dressed up for a night on the town! Heading to our signature event - Mary E Singletary Vocal Arts Competition for Emerging Artists!

We're painting the town Red and Yellow 💛❤️💛❤

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NANBPWC, Inc. Is enjoying our wonderful Mary E. Singletary 2023 National Vocal Arts Competition at the beautiful Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

Take a look at our wonderful Vocal Arts Journal book. Thanks to all of our program sponsors for supporting our signature event.

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The 2023 Mary E. Singletary National Vocal Arts Competition for Emerging Artists will be held tonight, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex in Denver, CO 7pm.

During the 84th NANBPWC, Inc. National Convention in Denver (Aurora), CO, The Organization's District 1st Place winners will participate in the National Competition, with the 1st Place Prize named to honor Leyontyne Price, American lyric soprano, the first African American singer to achieve an international reputation in opera.

This program, originally called the Leontyne Price Vocal Arts Competition was endorsed by the Grammy Lifetime Award-Winning African American Soprano. We take great pride in knowing that an amazing Opera Singer, who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964, shared our vision of having a forum for gifted African American young adults to compete and share their artistic abilities.

This prestigious occasion continues to bring people together to celebrate and advance the art of singing classical music.

The Ellie Caulkins Opera House is located in Denver, Colorado as part of the large Denver Performing Arts Complex. It seats 2,225.

Formal attire is required.

Last night Vocal Arts Meet & Greet was amazing. Great time meeting the vocal arts participants ❤️💛❤

Day # 3 is starting NOW!

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Here's a recap of our wonderful tour yesterday of Denver ❤️💛❤. Great time was had by all!

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Looking forward to Day #3 tomorrow.

Let's go ❤️💛❤ It's a beautiful day in Denver!!

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NANBPWC, Inc.'s 84th National Convention Panel Discussion “Reflections of Women of Color” is open to the public, Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 10:30 - 11:30 am MST with Q&A. Organizational leaders and activists are invited to take part in the discussion. Dr. Julianne Marie Malveaux will serve as speaker and moderator.

Julianne Marie Malveaux is the 18th National President of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Incorporated, the 15th president of Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina, and an American economist, author, social and political commentator, and businesswoman.

Currently, Malveaux is Dean of the new College of Ethnic Studies at California State Los Angeles and serves on the boards of the Economic Policy Institute and The Black Doctoral Network and she is President of PUSH Excel, the educational branch of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. She is also the president and founder of Economic Education, a non-profit located in Washington, DC.

Described by Dr. Cornel West as "the most iconoclastic public intellectual in the country," Malveaux contributes to the public dialogue on issues such as race, culture, gender, and their economic impacts and now presents the hot topic, “Reflections of Women of Color" this July 2023.

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Many NANBPWC members are preparing to attend the 84th National Convention of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, Aurora, CO the week of July 17-22, 2023. On Monday, July 17 the Association will paint the town red with a splash of yellow during our Denver Community Tour.

Earlier today, we received a request from the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) to share the news of their session on Down payment Assistance via their W.I.R.E. (Women in Real Estate pillar. NAREB will also be a presenter during the plenary workshop at the convention on Thursday, July 20. If your schedule permits, please consider attending the session below.

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., (NANBPWC) is pleased to invite you to shop with our vendors at the NANBPWC, Inc. 84th National Convention, July 17-23, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, 13200 East 14th Place, Aurora, Colorado.

2023 VENDOR AND EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE

MARKETPLACE RIBBON CUTTING
Thursday, July 20: 12:45 pm

MARKETPLACE HOURS (ONSITE)
Thursday, July 20: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday, July 21: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 22: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

MARKETPLACE HOURS (VIRTUAL) ONGOING
On-site Vendors: Trinity Ballroom Foyer
Virtual Vendors : Visit our Virtual vendors through the Exhibitor tab in your Whova App

Contacts:
Gwendolyn Burton Landrum, National Vendor-Exhibitor Chair: 404-669-9697 Bus. Cell, email: [email protected] | Co-Chair Melody Burks: [email protected] or 972-748-6996.

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NANBPWC, Inc. Members let's "LET'S LIFT OUR VOICES" at The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Incorporated's (NANBPWC, Inc.'s) 84th National Convention, July 17-23, 2023 by
Joining the BPW Choir.

Audition not required.
Rehearsals to take place during the 84th National convention.

For more information: Email Janet Barnes, BPW Director of Music
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The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., presents its 84th National Convention Awards Banquet on July 22, 2023, at 8 pm, in Aurora/Denver. Enjoy the Awards Banquet & Installation Ceremony with keynote speaker: Pastor Anitha Jones.

Join Us with a Table for 8!

Pastor Anitha Jones serves as Senior Pastor of FHG1 Ministries (For His Glory) in Aurora, Colorado. A proud native of Waco, Texas, she completed her formal education at Baylor University before relocating to Colorado. She is a mother, mentor, businesswoman, and published author of two books - Don’t Worry Girl It’s Gonna Be Alright and Beyond Your Breakdown To Your Breakthrough. She is a certified spiritual life coach and a highly sought-after, spirited speaker in the Christian community, as well as, in the corporate arena. God has given Pastor Anitha a unique gift of ministry that allows her to go into places otherwise closed to His Word. Lovingly known as the Warrior Princess, you will be inspired to rise up and cross over into new opportunities, new places, and pursue new ways of fulfilling your dreams.

Enjoy live performances by Linda Theus-Lee (www.lindatheuslee.com) & Saxophonist Harold Lee.

Donations of $680 may be made at: https://nanbpwc.org/donate/ or Please see the link below for the NonMember and Guest Registration:
https://whova.com/portal/registration/nanbp_202302/07dxa2b2

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The 2023 Mary E. Singletary National Vocal Arts Competition for Emerging Artists will be held on July 19, 2023, In-Person at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex in Denver, CO.

During the 84th NANBPWC, Inc. National Convention in Denver (Aurora), CO, The Organization's District 1st Place winners will participate in the National Competition, with the 1st Place Prize named to honor Leyontyne Price, American lyric soprano, the first African American singer to achieve an international reputation in opera.

This program, originally called the Leontyne Price Vocal Arts Competition was endorsed by the Grammy Lifetime Award-Winning African American Soprano. We take great pride in knowing that an amazing Opera Singer, who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964, shared our vision of having a forum for gifted African American young adults to compete and share their artistic abilities.

This prestigious occasion continues to bring people together to celebrate and advance the art of singing classical music.

Since 1982, this Vocal Arts Competition has been the Association’s signature program, and we are proud to be the premier organization promoting, sponsoring, supporting, and fostering talented and gifted vocal classical performers. We are committed to upholding the mission of this signature program because it provides and promotes a competitive arena for young African American vocal performing artists. It is hoped that this competition experience will advance their careers and encourage their aspirations. Moreover, we will continue to enrich the arts experience and sustain the vision of celebrating classical music.

The Ellie Caulkins Opera House is located in Denver, Colorado as part of the large Denver Performing Arts Complex. It seats 2,225.

Formal attire is required.

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NANBPWC, Inc. Beta Psi and Youth, Our National Convention kicks off in just a few weeks. You have worked diligently and now it is time to receive your rewards, enjoy this year's Youth Luncheon and Awards Program guest speaker, Mr. Jerome Frimpong.

Jerome Frimpong is a recent graduate of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) with a bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a Minor in Computer Science. Currently, working as a Private Equity Asset Management Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs in Salt Lake City Utah, Frimpong is also a member of the Omicron Pi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, former UCCS President of the National Society of Black Engineers, former VP of African Student Association, Former Accounting Honor Society exec member, and former student body Senator for the College of Business.

Are you Ready? Well, Let's Go! INFORMATION: KRISTINA RUSSELL [email protected].

Time to GO... Take advantage of the final hours to register for an exhilarating, fun, and informative 84th National Convention! Aurora/Denver awaits you in all its splendor ~ join NANBPWC Inc. National President Sherelle T. Carper and our host clubs of the Western District under the leadership of Governor Marvel Phillips, as we fulfill our commitment of "Moving Forward With A Purpose." Friday, June 23rd is your last chance to register . . . don't let it pass you by! ❤️💛❤️💛

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Are you all SET... Take advantage of the final moments to register for an exhilarating, fun, and informative 84th National Convention! Friday, June 23rd is your last chance to register . . . don't let it pass you by! 👠🕶

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Let’s go NANBPWC, Inc. LIFE MEMBERS! This 84th National Convention in Aurora is seeing an exhilarating response from our Life Members. This year we will be inducting 54 new life members. Make sure to join us for an outstanding 2023 Life Member Induction on July 21st, with a tribute to an exemplary life member, the late Past National President, Frankie J. Gillette, and the Marketplace Showcase with music by Denver's DJ MiTwice.

Kudos to National Life Member Chair Denise Hawkins for coordinating this memorable program.

Only 3 days left for registration. Register today: https://whova.com/portal/registration/nanbp_202302/