PROGRAMS

The Candace Awards: NCBW platforms its concept of role modeling annually when it selects distinguished Black women from across the nation and presents them a Candace Award. This awards program, which began in 1982, takes place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The unique presentation brings to the attention of American people the outstanding Black role models of uncommon distinction who have set a standard of excellence for young people of all races to emulate. In 1992, segments of the program were televised on America's Black Forum (ABC-TV) and on Black Entertainment Network, a cable station. Women in Partnership (WIP): Young Women in Transition. To find solutions to the growing problem of teenage pregnancies, this program, which was developed in 1982, matches professional Black women with teen mothers, aged 14–17, for 18 months. The professionals serve as role models and mentors and encourage the teenagers to complete their high-school education and to explore further educational and career opportunities. WIP is being carried out by 50 percent of the chapters. Leadership Forums: Initiated in 1985, a three-day Leadership Development Seminar in Louisville, Kentucky, included a training agenda that focused on technical assistance in such areas as administration, problem solving, and program and policy development. Through role-playing, this three-day exercise examined the tasks performed by leaders and took participants to the heart of some of the most interesting and realistic questions concerning leadership and leadership styles. Held at the Aspen Institute in 1986, the NCBW Colloquy generated three research outcomes: a Louis Harris study entitled "A Survey of Leaders on Leadership Development and Empowerment for Black Women"; four research papers ("Inheriting the Legacy of Leadership," by Paula Giddings; "From a Tiehold to a Foothold: Economic Status and Empowerment of Black Women," by Julianne Malveaux; "Black Female Political Empowerment: A Plan for Self-Help," by Linda Faye Williams; and "A Critical Policy Issue: Meeting the Needs of Black Youth, by Lynn C. Burbridge); and a generational plan of action entitled "Inheriting the Legacy of Leadership: A 20-Year Blueprint for Black Women." In 1989, 67 chapter presidents, board members, and leadership-succession candidates participated in a three-day leadership conference in Alexandria, Virginia. Conducted by United Way, the conference was designed to increase participants' understanding of nonprofit organizations, to define leadership roles and issues and to increase board effectiveness. page 1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> 5 >> 6 >> 7