NCNW
The Louisville Section, National Council of Negro Women, Inc., invites the community to the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King and his profound impact on civil rights. The breakfast will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY.
This year’s theme, Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy, reflects a call to action and commitment to the principles Dr. King championed throughout his life. Keynote speaker Sean Ali Waddell will bring insights and inspiration on this critical topic.
In addition to the keynote address, the program will feature a special spoken word performance by CouncilmanJecorey Arthur. Pianist Troy Bell and acclaimed vocalists Terri Mitchell and Carol Kirby-Green will provide musical entertainment. Vendor shopping will be available before and after breakfast.
Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table of ten and can be purchased on Eventbrite.com (search “NCNW”).
“Hosting the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast is an amazing way to celebrate the legacy of a giant in the civil rights movement and a drum major for justice,” said Dr. Paula McCraney, chairwoman of the Commemorative Breakfast. “Now, more than ever, the breakfast will serve as a reminder of the importance of nonviolence, justice, and equality, standards espoused by Dr. King.”
The NCNW Louisville Section is grateful to its Title Sponsors — The Louisville Defender Newspaper, Stock Yards Bank, and Walmart — and Program Sponsor, Louisville Water Company, for their generous support of this important event.
About the National Council of Negro Women Inc. (NCNW) National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is an “organization of organizations” comprised of 330 campus and community based sections and 33 national women’s organizations that enlighten, inspire, and connect more than 2,000,000 women and men. Its mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families, and communities. It was founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist, and for more than fifty years, the iconic Dr. Dorothy Height was president of NCNW.
Today, the NCNW programs are grounded on a foundation of critical concerns that are now “NCNW Priorities.” Our organization promotes education, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and economic stability, educates women about health and healthcare access, promotes civic engagement, and advocates for sound public policy and social justice.
NCNW, Inc., Louisville Section is actively engaged in the mission efforts of leadership, advocacy, and empowerment
for women.
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