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The National Coalition of 100 Black Women: The Advocate for the Health, Education, and Economic Empowerment of Black Women

In the winter of 1970 in New York City, 24 Black women, The San Francisco Chapter was chartered August 28, 2004 led by visionary Edna Beach, began meeting in their homes by I. Lee Murphy Reed. to assess the problems and opportunities left behind in the wake of the turbulent 1960s. For the rest of the 1970’s, • The purposes of the National Coalition are these: they slowly, but persistently worked to master root causes • To foster principles of equal rights and opportunities, of issues that affected their families, their communities • To develop the potential of the membership for and themselves. effective leadership and participation in civic affairs, • To take action on specific issues of national and Naming themselves the Coalition of 100 Black women, international importance and they boldly began to reach out to other Black Women in • To cooperate with other persons and organizations to common cause and, eventually, mobilized their emerging achieve mutual goals. stature as a visible force of influence. As the Coalition gained recognition, Black women from other parts of the Structured for Action country inquired about duplicating its programs in their NCBW is committed to being a united voice for more than city. These requests triggered it to explore the possibility 22 million Black women in the United States. of expanding to a national organization. • As a leadership forum it serves as a role model to help elevate the quality of life for young Black Women and In 1973, the New York Coalition’s board of directors sent other Black women in transition three members, (Jewell Jackson McCabe, Patricia Henley • As an organization of career (professional and and Tracey Nicholas) to the National Black Political volunteer) women, it draws upon the strength of its Convention in Little Rock, Arkansas, to assess the need membership to work toward solutions on issues of for a National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Upon their concern to the contemporary Black Woman. return, the three women, reported that there was indeed a • As a network, it serves as a vehicle of communication need to expand the Coalition into a national organization. among Black women for their own personal and It was noted that all elements of the New York City group professional development. could easily be adapted and duplicated in any American • As an advocacy group, it collectively seeks the political city. and economic empowerment of Black women as a means of gaining access to mainstream America. By the beginning of the next decade, that influence had become a national movement. On October 24, 1981, 45 In line with these objectives, the National Coalition has representatives from 14 states and the District of Columbia set the following as target areas for program development responded to the New York Coalition’s nationwide call to over the coming years: develop a leadership forum for professional Black women • Political Action and Voter Mobilization from the public and private sectors. Led by Jewell Jackson • Economic Development McCabe, a past president of the New York Coalition • Personal and Professional Development and the first president of the National Coalition of 100 • Role Model/Mentor Projects Black Women (NCBW), this network of Black Women • Influencing and Shaping joined together to meet the professional needs of the contemporary Black woman by facilitating her assess Public and Private Policy to mainstream America and to meet the needs of the To achieve its targeted goals, NCBW works to develop community. alliances with leadership from corporate, civic, political and government entities and to build a consensus Today, the national movement has grown to more than among special-interest groups. Moreover, this national 60 chapters representing 28 states and the District of organization, created to serve as the eyes, ears and voice Columbia. In profile, the typical Coalition woman has for all Black women, positions itself as a complement to the completed college, holds a professional position, earns strong heritage of existing Black women’s organizations a median income of $60,000, is age 40 and under and that share its goals. is integrally involved in the socioeconomic and political matrix of her respective community. “BRIDGING THE GENERATIONS”

SOJOURNER TRUTH IDA B. WELLS-BARNETT (1797 to November 26, 1883) (July 16, 1862 to March 25, 1931)

Born into enslavement, once freed, she became Better known as Ida B. Wells, she was an African- an outspoken African-American abolitionist and American investigative journalist, abolitionist and women’s rights activist during and after the Civil War. feminist who led an anti-lynching crusade in the She is best-known for her speech on racial inequalities, United States in the 1890s. She went on to found “Ain’t I a Woman?”, delivered extemporaneously in and become integral in groups striving for African- 1851 at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention. American justice as one of the original founders of NAACP. QUOTES OF SOJOURNER TRUTH “You have been having our rights so long, that you QUOTES OF IDA B. WELLS-BARNETT think, like a slave-holder, that you own us. I know “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth that it is hard for one who has held the reins for so upon them.”... long to give up; it cuts like a knife. It will feel all the better when it closes up again.” “Virtue knows no color line, and the chivalry which depends upon complexion of skin and texture of hair “The Lord gave me ‘Sojourner,’ because I was to travel can command no honest respect.” up an’ down the land, showin’ the people their sins an’ bein’ a sign unto them. Afterward, I told the Lord “One had better die fighting against injustice than to I wanted another name ‘cause everybody else had two die like a dog or a rat in a trap” names an’ the Lord gave me ‘Truth,’ because I was to –Ida B. Wells-Barnett declare the truth to people.”

“I feel safe in the midst of my enemies, for the truth is After more than 200 attempts to pass an anti-lynching all powerful and will prevail.” bill since 1918, it was not until 2018 that the Senate would pass (unanimously) anti-lynching legislation, –Sojourner Truth the Justice for Victims of Lynching Act co-authored by Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker. It also Passed by Congress February 26, 1869 and ratified criminalizes attacks based on sexual orientation, February 3, 1870, the 15th amendment granted gender identity, and disability. As of February African American men the right to vote. 24, 2019, it has not been passed by the House of Representatives or signed by the 45th President. Passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. “BRIDGING THE GENERATIONS”

FANNIE LOU HAMER SHIRLEY ANITA CHISHOLM (October 6, 1917 to March 14, 1977) (November 30,1924 to January 1, 2005)

Known for her civil rights activism, Fannie Lou Hamer Shirley Anita Chisholm was an American politician, was called “the spirit of the civil rights movement.” educator, and author who became the first black Born to a family of sharecroppers on a cotton woman elected to the United States Congress (‘68), plantation, she became involved in the Black Freedom and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s Struggle and eventually moved on to become a field nomination for U.S. President. secretary for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and founding member of the QUOTES OF SHIRLEY ANITA CHISHOLM Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. She bravely provided televised testimony about the violence and “The emotional, sexual, and psychological stereotyping discrimination faced by blacks trying to register to of females begins when the doctor says: “It’s a girl.” ... vote. We must reject not only the stereotypes that others have of us but also those that we have of ourselves.” QUOTES OF FANNIE LOU HAMER “If I fall, I’ll fall five feet four inches forward in the “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a fight for freedom. I’m not backing off.” folding chair.”

“What I really feel is necessary is that the black people “Service is the rent that you pay for room on this in this country will have to upset this apple cart. We earth.” can no longer ignore the fact that America is not the... land of the free and the home of the brave. ” “I want history to remember me... not as the first black woman to have made a bid for the presidency of the “One day, I know the struggle will change. There’s got United States, but as a black woman who lived in the to be a change - not only for Mississippi, not only for 20th century and who dared to be herself. I want to the people in the United States, but people all over be remembered as a catalyst for change in America.” the world.” – Fannie Lou Hamer –Shirley Chisholm

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed into law by In 2008, Barack Hussein Obama began two terms as President Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to overcome legal the first African American President of the United barriers at the state and local levels that prevented States. African Americans from exercising their right to vote as guaranteed under the 15th Amendment to the U.S. In 2019, forty-seven years after Shirley Chisholm Constitution. It specifically outlawed literacy tests ran for President of the United States, another and similar devices that were historically used to black woman, Kamala Harris, announced her bid for disenfranchise racial minorities. In 2013 the Supreme the country’s highest office seeking election as the Court weakened protection declaring voting law candidate for a major political party. preclearance unconstitutional. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Friends,

It is indeed a great pleasure for me to be here with you today and welcome you to this wonderful gathering of minds and spirits who understand the value of paying tribute where and when it is due.

It has been two years since we have gathered under the auspices of the Golden Girls ‘Bridging the Generations’ Hats and Gloves’ Tea. We have missed each other. Although we can’t touch each other physically, we are touching and agreeing visually and spiritually as we gather virtually.

I’d like to begin by thanking God first and foremost for our being here to gather, together. I’d like to express my gratitude to the Tea committee chaired by Frances Luster and Zina Hall with members: Ridwana Bentley, Lauretta Wiggins, Sharon Lee and Carletta Jackson Lane and friends of NCBW, Rashaun Raymond and Cassie Cook. Thank you for a job well done.

The mission of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is to advocate on behalf of Black women and girls in the areas of education, health, economic empowerment and public policy. Our unapologetic focus on Black women and girls stems from the generational effects of slavery and racism that continue to plague our nation.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., with over 60 chapters nationwide stands and exists to resist all forces that would perpetually put Black women in the position of second-class citizens. We are proud to say that the San Francisco Chapter has stood as a model chapter for most of its sixteen years since its founding by President Emeritus, I Lee Murphy Reed.

We see even in the midst of the pain of the pandemic improvements all around us.

We can see that in the accomplishments that have occurred since we last met. We have a new President in the name of Joe Biden, thanks in large part to the efforts of Black Women showing up months and even years before the polls were opened. Our actions as Black Women paved the way for the first female Vice President in the history of the United States of America to be a Black woman, Kamala Harris.

We celebrate our own San Francisco Bay Area native and salute her in the office as Madame Vice President; yet while celebrating we must remember to uphold her arms and assist her in her role by being vigilant and active nationally and most of all locally. We must consistently show up at our city halls.

Our resilience has us gathered today as women and also men celebrating community leaders who enable us to be our best selves as they exemplify their greatness in their fields of endeavor.

Ladies and Gentlemen, As always, we have an inspiring event for you today, and thank you for the gift of your presence today.

Sincerely,

Maxine Hickman, V. Hickman Ph.D. President, NCBWSF NCBW National Board Member CHARTERING PRESIDENT MESSAGE

By now, the phrase “Black Lives Matter,” has become “viral” which I understand, means understood around the world. I hope that it has permanent longevity. As Black Women, we have endured for hundreds of years and today, no one doubts our sustainability.

We are a force of great strength and power: something they did not factor in their plan to destroy our rich history of culture, contributions and our very existence.

I. Lee Murphy Reed

CHAIR MESSAGE

Frances Luster Zina Hall Chair Co-Chair

As Chair of the Golden Girls Hats & Gloves Tea, committee, I’d like to thank you for your many acts of kindness and support, for NCBW-SF. I am grateful and honored to have had this opportunity to serve. In these challenging times, we appreciate each and every one of you who has taken time out of your busy schedule to attend our event today.

I would like to give a special thanks to our Chapter President, Mrs. Maxine Hickman, Phd, for her leadership and support. Also, I can’t find the words to express how much admiration for our Co-chair Zina Hall. I would like to thank our Mistress of Ceremonies, Barbara Rodgers our Keynote Speaker Diana Cecton, our NCBW San Francisco chapter members, our volunteers and Friends of NCBW for their hard work and support.

All have worked countless hours to make this virtual Golden Girls Hats & Gloves Tea an outstanding event. Again our friends, we thank you for your attendance and we hope you enjoyed the tea.

We are extending an invitation for you to join us for our 17th Annual Golden Girls Hats & Gloves Tea on March 12th 2022 at the Fairmont Hotel.

May god bless you until we meet again. Thank you,

Frances Luster, Event Chairperson 2021 MISSION Our mission is advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic.

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National Coalition100 of 100 Black Women VISION San Francisco Chapter Our vision is to see black women and girls live in a world where socio-economic inequity does not exist.

Health and Wellness Initiatives

The foundation for a good quality life is built on the pillars of Health and Wellness. The mission of advocating for Black women and girls begins in an area that has demonstrated great disparities. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, San Francisco Chapter’s (NCBW SF) health and wellness priorities are to: 1) raise awareness of health disparities and available solutions; and 2) provide information to access health care and wellness programs that promote behavioral changes resulting in healthier lifestyles for our young people and the overall communities we serve.

The focus of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. health initiatives are: (1) Childhood and Family Obesity; (2) Metabolic Syndrome (heart disease, diabetes and strokes); and (3) Cancer disparities.

Locally, NCBW SF focused on improving the health and overall well-being of women and girls through structured physical fitness training and providing information about wholesome food choices. A strong commitment to energy balance; intake of fewer calories; and expending more calories through physical activity are at the core of efforts to bring about healthy lifestyle changes and well-being.

Education Initiatives

Advocacy for programs and the issues affecting our children and communities in general is a crucial component of NCBW SF’s Education Initiatives with emphasis on “Mentoring and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).” Research indicates the following alarming statistics for minority students: There is a 40% high school dropout rate; a 35% rate of incarceration; and only an 8% college graduation rate. In a world that is becoming increasingly complex, where success is driven not only by what you know, but by what you can do with that knowledge, it’s more important than ever for our youth to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to problem solve, gather and evaluate information, and to make sense of the information. These are the types of skills that students learn by collectively studying science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

NCBW SF advocates for those who lack a voice and are marginalized. Action begins with knowing the issues and the ramifications of those unaddressed issues; and responding by building coalitions and an advocacy platform to implement in the communities we serve. NCBW SF is bringing many of these issues to the forefront working within our vision and mission. NCBW SF begins and ends with mentoring because we truly believe that “mentoring is a strategic intervention that provides a way to multiply collaboration through partnerships.” Over the years, as role models, and partnering with young people and service organization to help them reach their full potential, NCBW SF has witnessed the fruits of our labor in knowledge-based interaction with youth. NCBW SF believes that the whole community needs to be involved in addressing educational issues. Economic Empowerment Initiative

NCBW SF views economic empowerment as a critical necessity to achieve a just society. The ability to self-determine dreams, pursue them, and ultimately realize them by establishing the mechanisms to sustain generational wealth are the elements of economic empowerment. NCBW SF’s programmatic initiative “Sister-Nomic$” promotes economic self-sufficiency through financial literacy, family wealth building, and entrepreneurship. NCBW SF’s Economic Empowerment Program, addresses financial literacy, life skills training, and economic empowerment for women who have experienced financial trauma or are simply in need of a financial jump-start. Financial professionals and chapter members support the theme and curriculum modules during scheduled workshops and seminars.

Leadership Development Training

Effective leadership develops, guides, and empowers collaboratively engaged teams. Leadership is an important factor for any organization. Given how important it is to have great leadership in place, developing young members is vitally important to NCBW SF. Leadership training helps NCBW SF internally and the communities we serve externally producing a healthier society. Having the support and processes in place to help young members flourish will make a difference for the organization, the member and society! NCBW SF’s goal is to take young professionals and help them become excellent and credible leaders.

NCBW SF’s leadership training program is designed to take young potential leaders and have them work in conjunction with corporate partners, to develop their leadership abilities. The definition of “young” is not only in reference to age, but experience as well. The leadership training allows for an older person to learn in an area that is new as there may be a need to revamp or redirect a career. NCBW SF’s training includes a growth phase for future professional opportunities with corporate partners through their Diversity and Inclusion programs. NCBW SF believes in future leaders, and that they need a different profile than those of today. NCBW SF trains future leaders to possess a wide variety of skills, so they will be successful in leadership positions both personally and professionally. Future leaders are hungry for opportunities to have an impact on the world in general. NCBW SF opens doors for young leaders at corporations/ businesses for this exact reason. NCBW SF’s future leaders will be provided with new opportunities to change the way things operate.

Help NCBW SF with leadership training and assist your company’s social responsibility goals; sponsor a 2021 Biennial Conference (see below) attendee and help with this leadership initiative by contacting President, Maxine V. Hickman at 415 999-1990 or email [email protected].

2021 Biennial Conference – Orlando, Florida

The upcoming 20th Biennial Conference, (NCBW’s business meeting, training for members, election of officers and plan the organization’s national agenda), will be held on October 5 – 11, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Florida.

Over 750 NCBW members (average age 30 - 65) will attend the conference, traveling from major cities including Orlando, New York, New Jersey, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Join NCBW for a robust lineup of national speakers in the areas of health, education, economic empowerment and current public policy issues. It is important for NCBW SF to continue to advocate with impact, remain dedicated and determined, and be a forceful voice for women and girls. Please review the Sponsorship benefits opportunities that are included. National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., San Francisco Chapter

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS Maxine V. Hickman Betty Brandon President Hope Briggs Sharon Lee Tina Brown First Vice President Malia Cohen Ridwana Bentley Tiyanna Coleman Second Vice President Marie Franklin Jamika Jermon Carolyn Gage 3rd Vice President Lisa Gray Lauretta Wiggins Shirlese Hayes Treasurer Carletta Jackson-Lane Ria Brandenberg Jennifer Jones Recording Secretary Sharon Lee Lisa Rayborn Silvia Lindsey Financial Secretary Cynthia Moten I. Lee Murphy Reed Geri Pettus President Emeritus Anne-Marie Randolph Karen Gilbert Betty Reid Soskins Immediate Past President Bettie Hodges Shelmire April Spears COMMITTEE CHAIRS Felisia Thibodeaux Alma Jackson Lark Thomas Nominating Committee Antoinette Warren Jeanne Osbay-Bell Education Committee Candace Sue Public Policy Marie Sturgell Economic Empowerment Karen Johnson Leadership Development & Recognition Lauretta Wiggins Health Committee Frances Luster, Chair Zina Hall, Co-Chair Golden Girls Hats & Gloves Tea KEYNOTE SPEAKER

District Attorney Diana Becton has spent most of her professional career as a judge, lawyer, and manager. In 2017, she was sworn in as the 25th District Attorney for Contra Costa County. Following her appointment from the Board of Supervisors, she was elected to the position in June 2018. District Attorney Becton served for 22 years as a judge in Contra Costa County, where she was elected as Presiding Judge. She is Past President of the National Association of Women Judges, the nation’s leading voice for women in the judiciary, and Past Chair of the State Bar Council on Access and Fairness.

District Attorney Becton leads a prosecutorial office of approximately 222 lawyers, investigators, and staff. She is the first woman, the first African American, and the first person of color to serve as Contra Costa District Attorney since the office was established in 1850. DIANA BECTON District Attorney Her message of reform and restoring trust includes a vision for an office that is Contra Costa County fair, transparent, forward thinking, committed to safeguarding all communities from crimes that threaten our health, well-being, and livelihood, and working on positive outcomes for youth.

A native of California she is a product of Oakland Public schools and a graduate of Golden Gate University School of Law. Most recently, District Attorney Becton earned a Masters of Theological Studies at Pacific School of Religion.

District Attorney Becton has received the following honors: Woman of the Year 2019 for Senate District 9, Golden Gate University School of Law, Judith McKelvey Distinguished Service Award 2019, Crystal Gavel 2019, CABL Judicial North, Madam C. J. Walker, 2018, Pioneer Award, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Oakland Bay Area Chapter, Woman on Fire Award, Ladies In Red (2019), Judge of the Year (2017), Black Women Lawyers of Southern California; National Bar Association - Judicial Council, Thurgood Marshall Award 2017 (Toronto, Canada); League of Women Voters, Contra Costa County, “Social Justice Award”; CABL Bernard S. Jefferson, Judge of the Year (2016); California Women Lawyers, “Rose Bird Memorial Award” (2012); Honor for positive contributions to the City of Richmond (2016); National Organization of Black Law Enforcement, “Trail Blazer” for Community Service (2014); BWOPA Honoree 2013; American Business Women’s Association (2012) “Women of Distinction”; California Women Lawyers, (2011-2012) Women of Distinction”; KGO Channel 7 “African American Salute (2012); “Judicial Excellence Award,” California Association of Black Lawyers, Judicial Section (2011); “Judge of the Year” Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association (2007); “Award of Judicial Excellence, Charles Houston Bar Association” (2006); Black Women Lawyers of Northern California (2011). She was inducted into the Castlemont High School Hall of Fame in 2007, receiving the highest honor, as a “Knight in Shining Armor,” and she received the “Dumlao Martial Arts Image Award” (2011) for leadership and character within the martial arts studio. MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

For nearly 30 years, Barbara Rodgers was one of the most recognizable newscasters on CBS 5/KPIX TV. She retired from KPIX in 2008, but she hasn’t stopped informing the public about the issues of the day. In 2009, Rodgers aired her voice on radio as host of her own talk show, Live from San Francisco It’s Barbara Rodgers.

In May of 2010, she became one of the hosts of Comcast Newsmakers where she interviews politicians, community leaders and representatives of Bay Area non-profit organizations. She also co-created The Bronze Report (http:// www.thebronzereport.com), for which she won her eighth EMMY® Award in 2013. The Bronze Report covers the breadth and depth of the African American community in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. During her long journalistic career Rodgers has interviewed newsmakers, community leaders BARBARA RODGERS and celebrities, including Spike Lee, Terry McMillan, Delroy Lindo, B. D. Wong, News Anchor Jesse Jackson, Naomi Judd, Deepak Chopra, Berry Gordy, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway and Jamie Foxx.

Rodgers holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Knoxville College in Knoxville, Tennessee. She did additional studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo and the University of Chicago. She is a member and co-founder of the Bay Area Black Journalists Association and has served on the boards of various organizations, including the World Affairs Council of Northern California, the Society of Professional Journalists, Walden House, a non-profit health and human services program specializing in substance abuse treatment for people of all ages and Friends of Faith, which raises funds to help low income women diagnosed with breast cancer. She has volunteered her time to scores of other community groups.

Rodgers has received numerous honors for her work and community service and in December of 2015, her life story was added to the national archive of African American oral histories being collected by The History Makers (http:// www.thehistorymakers.com). Rodgers loves traveling and has been to countries on six of the seven continents. She recently finished her first novel, which she calls “a romance for grownups.” She hopes to find a publisher for the novel in the not-too-distant future. 2020-21 CORPORATE 2020-21 HEALTH AWARD AWARD Dr. Gina Ina Murray Gregory–Burns Executive Vice President Internal Medicine San Francisco Region Bank Kaiser Permanente President Community Banking Wells Fargo

Ina Murray is EVP and region bank president for San Francisco. Dr. Gina Gregory-Burns is an Internal Medicine physician at Her region includes San Francisco, down the peninsula to the Mission Bay campus of Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco. Foster City, and the San Mateo County coast. She manages Aside from caring for her patients, her passion is collaborating more than 800 team members and 60 branches for Wells with like-minded people to educate her colleagues about the Fargo in its headquarters region. barriers to health equity as well as create programs to deliver quality primary care and address health disparities. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she served as PNC Bank executive vice president and market manager for Chicago and Wisconsin. She received her undergraduate degree from Yale University Earlier, in her career she was regional manager at Washington and medical degree from Howard University School of Mutual Bank. Medicine. After completing her Internal Medicine residency and a Chief Residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine at Committed to promoting and advancing diversity and St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City during the height of inclusion within Wells Fargo and in the community, Ina is part the HIV/AIDS epidemic. She joined Kaiser Permanente San of the Consumer Banking Diversity & Inclusion Council. Francisco in 1989.

Throughout her career, she has been a leader in homelessness Dr. Gregory-Burns was responsible for initiating and and financial literacy. Her community outreach leadership developing the first bilingual/bicultural Spanish Module, “Salud efforts have earned several service awards, including a en Espanol”. There are now 17 physical and virtual modules in Community Reinvestment Act recognition for her outstanding Northern California Kaiser Permanente. She co-led the award work in Chicago and the South Central communities of Los winning “Caring for Your Family’s Health” workshops in the Angeles. African American community in San Francisco.

Recently, Ina was selected San Francisco Business Times’ Most Amongst other programs created to address health disparities, Influential Women in Business for 2019. Dr. Gregory-Burns is a Co-Director of the Introduction to Integrated Health Care program. This award-winning summer Ina serves on the board of the Bay Area division of the program creates opportunities for underrepresented medical American Heart Association. students from all over the country to shadow physicians in the Permanente Medical Group, to be exposed to a unique Ina earned a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. system of preventative health and population management She also graduated from the Pacific Coast Banking School at with many resources to address health disparities. the University of Washington. She is married to her husband, Derrick, and has two grown children, Maya and Jamil. 2020-21 ADVOCACY 2020-21 GOLDEN GIRLS/ AWARD ARTS AWARD Alpha Buie (POSTHUMOUSLY) Executive Director Daisy Newman iCan Foundation Young Musicians Choral Orchestra

Alpha J. Buie was born and raised in Caperville, Tennessee, a Daisy Newman, Executive Director, serving as the fourth very rural town just north of the Mississippi state line. She is director, began her tenure on March 17, 2003. Since her arrival, a graduate of Central Mississippi College where she obtained Director Newman evolved the Young Musicians Program into a degree in Education. In 1978 she started her own business, the Young Musicians Choral Orchestra (YMCO), the first preparing income taxes from the family home. In January and only choral youth orchestra in the country. Newman also 1987, she accepted a position with The City & County of San expanded the mission of the program to nurture student Francisco as a Juvenile Counselor for the Youth Guidance excellence in Music, Academics, and Citizenship. Center. During her assignment as a Juvenile Counselor, Ms Buie implemented several behavior modification programs in Students follow a rigorous study in both instrumental and the girls unit. vocal music within classical and jazz genres. YMCO students enjoy this opportunity on a year-round basis and do so on full In August 1989 Buie promoted to Deputy Probation Officer scholarships. In 2006 the President’s Council on the Arts and for the City and County of San Francisco’s Adult Probation Humanities awarded the prestigious Coming Up Taller Award Department. the Young Musicians Program, resulting in a performance at the White House in 2007. The then First Lady Laura Bush In February 1991 Buie founded The Peninsula Omega Youth presented the award to Ms. Newman and YMP student Club (“POYC”) in San Mateo County. The Peninsula Omega performers. Youth Club (“POYC”) was founded in memory of Kofi Luster and Khari Johnson two 18-year-old youth, who was murdered Under Ms. Newman’s leadership, YMCO students are presently on the streets of San Francisco June 28, 1990 in a double matriculating in 30 top universities and conservatories in the homicide. The Peninsula Omega Youth Club (“POYC”) formed nation. The list includes: Harvard, Yale, Juilliard, UC Berkeley, its mission in 1992. In August 1997, Omega was formally Brown, Stanford, Williams, Oberlin, UC Davis, UC San Diego, established as a 501(c) 3 Non Profit Corporation. University of Michigan School of Music and Manhattan School of Music. Since that time Buie has been committed to and believes in helping underserved youth who are involved with the criminal A highly regarded musician, Ms. Newman enjoyed an justice system, surrounded by poverty, drugs, violence, mis- international career as a soprano soloist in opera, oratorio, and education, or other harmful influences to reach their full recitals. Newman worked closely with such noted musical potential. figures as Leonard Bernstein, Robert Shaw, Erich Kunzel, James Conlon, Seiji Ozawa, Rudolph Serkin, Mitislav In July 2001 Alpha Buie formed the Inner City Adolescent Rostropovich and Boris Goldovsky. Ms. Newman’s production Network, Inc. (“ICAN”) and expanded her outreach efforts to of Porgy and Bess was nominated for a Tony Award following a the San Francisco Bay View Hunters Point Community. three-month run at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Her most performed role was Cio-Cio San in Madame Alpha Buie has received numerous awards and accolades for Butterfly. She also toured England, Germany and Russia with her work with “at risk” youth. Leonard Bernstein as soprano soloist for his 70th Birthday Tour, which was filmed by BBC. She is the mother of two daughters, Velisa Porter-Parks, age 38, and LaChelle Porter-Ainer, age 36. The greatest joy in her Ms. Newman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from life, is grandsons 11year old Trae Lawrence Casey, 9-year-old Cleveland State University, and received additional training Quinten Lawrence Casey, 7-year-old Leon Jordan Ainer, and at Oberlin Music Conservatory, Oglebay Opera Institute, 4-year-old Dasch Aaron Hoyte Ainer. Tanglewood Festival and the Marlboro Music Festival. PROGRAM

Prelude...... “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Welcome and Highlights...... NCBW President, Maxine V. Hickman, Ph. D. Invocation...... Reverend Carolyn Dyson Introduction of Mistress of Ceremonies...... Zina F. Hall, NCBW Tea Co-Chair Recognition of Mayor London Breed...... Barbara Rogers, Reporter/Journalist Mistress of Ceremonies...... Zina F. Hall, NCBW Tea Co-Chair Interlude...... The Spoken Word...... Myla Joi Winkfield Acknowledgement of Sponsors...... Barbara Rogers “Vissi d’arte” from Tosca by Puccini...... Hope Briggs, Soprano “The Afternoon Tea”...... Syndi Seid, Tea Expert “Wade In The Water...... Alvin Ailey Summer Camp Youth Keynote Address...... Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton Interlude...... Awards Presentation ...... NCBW SF President, Maxine V. Hickman, Ph. D. Zina F. Hall, Committee Co-Chair Alpha Buie, Executive Director, iCan Foundation - Advocacy La Shon Walker, Vice President Community Relations, FivePoint - Community Service Monica L. Sudduth, Regional Development Director, UNCF San Francisco Region – Education Brittney Doyle, Owner WISE Health - Entrepreneur Dr. Gina Gregory-Burns, Internal Medicine Kaiser – Health Dr. Cheryl Ewing, Professor Clinical Surgery, UCSF Mount Zion Hospital – Trailblazer Ina Murray, Executive Vice President, San Francisco Region Bank, President Community Banking, Wells Fargo - Corporate Posthumous Daisy Newman, Young Musicians Choral, Orchestra – Golden Girls/Arts Interlude...... Announcement of Hat Winners...... Barbara Rogers Judges: Renel; Amelia Ashley Ward; NCBW 1st Vice President, Sharon Lee Announcement of Silent Auction Winners...... Ridwana Bentley, NCBW 2nd Vice President Appreciation and Announcements of 2022 Tea...... NCBW SF Tea Chairperson, Frances Luster Closing...... Barbara Rogers 2020-21 SPONSORS

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Hall & Hall Associates Obas Media TABLE SPONSORS Jonathan Prewitt Videography 2020-21 TRAILBLAZER 2020-21 EDUCATION AWARD AWARD Dr. Cheryl Ewing Monica L. Sudduth Professor, Clinical Surgery Regional Development Director UCSF Mount Zion UNCF San Francisco Region Hospital

Dr. Cheryl Ewing is Professor of Surgery at UCSF Mount Zion Monica L. Sudduth ‘s career expands 20 years in non-profit Hospital. Her focus is in breast cancer surgery and sentinel management and public policy. lymph node dissection. Her other interests include quality of care and evaluation of barriers to medical and breast care for She currently serves as the Regional Development Director for minority women. the San Francisco Region of UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) overseeing an annual campaign of $1.5 million in the Dr. Ewing completed her undergraduate education at the San Francisco area office and an overall $4.5 million campaign University of Michigan, and received her medical degree from in the Western United States. Her work with UNCF began in Wayne State University School of Medicine. She then went on 2006 as Development Director with the UNCF/San Francisco to complete her residency at University of Michigan Medical Area Office. School, and then her fellowship at the University of Chicago. She joined the faculty at UCSF in 2001. Prior to joining UNCF, she served as Director of Programs for the Marcus A. Foster Educational Institute – a local education Dr. Ewing has lectured extensively at many local, national, and fund dedicated to providing programmatic and grant support international events. She has been very active in mentoring to teachers and to students within the Oakland Unified School residents and fellows, serving four years as the Mount Zion District. Her career began as an analyst with Oakland Mayor Site Director for the Surgery 110 Rotations and teaching Elihu Harris and extended through his eight-year term. In this several CME courses and Grand Rounds. capacity, Ms. Sudduth worked on numerous policy initiatives covering key policy issues in education, health and public Dr. Ewing is involved in several studies involving quality of safety. care among breast cancer survivors. Specifically, these involve post-surgery symptom management, and customizing risk Ms Sudduth credits a significant part of her career success to assessment and tailoring treatment to the individual patient’s the mentoring and opportunity provided to her by the former medical profile and preferences. Her primary focus in on Mayor and colleagues as a recent college graduate of San how being a breast cancer survivor affects the quality of life Francisco State University. in different race/ethnic groups, and how that relationship is modified by social support, depression, and spirituality. Ms. Sudduth is a proud, 25-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and maintains a progressive interest in supporting Dr. Ewing is a member of most of the major surgical societies, social and political issues impacting women. and has been the recipient of several awards, including the Susan G. Komen Local Hero Award. 2020-21 COMMUNITY 2020-21 ENTREPRENEUR SERVICE AWARD AWARD La Shon Walker Brittney Doyle Vice President Owner Community Relations WISE Health Fivepoint

La Shon was recruited to the Lennar/FivePoint team in Brittney Doyle is Founder of WISE Health SF, a for-profit 2014. In her work for the Developer for The San Francisco health solutions agency that develops tailored community Hunters Point Shipyard, and Candlestick Point projects, La engagement programs designed to reach under-served Shon is responsible for the management of Community communities. Benefits obligations, the charitable program, and manages all community engagement efforts for the projects. Ms. Doyle’s efforts focus on advancing strategies related to increasing free health services, preventing HIV and Her work includes Program Development/Creation, Fiscal addressing health behaviors such as social isolation and Management, and Compliance for all programs. La Shon health management on local levels. WISE Health provides uses her leadership and resources to expand existing services within housing sites, homeless shelters, community programs, and to create new initiatives that serve to centers, churches and wherever there is a need for a strengthen the services milieu in the Bayview. La Shon has community health impact. also been instrumental in garnering community support for the project over time. Ms. Doyle collaborates with community organizations, government agencies, health clinics and academic La Shon has been deeply involved in serving both the institutions to ensure that these populations are reached Bayview and San Francisco for many years. She was Director where they work, live, play and pray. She is very passionate of Community Service Learning, and Dean for the 11th and about developing innovative, interactive, and effective health 12th grades at San Francisco University High School and was programs that will appeal to diverse communities of all ages. Dean of Students at Drew School. Simultaneously involved in real estate, first as an investor, and small business owner, Brittney Doyle earned a Master of Public Health degree with and then as a Realtor for 10 years, La Shon later joined a concentration in health education and communication Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, first as a small from Saint Louis University and an undergraduate degree business coach, and later as director, where she created a in consumer science and education from the University of mentorship protégé program for local contractors. Memphis.

La Shon’s work with Bayview businesses served as a springboard for her work with the Bayview Merchant’s Association where she served as vice president for five years, and president for two years.

Before joining Lennar/FivePoint, La Shon was Director of Workforce and Business Development Huntersview, better known as WestPoint.

La Shon holds a Master’s Degree from University of San Francisco, and is a proud member of San Francisco Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. where she is currently a Vice President. 2020-21 ENTERTAINMENT

Myla J. 10 year old Myla J is in the 4th grade. She’s a community activist, a motivational speaker, and she is the model for the statue Genius Girl Project that will hopefully be installed in Vallejo, CA. June 2019, she spoke at the Democratic State Convention for the African-American Caucus, held at the Moscone Center. She is a lover of history and is inspired by influential people like Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and many more. Myla’s ultimate goal is to eventually become The President of the United States, 2044. She hopes that she’ll have your vote.

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Ricardo Scales Concert Pianist

A man with the talent and vivacity of Ricardo Scales was born to be noticed. Able to deliver smooth background Jazz for museum openings, party-starting funk for fund- raisers, elegant classical for political forums, or danceable favorites for weddings and wine festivals, Ricardo knows just the note to hit for different audiences.

Ricardo has played for five United States presidents, including Bill Clinton, and countless diplomats, heads of state, and foreign dignitaries. He has shared concert bills with such notables as Debbie Reynolds, the Commodores, Nancy Wilson, Jerry Vale, Nelson Rangell, Jeff Linsky, and Kenny Lattimore. He is the preferred pianist of San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, who raves that Ricardo’s dynamic performances will surely “cement him and his orchestra into classical/smooth Jazz history.”

Hope Briggs Soprano, HOPE BRIGGS, has sung leading roles with San Francisco Opera, Frankfurt Opera, Stuttgart Opera, the title role in Aida with Nevada Opera, Sacramento Opera and Cedar Rapids Opera to name a few.

Most recently, Ms. Briggs sang the role of Lucinda in Opera San Jose’s workshop of Jake Heggie’s newest opera, Intelligence, performed Bruckner’s Te Deum with Oakland Symphony, the title role in Joplin’s Treemonisha with Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. and sang Verdi’s Requiem with the San Francisco Choral Society at Davies Symphony Hall.

In 2021, she will perform Micaëla in Carmen with Festival Opera, well as the soprano solos in Paul Moravec’ oratorio Sanctuary Road with Oakland Symphony, and a solo recital with St. Ignatius Parish’s Virtual Virtuoso Concert Series. Ms. Briggs is featured nationally on PBS performing the role of Emma Hyers in the multiple award-winning documentary film, Voices for Freedom, The Hyers Sisters’ Legacy. By special invitation, Ms. Briggs performed for Jessye Norman at Alliance Française Trophée des Arts Gala and for Rev. Billy Graham at the Billy Graham Crusade. Hope Briggs is a Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions National Finalist, ABC KGO-TV African American Salutes Honoree, and Marion Anderson Historical Society Scholar. 2020-21 PATRONS

NCBW

National Coalition100 of 100 Black Women San Francisco Chapter

We want to thank our 2020-21 Patrons. Your contributions and support is truly appreciated.

Helen White Katie Dawson Martha Mabon Mildred Moore Maxine Hickman Dorothy White Kentrelle Hickman Mr. Anthony Ewell Jamika German Delores Sutton Cecilia Thomas Amy and Billy Long Gail Goss Lark W. Thomas Angela Ewing Shirley Williams Ava Hardy Elizabeth and Rodney Sharita White Farmer Anitria Hickman Edna Weathers Sheena White Benton and Dee Bentley Trina Cox Arlene Taylor Treanna Evans Johnnie Wright Lisa Evans Mei L. and Jennifer R. Young Kentrelle Hickman Mary Crenshaw Shaun Hickman Eunice Flournoy Florence Hightower Jennifer Jones Ola Nunley Donald Bowden Paul Gibson We want to acknowledge all the women and girls who contribute to their communities, continuing Congratulations to the to be truly inspirational National Coalition of 100 Black Women- San Francisco Chapter on your to people everywhere. 15th Annual Golden Girls Hats & Gloves Tea Event

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Congratulations to our Vice President of Community Affairs La Shon Walker on receiving the San Francisco Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Community Service Award for 2021

We appreciate your commitment to strengthening the quality of life in San Francisco and beyond.

th 10 ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE

Saturday, August 28, 2021 / 9am – 3pm, PST Register Online: tinyurl.com/2021BCAA Register Early… No cost to attend!

PURPOSE: To engage Black/African American women of all ages and health status in an important dialogue about breast cancer to raise awareness about the disease, in an effort to reduce health disparities and the burden of breast cancer among Greater San Francisco Bay Area medically underserved populations. HIGHLIGHTS: Culturally tailored educational content/topics, dynamic speakers, and virtual health fair!!

No cost to attend, but registration is required. Deadline to register is Aug. 25th

The event is sponsored by the Stanford Cancer Institute’s Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement, in partnership with a host of community organizations and groups.

For event information or to register visit: tinyurl.com/2021BCAA

Questions: Contact Pamela Ratliff at [email protected] or call 1.800.383.0941

Together, we can build a Together, we can build brighter future for all. a brighter future for all.

Kaiser Permanente is proud to support the San Francisco chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women in its dedication to the empowerment, education, and training of African American women leaders.

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