WIN Committee
Women in the NAACP (WIN)
WIN History
During the year of 1980, in Memphis Tennessee, Frances Louise Dancy Hooks (wife of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks) and Earleen Bolden organized the trailblazing Women in the NAACP (WIN), an unprecedented project which aimed to enhance the leadership roles of women both within the Association and in everyday life.
WIN served the community by supporting & raising funds for emergency relief efforts, in addition creating fashion shows share the power of African American culture and hosted various social events.
Women in the NAACP is an arm of the branch that exudes civil rights fortitude and social responsibility.
General Mission & Structure
Women in the NAACP (WIN) is a Standing Committee of the Fairfax NAACP Branch. The purposes of WIN are:
- to enhance the leadership role of women;
- to serve as an advocacy vehicle for social, economic, political, educational, and health & welfare issues affecting women, girls, and children;
- to support the policies and ongoing mission and vision of the NAACP.
WIN programs and activities shall be in accordance with the programs and policies of the NAACP.
Women have served an integral role in the history of the NAACP, and they continue to play a vital role today.
WIN Initiatives/ Program Focus:
- Advocacy
- Health Issues for Women
- Forums for “hot button” issues, i.e.: Finances, abuse prevention, networking, advocacy skills.
- Equal Rights for Women
- Attendance at State/National Conference
- Maintaining and Knowing Our History
- Collaboration with local and National chapters
- Community Partnerships
- Community Outreach
- Enhancing Leadership Skills
Get Involved
The Our History and Future Committee is looking for new members who are passionate about education in our community.
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