U.S.-Caribbean Relations
Civil rights activist and U.S. ambassador-designate to Jamaica Shirley Chisholm spoke to a meeting of black women on her agenda for U.S. foreign policy concerning countries in the Caribbean.…
36 viewsCivil rights activist and U.S. ambassador-designate to Jamaica Shirley Chisholm spoke to a meeting of black women on her agenda for U.S. foreign policy concerning countries in the Caribbean.…
36 viewsParticipants discussed many issues associated with race and gender, including rap music, religion, education, and ways in which black women can affect politics. They stressed that the Africa…
208 viewsParticipants talked about the influence entertainment media exerts on African-American youth, concentrating on the effects of hip-hop and rap music. After their remarks they answered questio…
367 viewsPanelists discussed issues relating to racism and gender in society, which was part of the National Political Congress of Black Women’s annual convention. Julianne Malveaux, Radio Talk Show …
227 viewsCarol Moseley-Braun, the first African-American in the U.S. Senate, spoke to a luncheon gathering. She examined how progress by African-American women is nonlinear as obstacles and challenge…
237 viewsAttorney General Reno spoke at the national conference of the National Political Congress of Black Women. She outlined the Clinton administration’s support for ensuring diversity in educatio…
92 viewsDuring a luncheon speech for the National Political Congress of Black Women, Senator Carol Moseley-Braun D-Illinois, spoke about the the proper size and scope of the federal government.
79 viewsParticipants discussed the importance of education and training to African-American women especially in the context of welfare reform. They examined several ways in which women were receivin…
49 viewsNational Political Congress of Black Women Conference focused on the devolution of powers and responsibilities to state and local governments, participants talked about the dangers and chall…
96 viewsParticipants discussed the impact of welfare reform legislation on African-American women and their families.
148 viewsThe NPCBW gave awards to six African-American women who have shown leadership in government or community service. Honorees such as Energy Secretary O’Leary addressed African-American women’s…
370 viewsPanelists discuss the status of African-American women and how their position in society can be advanced. They also take questions from the audience.
323 viewsMembers of Congress joined by representatives of several women’s organizations at a news conference, called on President Clinton to name an African-American woman to the Supreme Court vacanc…
76 viewsThe National Political Congress of Black Women held a leadership round table during its annual convention. Political and business leaders spoke about the political and economic problems faci…
182 viewsThe National Political Congress of Black Women held their national conference in Washington, D.C. Members and special guests discussed politics, education, and the overall state of the Afric…
139 viewsThe National Political Congress of Black Women held a press conference where they announced their recommendations to President Elect Bill Clinton to include more women and minorities in the…
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