History of NHBW
The National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. was founded in 1974 by Dr. Arnita Young Boswell and 13 other spirited women during the Fourth Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Weekend. These spirited Black women met in a hotel and organized a national forum to articulate the needs and concerns of Black women and children Historically, NHBW, Inc's agenda has been to impact public policy and legislation for the betterment of the minority community in general, and the economic and political status of Black women.
History of Gadsden Chapter
The NHBW, Inc. Gadsden Chapter was established and chartered in 1995 under the leadership of Dr. Jessie V. Furlow. The chartered officers and members of the NHBW, Inc. Gadsden Chapter are: Dr. Jessie V. Furlow (President), Alice Dupont (1st Vice President); Sharon Elias (Secretary), Sarah Figgers (Treasurer), Gwen P. Robinson (Historian), Mary Davis, Catherine James, Vivian Kelly, Dr. Alma Littles, Dr. Cynectha Strong-Smith, and Willie Ruth Williams. These spirited women saw the need to embrace the ideals of the national initiatives on the local level.
Gadsden Chapter Executive Board
Through our mission, the NHBW, Inc. Gadsden Chapter supports and sponsors community-based health and human services initiatives, and advocates for the well-being of women and their families.
Debra W. Roberts
President
Dr. Sonja Bridges
1st Vice President
Germaine Kirkland
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Tammy McGriff
Secretary
Theresa Moore
Parliamentarian
Linda D. Jefferson