FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:

Aisha Brown, Chapter President

(510) 205-7971

Oakland, CA-On Friday, June 11, 2021, The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Oakland/ Bay Area Chapter (NCBW) will host its 23rd Annual Madam C.J. Walker Business & Community Recognition Luncheon & Empowerment Forum virtually. Madam C.J. Walker’s legacy as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, political and social activist is a role model to many. This annual fundraising luncheon event is held in her name and honors four Bay Area women who have made an impact through leadership in their communities.

This year the keynote speaker is six-time New York Times’ best-selling author and NAACP Image Award Winner, Ms. Iyanla Vanzant. This year’s honorees are Aimee Allison, Founder and President, She the People; Nicole Felix, Chief Operating Officer, Pound Bizness; Tanzanika Carter, Assistant Sheriff, San Francisco Sheriff’s Office; and Vera Moore, Market Manager-Community Engagement, Corporate Responsibility, JP Morgan Chase.

NCBW, Inc is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of African American women, girls, and the Black community in general. The Oakland/Bay Area Chapter accomplishes its mission through programs for girls and women, that focus on education, scholarships, public policy, health, and economic empowerment issues. All are welcome to join in celebrating the legacy of Madam CJ Walker.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, June 11, 2021

Time: 11:30 AM-1:30PM

Location: Virtual, registration is required

Ticket Price: General Admission is $100.00

To purchase tickets, go to www.onehundredblackwomen.com or go to http://bit.ly/MCJW2021

All are invited and welcomed to attend. For more information, please contact: aisha@onehundredblackwomen.org.