Culture in brief: National Council of Negro Women holds luncheon
The National Council of Negro Women, Montclair Section will host its Annual Luncheon on Saturday, March 23, 12-4 p.m., at the Wilshire Grand Banquet Center, 350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange
NCNW writes that “this year is extra special as the Montclair Section celebrates a significant anniversary milestone of 65 years and enjoys the distinction of being one of the first sections formed in New Jersey. As such, it is part of a powerful network of nearly three million women nationwide with headquarters in Washington DC.”
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The theme of the luncheon is“Phenomenal and Fierce.” The keynote speaker at the NCNW luncheon will be 34th District Assemblywoman, Britnee N. Timberlake. Those honored for
their outstanding leadership, achievements and devotion to community service are:
The Honorable Victoria Pratt — Humanitarian Award
Dr. Albert J. Lewis, Jr. — Community Service
Adenah Bayoh — Business Award
Ursula S. Derios — Education Award
Vanessa McKenzie Newton — In-Service Award
Chase Christmas — Youth Award
Donation for the luncheon is $75. Tickets are available at https://phenomal-and-fierce.eventbrite.com or through luncheon chairperson, Gloria Matthews, 973-568-4932 or email: gamatt35@aol.com. For membership inquiries, contact Sandra Cook-McKnight, VP Membership at smckni7035@aol.com or Diane Brown Spencer, President at askdianenow@gmail.com.