Greetings,

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On behalf of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, (NCBW) Incorporated- New Haven Metropolitan Chapter, I am incredibly excited to be elected the third President of our chapter in 2022. In our chapter’s six-year history, we have been blessed by the leadership of our first President Valencia Goodridge and second President Miriam James. During their tenure our chapter has gained model chapter year after year.

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The goal that I have set for our dynamic chapter in growing and retaining our membership, while being model chapter is bold and robust-yet attainable. At our September 2022 Induction Ceremony, four sisters joined our chapter. In 2023, eight sisters joined, and in 2024, seven sisters were inducted. In line with our mission of advocating on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment, I am excited that these women will lift their voices and talents to help us achieve our mission.

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Since our humble charter beginnings in 2016, NCBW-NEW Haven Metro which serves the greater New Haven and Fairfield County areas, have administered programs for the betterment of our communities. We are grateful to our members, partners, donors, and supporters who help us on this journey.  The weight of societal injustices can be burdensome. Each one of us can lighten the load by working together. I look forward to being the incoming President and joining you in our advocacy work. Let’s remain faithful, stay prayerful, as we make strides towards improving the lives of black women and girls. 

 

Sincerely,  

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Lorraine Gibbons

President