Community Empowerment GALLERY 
The St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section is committed to supporting community outreach events that educate and
strenghten the public welfare.
NCNW Attends Next Stepp Banquet
SPMS members  attended the Next Stepp Banquet.  Next Stepp is an organization educates, supports and empowers women who experence unplanned pregnancies with compassionate and professional medical care.  (October 19, 2019)
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NCNW Celebrates Karen Davis-Pritchett's Promotion to VP at Empath
SPMS member Karen Davis-Pritchett is surrounded by Metropolitan Section members as they celebrate her promotion to Vice President of Access and Inclusion at Empath Health.  Empath Health partners with our section on many community events.  We have scheduled several community events at their center.  Congratulations to Karen!  (October 16, 2019)
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NCNW Receives Award at Historic Bethel AME Gala Featuring Will Packer
The St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section received the Heritage Service Award for Exemplary Service and Dedication to improve and Enhance Our Community at Historic Bethel AME's Church 125th Heritage Gala.  President Thelma Bruce accepted the award on behalf of our section. Rickey Smiley was the MC and Will Packer was the featured speaker. (September 28, 2019)
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NCNW Partners  with Delta Sigma Theta's  Health & Wellness Expo
SPMS members manning the membership table at the Delta's Health Fair.  Members pictured: Sitting Left to Right:  Thelma Bruce, Beverly Campbell Standing:  Left to Right:  Tonya Cameron,, Georgia Thomas, Valerie Williams, Mae West, Sandra Law and Allene Ahmed-Gammage
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The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. partnered with other community organizations to promote healthy lifestyle changes.  

The event include representatives and sponsors from all aspects of the medical field.  Not only was physical health a focus, mental health and diet were hot topics.  Vendors were on site to take blood pressure, glucose screenings, hearing screenings, dental tips and cancer screenings.

The crowd was treated to extreme hip hop demostrations and sensational cooking tips from Chef Ray Flourney from Fit Kitchen.  Our very own Dr. Tomika Tomalin, City Deputy Mayor was on hand to provide information regarding A Healthy St. Petersburg.

SPMS considered partnering with the Deltas to be an opportunity to showcase our organization and drive economic benefit to the community.  Several shifts of SPMS members manned the table to ensure coverage throughout the Health Fair.
Member Georgia Thomas is a SPMS and Delta member and can be found supporting both organizations
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The St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section is committed to supporting community outreach events that educate and strenghten the public welfare.
NCNW Joins In "The Teacher Appreciation Week" at 
​John Hopkins Middle School
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​Pictured Left to Right:  Allene Ahmed-Gammage, Thelma Bruce, School Resource Officer Johnson, Ethel P. Robinson, School Coach and Cynthia Glenn.
Teachers change the lives of million of children every day, and their work and impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom.  They are with their students for the majority of their day providing instruction and guidance.

What better way to honor those teachers who are Everyday Heroes than by showing them that they are appreciated for all that they do.  Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-11, 2019.   NCNW members tood time to applaud the teachers at John Hopkins Middle School on Thursday, May 9, 2019 .

These pictures were taken on Thursday at John Hopkins Middle School, formerly 16th Street Elementary and Junior High School, the mighty, mighty Green and Gold Trojans.   NCNW sisters present had an opportunity to experience  dejeva:  "it takes a village" community conversation, discussing   memories,  do you remember, 'aint it funny how time changes', 

The discussions concluded with one imperative thought, "what can we do now to bring about positive change with women in our community and the education of their children?"  It was obvious to them that  one thing didn't change "it does take a village" to raise a child. 

The most exciting part of it all was that the members of our section that were present to salute the teachers were original Trojans, so cool. 
Johh Hopkins Middle School Mascot Many of the SPMS were original 16th Steet Junior High Trojans.  The school was named after principal John Hopkins.
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The St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section is committed to supporting community outreach events that educate and strenghten the public welfare.
Tampa NCNW Section Celebrates the Life of Dorothy Height with  Recognition Luncheon
Several members of the St.Peterburg Metropolitan Section traveled to Tampa to join in the Dorothy Height Luncheon on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Dr. Height is often celebrated for her role in charting the course of the NCNW organization.  A leader in the Civil Rights movement, Dr. Dorothy Height served as president of the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years  and was a women's rights activist, specifically focused on the issues of African-American women, including unemployment, illiteracy, and voter awareness..

The celebration included ladies wearing signature hats, a fashion show and a speaker.   Dr. Height was easily recognizable by her fashionable hats.  Annually, NCNW sections across the nation don hats to  celebrate the accomplishments of Dr. Height.
 
Dr. Dorothy Height 
 Born:   March 24, 1912, Richmond, VA
Died: April 20, 2010, Washington, D.C.
SPMS members take time for a photo op with the featured speaker.  Members left to right:  Allene Ahmed-Gammage, DeShay Collier, Mae West, SpeakerChloe Coney, Dorothy Milton, Sandra Gibson and Cynthia Glenn.​
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NCNW SIGNS ON AS CO-SPONSOR FOR RELAY FOR LIFE
W​​ithout hesitation,  St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated set the stage to become a co-sponsor of the 2019 Relay for Life Cancer Iniatitive.  Our Section coordinator, Timeka Walker led the charge of encouraging members to donate and to come out and participate in this worthy community event.  

Clearly, we all know of someone who has been affected by cancer, and this was the opportunity to do our part.  Our section surpassed it's goal of $1000.00. 
 
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2019
Encourages a New Commitment to an Old Commandment

Sisters United In Prayer  

Sisters United in Prayer

 Sisters come together to prayer for our community, city, state, country and world.

The Word declares "the prayers of the righteous availeth much", it also ask of us to "pray without ceasing" and to "pray ye one for the other".  

On Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. in the morning at Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church sisters and brothers of different faiths united to pray for the world in which we dwell.  Prayers were offered up for the elected officals, the schools, the clergy, for peace and for love.

Pastor Clarence Williams the pastor of Mt. Zion AME Church was the featured speaker.  His message was on point and heighten our awareness to loving one another as God has loved us.  Pastor Williams message was taken from John 13: 34-35 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
We were challenged to pray for one another and to be our brother's keeper / sister's keeper.  

The breakfast was sponsored by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Chaired by our very own NCNW Associate Member Pastor JC Pritchett.  Food was catered by Heavy's Catering.

Men of Their Faith United 
Missing from Photo:  Rabbi  W/ and Pastor Murphy

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NCNW Supports the First Lady in African American History Dinner

Fulfilling Our Mission

The NCNW's mssion is to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African ​​​descent as they su​pport their families and communities.

What better way to uphold and live out our mission than supporting an organization that celebrate the sucesses of African American Women.  

​For additional details see link:

NCNW Sisters that have been recognized for First in African American History

NCNW Sisters that supported the event on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

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Left:  Georgia Thomas

Right:  Renee Waymon





Participants and Award Recipients 

We can stop Human Trafficking through educating ourselves and others!  Be a Change Agent, Save A Life!

Human Trafficking is Real, What Can We Do?

Human Trafficking is Real, What can we do to eradicate the ghastly effects on the lives of victims?  

One of the first things people can do to eliminate Human Trafficking (HF) is by attending workshops like the one that was held today that so poignantly described the signs and results of human trafficking.  Once the education process is recognized, there is the opportunity to teach others and recognize victims.

The SPMS partnered with the Florida Department of  Junvenile Justice, Florida Children's System of Care and St. Petersburg College to present to the community the ills of human trafficking on society.  The common thread is that each of us have a responsiblity to stop this modern day slavery trade.  No one can do everything but everyone can do something.  This is our challenge.  Rise up and do something!

Florida recently ranked number 3 in the nation for HF.  If you see something say something.  Numbers to call:  1 800 962-2873 FL Abuse or 1 888 373-7888  Human Trafficking Hot Line.  


The workshop was facilliated by our very own SPMS member Pat Audrey McGee who has personally committed to engaging the community with information to make persons more  knowledgeable and aware of the signs of trafficking that could possibly be occuring right before you.  

The workshop consisted of speakers from Homeland Security, a HF survivor, and the Pasco County Sheriff's Office HF Commander.  There also was a Panel discussion hosted by the Salvation Army, Anti-Trafficking Director; panelist included representatives from Redefining Refuge, the St. Petersburg Police Dept HF Division, Florida Dept of Juvenile Justice and Community Outreach and Justice Restoration Center.  Emphasis was focused on no one agency can solve the problem it takes the community and governmental agencies to address this malady.  Victims local and national real life stories shared were heart-breaking and raw.  

Members of  SPMS attended and the Section provided the lunch refreshments.  Both SPC and SPMS received certificates for their partnership.  President Bruce accepted the award on our behalf.  

The next workshop will be in September 2019.
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Members connecting through community empowerment

Legacy Week  Prayer Breakfast  A Success

SPMS members continue to cast support for community empowerment on Saturday morning, February 9, 2019.  The prayer breakfast was held at 10:00 a.m. at Maximo Presybterian Church.  Our very own President Thelma Bruce was asked to give the Prayer for Women.  What an awesome experience.
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SPMS Members Attend Legacy Week Awards Dinner

The Black Tie, Legacy Awards Dinner was held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Empath Health at 5:00 pm.  The event was presided by our very own member Karen Davis-Pritchett.  Her husband, Rev. JC Pritchett, associate SPMS member,  President of Legacy Week, presided over the announcing the Awards recipents.

The St Petersburg Metropolitan Section attended hosting two tables and were very proud to be in attendance to support the Legacy Awards Event to showcase our support of our two members as well as demostrate our support of keeping "Our Legacy Alive".  
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SPMS Supports Rev. JC Pritchett President of IMA Installation Service

On December 1, 2018, Associate SPMS member, Rev. JC Pritchett was installed as the  newly elected President of the Interdenominational  Ministerial Alliance (IMA). 

The installation program was held at Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ at 3:00 p.m.

Rev Pritchett and First Lady Karen Davis-Pritchett are both members of the St. Petersburg Metropolita  Section of the National Council of Negro Women.

Our section came out to be a part of this grand occasion.  Rev. Dr. Wayne G. Thompson, also an Associate Member of SPMS, delivered the installation address.
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  December 1, 2018, Rev. JC Pritchett, Associate Member, IMA Installation service.  Members attended to show their support. 
 September 22, 2018  Sickle Cell Benefit Dinner.  Ten NCNW members attended this event to highlight the significance in community  awareness of Sickle Cell Disease in the black community.