By Joe W. Bowers Jr., Edward Henderson and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media - California State University has appointed Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes as its first female president, California is suing five of the world's largest oil companies for billions of dollars in damages, and a bill to allow churches to build affordable housing has passed the California Legislature.
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media - The San Francisco Commission and Department on the Status of Women (DOSW) moved one step closer to helping transform the Golden Gate City into a fully-gender equitable city by staging an event centered on women’s voices, perspectives, and ideas.
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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. Walkerâs 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 Timesâ best-selling author and NAACP Image Award Winner, Ms. Iyanla Vanzant. This yearâs honorees are Aimee Allison, Founder and President, She the People; Nicole Felix, Chief Operating Officer, Pound Bizness; Tanzanika Carter, Assistant Sheriff, San Francisco Sheriffâs Office; and Vera Moore, Market Manager-Community Engagement, Corporate Responsibility, JP Morgan Chase.