National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Bergen/Passaic Chapter

EMAIL US

CALENDAR

DONATE

PROGRAMS & COMMITTEES

Health Committee: Chaired by Naa-Solo Tettey, EdD

The committee believes that health is more than the absence of illness; it is a state of well-being. We embrace a definition of health in its broadest form. Knowledge is the key. Education and advocacy for issues related to maintaining wellness, illness prevention, the recognition of health disparities and the awareness of health related careers. The overall wellness of the African-American Woman and her family is our concern. Priority areas of focus for the Health Committee include heart and cardiovascular diseases, HIV/AIDS education, nutrition, breast cancer awareness, and education/awareness of the affordable care act.

Our Feb 2nd, 2024, our powerful and engaging “15th Annual Heart Healthy!” program attracted over virtual 250 participants. We salute our Dear Sister, Rev. Tami Weaver Henry, who received the Gold Heart Award and Deborah “Beechie” Witcher Jackson who won the Classic Women in Red Award.

View Event Details

Our February 10th, 2024 “Matters of the Heart” program expanded on our Heart Healthy event with an in-person program. With the support of our community partners, this program was presented by the American Heart Association. It included a CPR demo, blood pressure screenings, exercise session with TFitness, and a nutrition demo.

View Event Details

View Video



PUBLIC ADVOCACY

Focusing on local, state and national political areas through voter education, registration and research.



HEALTH

The overall wellness of the African-American Woman and her family is our concern. Knowledge is the key.



EDUCATION

Enhancing and encouraging leadership skills in young girls. Advocating in support of educational issues for black women of all ages.



ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Promoting the economic stability and advancement of African American women through symposiums, workshops and community forums.