100 Black Women Middle Georgia chapter holds chartering ceremony

WARNER ROBINS — The Middle Georgia Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women inducted 56 women during a chartering ceremony on Saturday. 

The group gathered at the Rigby’s Conference Center to welcome the new organization into the area. Various local leaders were inducted including Charmain Curtis who will serve as president, Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick who will serve as second Vice President and Centerville Councilwoman Velicia Lowe. National President of the NCBW Virginia Harris also served as the keynote speaker of the event. 

The organization was founded in 1981 in New York City. Its mission is to advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in health, education and economic empowerment. 

It has about 67 chapters now, including the middle Georgia chapter. 

During the event, Harris said it was not just a day of celebration but of declaration. 

“A new chapter is rising, but you are not rising simply to have a chapter. You are rising to serve, you’re rising to advocate and you are rising to create a measurable impact in the community you call home,” she said. 

To keep up with the chapter, visit their Facebook page.