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South Florida Women of Color Building relationships and uniting leaders
www.Nationalwomenofcolor.com WHO ARE WE? We do this through uniting leaders and building professional relationships.

MISSION OF WOCEI: TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND LEADERSHIP BY WOMEN OF COLOR

Our goal is to be the leader in promoting the professional growth of Women of Color. We plan a number of events throughout the year to include our annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference (September 9 -11, 2016); Advocates for Change Forums; Business Etiquette sessions; Health Fairs; Diversity Training Opportunities for companies; Candidate Forums; a Professional Mentorship Program; Heritage awareness forums and much more. ABOUT THE WOMEN OF COLOR EMPOWERMENT INSTITUTE, INC. The Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc. (WOCEI) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to addressing public policy issues of concern to Women of Color in South Florida and elsewhere. Some of our objectives include:
● Building awareness of health care disparities, disease and social ills that disproportionately impact Women of Color nationwide;

● Supporting and encouraging women leaders to run and win public office;

● Developing capacities for social change that will empower women to transform communities;

● Developing programming that will increase and promote heritage awareness;

● Combating stereotypes, double standards and bias against Women of Color;

● Providing training opportunities for businesses and government;
● Providing mentoring programming;

● Expanding technological capacity for Women of Color;

● Uniting Women of Color with multicultural differences. We work collaboratively with a number of state and local partners, including but not limited to universities, bar associations, urban leagues, corporations, sororities and links chapters. Our largest yearly project is the Women of Color Empowerment Conference. The leadership conference focuses on educating and motivating dynamic Women of Color to lead organizations, launch effective advocacy campaigns and take full advantage of technology in today’s marketplace. We take the successful strategies discussed during the conferences and formulate yearly programming directed towards transforming communities. WOCEI has also established a professional mentorship program for young and emerging professionals. WOCEI’s events are well attended and supported by state, local and federal leaders. Past event speakers have included Trumpet Awards Founder Xernona Clayton; Judy Smith, the inspiration behind the hit television show Scandal; Africa Channel founder Paula Madison; MSNBC’s Joy Reid; Congresswoman Donna Edwards; Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince, American Bar Association President, Paulette Brown; television Judge Glenda Hatchett and Gina Paige, Founder of African American Ancestry, to name a few. Our panel conference discussions have been comprised of women news anchors; election experts, technology experts, top corporate executives and legal scholars from across the nation. Our programming has received national awards from various organizations. In 2014, the conference was featured on C-Span. In order to continue our great programming and grow into a national linkage and policy research institute for Women of Color, we need you as a partner. Please review our objectives and let us know how you are planning to join the movement! Visit us at nationalwomenofcolor.com to become a member.

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10/02/2026

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Become a member of WOCEI today by going to .com.

For 15 years, people have traveled from near and far to gather in the beautiful City of Fort Lauderdale for the Women of...
09/28/2026

For 15 years, people have traveled from near and far to gather in the beautiful City of Fort Lauderdale for the Women of Color Empowerment Conference.

Over those years, the conference has brought thousands of visitors to our city—putting “heads in beds” and generating meaningful economic activity for hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, transportation providers, vendors, and local businesses.

This year, our various conference events welcomed more than 800 attendees, along with vendors and community partners. Together, we helped bring new visitors, energy, and business to Fort Lauderdale.

I am deeply grateful to the City of Fort Lauderdale for recognizing the Women of Color Empowerment Institute and proclaiming September 11–13, 2026, as Women of Color Empowerment Weekend. The City’s proclamation recognizes that the conference has:

“Welcomed hundreds of participants to Fort Lauderdale each year, contributing to the local economy while showcasing our community as a destination for leadership, collaboration, culture and consequential dialogue…”

What a powerful acknowledgment of the impact we have worked so intentionally to create.

Thank you to Mayor Dean Trantalis and the Fort Lauderdale City Commission for recognizing this 15-year legacy. And thank you to every person who has attended, supported, sponsored, presented, volunteered, or helped build it. This achievement belongs to you too.

Fifteen years of purpose, power, and progress—and a lasting investment in Fort Lauderdale and our local economy.

Made for this Moment! 15th ANNIVERSARY EDITION!
09/19/2026

Made for this Moment! 15th ANNIVERSARY EDITION!

The 15th Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference was absolutely fire 🔥.
09/19/2026

The 15th Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference was absolutely fire 🔥.

Powering up at the 15th Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference!
09/19/2026

Powering up at the 15th Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference!

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09/02/2026

Vivica Fox says register now! Go to
Nationalwomenofcolor.com today!

Artificial intelligence is transforming medicine—and the future is already here! 🤖🩺Join us for a timely and inspiring co...
08/30/2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming medicine—and the future is already here! 🤖🩺

Join us for a timely and inspiring conversation with physician, entrepreneur and healthcare innovator Dr. Tisha Rowe, facilitated by Dr. Anique Bryan. Together, they will explore how AI can revolutionize healthcare, help us live healthier lives and empower women to embrace technology as a tool for working—and leading—smarter.

You do not want to miss this forward-looking discussion at the 15th Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference!

📅 September 11–13, 2026

🔗 Register today at NationalWomenofColor.com

Vivica A. Fox is joining us! Come be inspired, empowered, and connected at the 15th Annual Women of Color Empowerment Co...
08/30/2026

Vivica A. Fox is joining us! Come be inspired, empowered, and connected at the 15th Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference. This is the moment—and the room—you don’t want to miss. Register today at Nationalwomenofcolor.com!

Whether you are stretching every dollar, beginning to save, growing your investments or planning your legacy, this conve...
08/27/2026

Whether you are stretching every dollar, beginning to save, growing your investments or planning your legacy, this conversation is for you. Financial empowerment must begin wherever you are.

Join us for “Money Moves for Every Moment: Stretch, Save, Grow and Protect,” an honest and practical conversation about making your money work for you at every stage of life.

Facilitated by Burnadette Norris-Weeks, this timely panel brings together two powerful perspectives: Lisa Rogers-Cherry, author and financial literacy coach, and Eric Vainder, Senior Market Executive at Northern Trust. Together, they will share practical strategies to help you manage today’s financial realities, prepare for the unexpected, build wealth and protect what you have worked hard to achieve.

Join us September 11–13 in Fort Lauderdale for the 15th Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference.

Register today at Nationalwomenofcolor.com.

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401 NW 7th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33311

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