Toledo Club of Nanbpwc Inc

Toledo Club of Nanbpwc Inc History of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. Unfortunately, Mrs. Even though an invalid, Mrs. In July of 1935, Mrs.

The late Emma Odessa Young, a realtor from New York City and a member of the New York Club of Business and Professional Women, conceived the idea of an organization of business and professional women in 1934. Young became an invalid and never sought to head the organization. Young’s mind was alert and her interest keen. She was satisfied to witness the progress of the organization before her passi

ng in 1944. Ollie Chinn Porter, president of the New York Club, extended an invitation to the local clubs, which were organized as Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, to join with them to form a national organization. The Founders were Emma Odessa Young, Ollie Chinn Porter and Effie Diton of New York City; Bertha Perry Rhodes, Josephine B. Keene and Adelaide Fleming of Philadelphia; and Goldeana Pearle Flipping of Atlantic City. After a year of meetings, the first convention was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey on July 9-11, 1936, at the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church on Artic Avenue. Elected the first national president was Mrs. Ollie Chinn Porter. The aim of this newly formed national organization was then, as it is today, to attract women of high caliber to organize similar clubs within their communities. Facing the realities of the times, their daring and inspiring goals were to share their experiences and exchange information; to protect their interest and to encourage and develop opportunities for black women in businesses and professions. During this time in our history, black people were called “Negroes”. Very few had businesses or professions. Most were still deep in the throes of the depression. The fact that these black women had the courage to found such an optimistic organization is astounding and is a lasting testimony to their faith in themselves, our people, and the future. The founders were owners, managers, college graduates, and other professionally licensed women, who had managed to realize some measure of personal success, at a time when there was no national movement to improve the lot of black Americans; where there was no black capitalism program, nor any black studies curricula. Still, these women felt prepared to offer leadership.

We had our Juneteenth celebration today! We fellowshiped, ate and played games. Thank you to those that participated
06/13/2026

We had our Juneteenth celebration today! We fellowshiped, ate and played games. Thank you to those that participated

We would like to thank our silver sponsors for supporting the 2026 Debutante Cotillion: S & G, Key Bank and Henry Jewelr...
06/08/2026

We would like to thank our silver sponsors for supporting the 2026 Debutante Cotillion: S & G, Key Bank and Henry Jewelry

We would like to thank our gold sponsors for their contribution to the 2026 Debutante Cotillion: SSOE and New Concepts
06/08/2026

We would like to thank our gold sponsors for their contribution to the 2026 Debutante Cotillion: SSOE and New Concepts

We would like to give a special thank you to our platinum sponsor for the 2026 Debutante Cotillion: House of Day Funeral...
06/08/2026

We would like to give a special thank you to our platinum sponsor for the 2026 Debutante Cotillion: House of Day Funeral Home

Our Debutantes participated in the Old West End parade
06/06/2026

Our Debutantes participated in the Old West End parade

Today, we presented our Debutantes with their award checks
06/03/2026

Today, we presented our Debutantes with their award checks

Today, Toledo City Council honored the 2026 Debutantes. Thank you
05/27/2026

Today, Toledo City Council honored the 2026 Debutantes. Thank you

Congratulations to our 1st runner up for Miss Debutante Sabriah Greer
05/24/2026

Congratulations to our 1st runner up for Miss Debutante Sabriah Greer

Congratulations to our 2026 Miss Debutante Marleya Smith
05/24/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Miss Debutante Marleya Smith

Our 2026 Miss Congeniality is Dana Bethany. Congratulations
05/24/2026

Our 2026 Miss Congeniality is Dana Bethany. Congratulations

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