NCNW Valdosta Lowndes Metropolitan Section

10/30/2026

The NCNW Valdosta-Lowndes Metro Section was proud to support the 100 Black Men of Valdosta’s 31st Annual Black Tie Banquet!

Our Section President Frankie Keeling, First Vice President Latoya Brown, and Immediate Past President Karla Walker were in attendance for an inspiring evening celebrating leadership, mentorship, and Black excellence.

We commend the 100 Black Men of Valdosta for their continued dedication to empowering youth and strengthening our community!

10/29/2026

MISSED PURPLE DAY? DON’T MISS THE MESSAGE!

Our 2nd Annual Purple Day at Valdosta City Hall brought together elected officials, community leaders, and residents for powerful conversations on civic engagement, voting rights, and community empowerment!

THE FULL VIDEO IS NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE!

CLICK TO WATCH: https://youtu.be/C3CaBFpLTBI

WATCH THE CONVERSATION. SHARE THE VIDEO. AMPLIFY THE MESSAGE! Help us extend the impact of Purple Day beyond City Hall and into our community.

OUR VOICES. OUR RIGHTS. OUR COMMUNITY.

💜 OUR VOICES. OUR RIGHTS. OUR COMMUNITY!Experience the 2nd Annual...

10/29/2026

💜14 WOMEN. 14 STORIES OF IMPACT. ONE EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY. 💜

Leadership is not simply about the positions we hold. It is about the lives we transform, the barriers we break, and the doors we open for others.

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) Valdosta-Lowndes Metro Section proudly celebrates our 14 distinguished Community Leadership Nominees for the 12th Annual Bethune Leadership Recognition Banquet!

These remarkable women are more than leaders in their respective fields. They are visionaries, trailblazers, advocates, mentors, and agents of change.

From classrooms and boardrooms to hospitals, city halls, and neighborhoods, their influence reaches far beyond professional titles. They are strengthening families, advancing education, championing health equity, expanding economic opportunities, and inspiring generations of future leaders.

Each nominee represents a unique journey, yet all share a common commitment: lifting others as they rise.

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Valdosta State University Student Union Ballroom

As we prepare for this distinguished celebration, we proudly recognize these 14 extraordinary women who are carrying forward the enduring legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.

Their leadership inspires. Their service empowers. Their impact leaves a legacy.

Join us in celebrating our 2026 Community Leadership Nominees! 👏🏾

10/28/2026

THE COUNTDOWN TO ELECTION DAY IS ON!

And our NCNW Valdosta-Lowndes Metro Section Black Diamonds Youth Group has a special message for YOU!

With Election Day just around the corner, our next generation of leaders is reminding us that every voice matters and civic engagement is everyone’s responsibility!

📅 Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

🎥 WATCH, LISTEN, AND SHARE! Help our Black Diamonds spread their message and encourage every eligible voter to make a plan to participate!

💜 THE FUTURE HAS A VOICE. LET’S MAKE SURE IT’S HEARD!

10/28/2026

💜 OUR VOICES. OUR RIGHTS. OUR COMMUNITY. A SUCCESSFUL PURPLE DAY!

The NCNW Valdosta-Lowndes Metro Section proudly celebrates the success of our 2nd Annual Purple Day at Valdosta City Hall, held on October 27, 2026!

What an impactful evening of meaningful dialogue, civic engagement, and community empowerment!

We extend our sincere appreciation to our distinguished speakers and panelists for sharing their time, knowledge, and perspectives:

💜 Councilman Nick Big-Nick Harden
💜 Councilwoman Viviann Cody
💜 Dr Melinee Calhoun, Black Voters Matter Fund
💜 State Representative Dr. Alvin Payton Jr., Georgia House District 177
💜 State Representative-elect Elsie Napier, Georgia House District 177

Your participation helped foster important conversations about voting rights, civic responsibility, community accountability, and the issues that impact our communities.

A special thank you to our outstanding Social Justice Committee, led by Chair Dr. Nicole Gunn Parker Nicole and Vice Chair Attorney Karla Walker, for your dedication, leadership, and thoughtful planning in making this event a success!

To everyone who attended, participated, and supported this initiative, thank you for demonstrating the power of community engagement and collective action!

THE CONVERSATION DOESN’T END HERE. THE WORK CONTINUES!

BE INFORMED. BE ENGAGED. BE PRESENT.

10/27/2026

History has been made, and the next generation of NCNW leadership is rising!

We proudly celebrate the newly elected Youth, Young Adult and Collegiate Affairs (YACA) leaders who are stepping into national leadership roles, marking a historic milestone with the highest representation of YACA constituents elected to national office in NCNW’s history!

These dynamic leaders represent the power of investing in emerging voices, creating pathways for leadership, and ensuring that the next generation has a seat at the table.

As we honor the legacy of those who paved the way, we celebrate the women who are helping shape what comes next.

Congratulations to our newly elected leaders! May your service inspire bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and continued progress for generations to come. 💜

10/27/2026

VALDOSTA, TODAY IS THE DAY! LET’S POWER UP TOGETHER!

Your Voice. Your Vote. Our Community.

The NCNW Valdosta-Lowndes Metro Section invites you to join us TODAY for the 2nd Annual Purple Day at Valdosta City Hall!

Join community leaders, residents, and advocates for an evening of meaningful dialogue, civic engagement, and voter empowerment.

📅 TODAY | October 27, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Valdosta City Hall
216 E. Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA

💜 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

📣 VALDOSTA, YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS!

Wear your purple, bring a friend, and join us TONIGHT as we come together to strengthen our community through awareness, advocacy, and action!

SHOW UP. GET INFORMED. POWER UP!

10/27/2026

YOUR VOICE MATTERS. SO DOES YOUR ECONOMIC FUTURE!

The NCNW Valdosta-Lowndes Metro Section’s Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Committee is proud to introduce The Empowerment Exchange, our NEW quarterly newsletter!

Our inaugural edition explores the powerful connection between civic participation and economic opportunity, because the decisions made at the ballot box can impact our families, finances, businesses, and communities.

GET INFORMED. MAKE YOUR VOTING PLAN. SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE!

We invite you to read our first edition, explore the issues that matter to you, and share this valuable resource with your family, friends, and community!

EMPOWERED VOICES. INFORMED DECISIONS. STRONGER COMMUNITIES.

10/27/2026

💜COLLEGIATE NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT!💜

The NCNW Valdosta-Lowndes Metro Section proudly recognizes our Collegiate Nominee for the 12th Annual Bethune Leadership Recognition Banquet, taking place Saturday, November 7, 2026!

Join us as we celebrate the next generation of women leaders who embody excellence, service, and the enduring legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.

Honoring Leadership. Celebrating Service. Advancing Legacy.

10/27/2026

Our immediate past president and social justice vice chair Karla Walker proudly represented NCNW Valdosta Lowndes Metropolitan Section at the POWER UP: READY TO VOTE Rally for Fair Access to the Ballot, held at The King Center in Atlanta as part of the 62nd NCNW National Convention.

Joining NCNW members and leaders from across the nation, our representatives stood in solidarity to promote voter empowerment, equitable ballot access, and civic participation.

We proudly recognize our members for carrying the voice, presence, and commitment of the Valdosta-Lowndes Metro Section onto the national stage!