NCNW Committee on Young Adult & Collegiate Affairs

02/06/2026

Join the Health Equity Subcommittee of NCNW YACA Committee by celebrating National Wear Red Day to honor the fight against heart disease!❤️

Wearing red raises awareness for women’s heart health, fighting against cardiovascular disease, and to support the American Heart Association for this empowering movement🫀

Who are YOU wearing red for today? Let us know in the comments below!❤️

02/03/2026

The Social Justice Subcommittee of NCNW YACA invites you to join our “Black Girl Bookclub” in celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month! “A Voice From the South” by Anna J. Cooper honors the roots of Black history. During Black History Month and Women’s History Month, we celebrate the Black women’s lived experiences as both history-makers and storytellers, to carry their legacies of social justice forward.

February 18th will be discussing pages 1 to 60💜📖

To download the book use the QRcode or link below: A Voice from the South, by Anna Julia Cooper - Free ebook download - Standard Ebooks: Free and liberated ebooks, carefully produced for the true book lover (https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/anna-julia-cooper/a-voice-from-the-south)

12/05/2025

The NCNW YACA Committee would like to highlight today’s YACA Session as it was a success!

Today’s breakout session, “A Movement, Not a Moment: The NCNW Pipeline from Youth to Legacy,” brought together youth, collegiate and young adult members to explore the NCNW journey and their role in advancing our 90-year legacy. Participants engaged in interactive activities, shared insights across generations and dive into intergenerational leadership. The session affirmed that our young leaders are not just the future of NCNW — they are shaping its impact right now.

The session was represented by 5 Affiliate Organizations, 6 Collegiate Sections, and 13 Community Sections represented in the session!💜

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

The NCNW YACA Committee is pleased to commemorate 90 years of sisterhood, service, and inspiring leadership today. On December 5, 1935, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune founded NCNW with a bold and transformative mission: to uplift, advocate for, and empower Black women, their families, and their communities. 9 decades later, we are still guided by her belief in the strength of togetherness, education, and deliberate action.
As we commemorate this achievement, we consider Dr. Bethune’s legacy, which is based on bravery, discernment, and a strong dedication to social change. She showed us that women can make a difference in the world when they unite with purpose. NCNW continues to proudly carry her torch, from promoting civil rights and educational access to attending to community needs and developing the next generation of leaders

Today, NCNW sections around the country reaffirm their commitment to the following goals: 
💜 Promoting justice and equity. 
💜 Educating and empowering our communities. 
💜 Serving with unity, dignity, and compassion 
💜 Promoting the welfare and voices of Black women worldwide.

We look forward with fresh dedication as we commemorate 90 years of advancement and purpose. Both the work and the legacy are ongoing.

Happy 90th Founder’s Day, NCNW! May we forever stand tall on the foundation Dr. Bethune laid and continue making an impact for generations to come💫💜

12/05/2025

The NCNW YACA Committee invites you to look at our Affiliate Assembly Lookbook as you prepare packing your outfits for each day!

Swipe through this post to get an idea on your events for this weekend!💜

11/17/2025

The NCNW YACA Committee of NCNW welcomes you to celebrate this week, “Falling for Sisterhood” Week!💜🧡🤎

We encourage all N’Sisters around the world once again to show how beautiful sisterhood can be during the coziest time of the year! Whether you’re going to the pumpkin patch or seeing the Wicked premiere, there is an activity for everyone!

Look through the numerous activities to complete and as you complete them, tag for a repost!💜

11/12/2025

Join the NCNW YACA Social Justice Subcommittee, in collaboration with Running Start, on November 20th at 6:30 PM for the “Elect Her” Workshop Series!💜

The future needs your voice!
Why wait for change when YOU are the change?

The future is female! Let’s make sure every girl has the tools to step up and create change! 🌟

Scan the QR code to register or click the link in our bio💜

11/10/2025

SAVE THE DATE! Join the NCNW YACA Social Justice Subcommittee, in collaboration with Running Start, on November 20th at 6:30 PM for the “Elect Her” Workshop Series!💜

The future needs your voice!
Why wait for change when YOU are the change?

The future is female! Let’s make sure every girl has the tools to step up and create change! 🌟

More details coming soon!

10/27/2025

Join the NCNW YACA Committee as they host the “Rooted & Rising: The Collegiate Training Series” TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 28th at 8pm EST

RSVP by signing up with the link in your emails or in our bio!

For any questions, please email [email protected]💜

10/25/2025

The East Stroudsburg University Section of NCNW ( showed support earlier this month for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by tabling and showing their support at the Pink Light Walk on their very own campus! This event allowed students to walk around campus in support of breast cancer awareness, patients, and their families. What a fantastic way to show support on campus grounds and breast cancer patients!🩷💜

10/25/2025

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Health Equity Subcommittee of NCNW YACA are sharing key facts on breast cancer, risk reduction, and screening guidelines.

🎗 Breast Cancer Awareness
Let’s talk about the facts, the risks, and how to protect ourselves. 💪🏾💕

💡 Did You Know?
📊 Black women are:

Less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than White women…

But 40-42% more likely to die from it.

More likely to be diagnosed with aggressive types, like triple-negative breast cancer.

Have a lower 5-year survival rate (81% vs. 91% for White women).

📌 Source: Breast Cancer Foundation

🛡 Ways to Reduce Your Risk
Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference:
✅ Maintain a healthy weight
✅ Stay active
✅ Eat more fruits, veggies & whole grains
✅ Cut back on alcohol
✅ Quit smoking
✅ Breastfeed if you’re able

📌 Source: Breast Cancer Research Foundation

👩🏾‍⚕️ Early Detection Saves Lives
🎯 Start mammograms at age 40 (every 2 years until 74) if you’re at average risk
⚠️ High-risk? Start as early as 30
🩺 Talk to your doctor if you notice:

Lumps

Pain or swelling

Ni**le discharge or dryness

‼️ Many people have no symptoms — screening is key.

📌 Source: Breast Cancer Research Foundation

💖 Your health matters. Awareness is power.