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The DOROTHY I. HEIGHT
Global Leadership Academy
Black Women’s Embassy Capital Campaign Project
Black Women’s Embassy Capital Campaign Project
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Not Deterred, Determined
Dorothy I. Height Global Leadership Academy Weekend Washington, D.C. What does having a seat at the table really mean? It means that you have an opportunity to sit with high-ranking officials, to listen and be heard on issues that are important to you. Then aided with this information, make a difference in your community and world. Such an opportunity is afforded to successful graduates at the end of the six
Not Deterred, Determined
Dorothy I. Height Global Leadership Academy Weekend Washington, D.C. What does having a seat at the table really mean? It means that you have an opportunity to sit with high-ranking officials, to listen and be heard on issues that are important to you. Then aided with this information, make a difference in your community and
Our Mission is to work in the US and internationally to convene hearings and discussions to evaluate the impact of current public policies and to initiate new policies that address the major threats to the well-being of Black women and our families.
Life is good! It is only our thoughts, choices and actions towards the situations we meet in life each moment of time that makes life look bad! The same bad situation in life that makes one person think badly inspires another to do a noble thing! The same good situation in life that makes one person feel so good to get into a bad situation inspires another person to create another good situation because of the good situation. It is all about thoughts, choices and actions! Life is good! Live it well!”
― Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
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We push policies that improve women lives
Inspired by the legacy of Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair Emerita, National Council of Negro Women, Barbara A. Perkins and Ka Flewellen both made a decision to become advocates for Black Women around the world and thus founded the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute. These women separately traveled with Dr. Height… Read more
Our Policies
We are conveners and policy influencers, who develop and implement initiatives that focus on four main pillars – Education, Health and Wellness, Economic Security and the Eradication of Human Trafficking.
Human Trafficking
We track and support legislation aimed at the elimination of human trafficking.
Health & wellness
We have partnered with the Haiti Water Project to supply wells and cisterns throughout the country.
Economic Security
We track and support both state and federal legislation in this area and we have been strong supporters of President Obama’s initiatives and legislation in this arena.
education
IBWPPI has established a Reading Room Initiative. In each country where IBWPPI convenes, a Reading Room is established.