Become a member Want to be featured in IBWPPI’s monthly newsletter? We want to celebrate you! All members now have the opportunity to be

MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT Our Monthly Happy Hour Continues!   Our Monthly Virtual Happy Hour is one of the most cherished experiences within the IBWPPI community. It’s

Thank you for joining our Members-Only Office Hours Dear IBWPPI Members, Thank you to those who joined us for last night’s Members-Only Office Hours —

Open Letter to Mrs. Delerice Mackey, affectionately known as Ms. Dela Dear Ms. Dela, On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Dean of the

Good News! Expanded role with IBWPPI as the Travel Coordinator for IBWPPI’s People to People Travel Program. This membership benefit is designed to engage our

Good News! Congratulations to Nyah Avan on the completion of her studies at Howard University. The IBWPPI Family is proud of Nyah for getting through

A practicing attorney for 25 years and named a “Best Lawyer in America” for employment and labor law, Angela Reddock-Wright is an employment and labor

Congratulations to our Board Chairwoman, Hon. Katherine Smith, who hosted the 14th Annual Board of Directors Retreat and Meetings in Freeport, Grand Bahama on March

The International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute is proud to say that The Dorothy I. Height Global Leadership Academy is the signature Leadership Development Program

I don’t want to sound cliché when I say, “We are doing too much…” but, we are.

Now, that I have said that, allow me

On August 15th, IBWPPI wrapped up yet another successful Virtual Happy Hour, this time hosted by Gail Perry-Mason. Sisters gathered together in the name of

I don’t want to sound cliché when I say, “We are doing too much…” but, we are.

Now, that I have said that, allow me

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

Congrats to the Class of 2022! It is always an amazing moment when we can celebrate Black women. IBWPPI would like to congratulate Nayila Moore

Congratulations, Your Future is Bright! IBWPPI’s multiple projects in Kumasi, Ghana includes supporting the Sunday Morning Girls and the Academic Programs created through the work

IBWPPI supports the appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court. Born in Washington, DC, and raised in Florida, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Black History and Black Future, as my son Cody shared with me, are what we must celebrate together. Our history, while it is incredibly important

Register Now! Black History Happy Hour     You are invited to come to share joy with us this Black History Month! Join us for

The first reason I love December is that it is a time for spiritual reflection. As a young girl growing up in the Bahamas, I

Dorothy I. Height Global Leadership Academy Scholarships Available! Click Here to Apply Now!   Join the Movement – Be A Part of a First –

Town Hall Informational Meeting: Haiti You are invited to join us for a power hour conversation about what is really going on with Haitians in

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A practicing attorney for 25 years and named a “Best Lawyer in America” for employment and labor law, Angela Reddock-Wright is an employment and labor

IBWPPI Takes Center Stage at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women The International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute held our inaugural session at

Promoting the Safety and Security of Women of African Descent Mark your calendar for IBWPPI’s session “Promoting the Safety and Security of Women of African

DIH Academy: Faculty Spotlight This January, IBWPPI held the program kick-off for the Dorothy I. Height Leadership Academy. The first meeting was an inspiring day

Salute VP-Elect Kamala Harris Next Wednesday, we say hello to our first Black woman and first South Asian-American Vice President. To celebrate Kamala Harris and

Highlights of our Work in 2020 With the ongoing commitment of our members, IBWPPI has continued to advocate for Black women through acts of kindness

We are in a state of perpetual gratitude for the men and women who support the work of the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute.

In this Thanksgiving holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of our members and supporters.

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity where non-profit organizations seek to encourage supporters to give just before the end of the year. The

What a time in our history? We have just witnessed the highest turnout of voters in a presidential election. What does that mean for all

We the people cast the highest number of votes ever casted in a US Presidential Election, resulting in California, Senator Kamala Harris becoming the first

Know the Facts About Your Health         Most breast cancers are found in women who are age 50 or older, but breast

The 12th annual IBWPPI Policy Forum was a success! We thank all of our attendees who came together for a powerful dialogue over the course

Speaker Spotlight: IBWPPI Young Ambassador and Fellow, Chanelle Brown. We’re just one day away from the 12th annual Policy Forum happening on September 10, 2020.

Join Us for a Powerful Convening of Global Black Women Leaders on September 10, 2020.

IBWPPI is excited to share the invitation to join us at our 12th annual Policy Forum. There are over 30 program participants from across the

In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute (IBWPPI) is concerned about the disruption of social services, regular work

It is with tremendous excitement and enthusiasm that we announce the appointment of Bernita McCann to the Executive Committeee of the Board of Directors for

As an organization that advocates for Black women in the United States and abroad, our constituency consists of mothers, aunts, grandmothers, daughters and sisters that

As we approach the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, we dedicate this COVID-19 update to the state of our education system and the prioritization

Tuesday, May 5 th , is Giving Tuesday. We are excited to join thousands of organizations across the globe for this day of giving. Here

Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair Emeritus of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), was a civil rights and women’s rights leader who advocated for

This edition of our Coronavirus update will be focused on COVID-19’s impact on Black businesses. Many women on IBWPPI’s Board of Directors and within our

Preparing at Home: Create a Plan for You and Your Family As of March 19 th , the total cases in the United States spread

The 2020 IBWPPI Planning Retreat Was a Success! It’s been just a few weeks since IBWPPI membership and Board of Directors gathered in Atlanta for

Background The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading national public health institute, describes COVID -19 as a respiratory illness that spreads from

We’re Returning to Atlanta for the 2020 IBWPPI Planning Retreat We are excited to welcome IBWPPI Board of Directors and members back to Atlanta for

Thank you for opening your hands and your hearts in support of IBWPPI and the service we offer to the women and their families globally.

Save the Date for #GivingTuesday It’s almost that time again. #GivingTuesday is just a few weeks away and we’re excited to join thousands of organizations

Our Work in Ghana: Changing One Life at a Time In just one month, the International Black Women Public Policy Institute (IBWPPI) has already made

IBWPPI Supports Bahamian Families Affected by Hurricane Dorian Our hearts are heavy from the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian. IBWPPI is set to do our

Commemorating National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which culminates in the annual observation of National