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 her studies with distinction. Ms. Avan joined IBWPPI as an intern in 2022, participated in our Young Ambassadors Program, and supported our work and events in Washington, DC. After completing a summer internship in Charlotte, NC at Bank of America, Ms. Avan was offered a
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 her studies with distinction. Ms. Avan joined IBWPPI as an intern in 2022, participated in our Young Ambassadors Program, and supported our work and events in Washington, DC. After completing a summer internship in Charlotte, NC at Bank of America, Ms. Avan was offered a
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 for
The Dorothy I. Height Global Leadership Academy (DIHGLA) is in its second year, graduating 35 successful students with excellence.
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 to
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 Donated a Fetal Doppler to The Cordella Sutherland Birthing Clinic Ghana. A fetal doppler is being used by the clinic to check unborn baby’s
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
This event is over. The event’s recap is coming soon.Thank You. Share Event donate awesome place for awesome people UI / UX Party Meetings Studio Marketing Town
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. On
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 is just
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. It
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