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The Nassau County Section of the National Council of Negro Women held its annual luncheon on Oct. 19. From left honorees Gwynn Campbell and Edmonia Scott, Councilman Donovan Richards, and honoree Simone Nicolas.

Inwood resident Gwynn Campbell honored by National Council of Negro Women Inc.

Gwynn Campbell, a longtime Inwood resident and community volunteer, was recognized for her civic service by the Nassau County Section of the National Council of Negro Women Inc. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/25/19

Nassau County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. members Annie Reyes and Evelyn Jackson are organizing the Black History Month program at the Five Towns Community Center on Feb. 21.

Working to inspire the younger generation

After Hurricane Sandy’s aftermath threatened to cancel their Black History Month celebration, Nassau County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. members Annie Reyes and Evelyn Jackson decided they would take charge and bring the vital program to the community. more

By Ann Friedman | 2/6/13

At the Black History program held by Nassau County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Annie Reyes talked about segregation.

National Council marks Black History Month [Photo gallery]

On Feb. 17, the Nassau County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. held their annual Black History Program at the Five Towns Community Center. more

EVELYN JACKSON | 3/1/12

Young people gather round for a ‘Fit for Life’ workshop at the Five Towns Community Center.

Five Towns community is ‘Fit for Life’

On Tuesday, April 26 the Youth Council D.I.V.A. of the Nassau County Section of the National Council of Negro Women visited the Head Start program at the Five Towns Community Center to foster a day of physical fitness for the preschoolers to fight obesity through their national program ‘Fit for Life.’ more

EVELYN JACKSON | 5/5/11

At the Founder’s Day Tea members of the local National Council of Negro Women gathered together. From left, Corresponding Secretary Paula Mills, Treasurer Mary McKay, Edith Peterson, considered the senior member at 96, and Historian Annie Reyes.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

The National Council of Negro Women held its Founder’s Day Tea celebration in honor of Women’s History Month at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence last Sunday. more

3/31/11

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