51 st Annual State Conference Theme: “Mississippi Council: We Are One – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
Leadership Rev. Shavon Arline Bradley National President/CEO Dr. A. Lois Keith National Board Chair Victoria T. Sharpe State President Alicia Fuller President, Kosciusko-Attala Section
Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club 500 Knox Road, Kosciusko, MS 39090 April 4-6, 2025 Hosted by Kosciusko - Attala Section
MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL
P.O. BOX 6503 Gulfport, Mississippi 39507
EXECUTIVE BOARD Victoria T. Sharpe President *Nevonnia Hays Vice President Farrah Wilder 2nd Vice President *Alicia Fuller 3rd Vice President Ruth Rucker Recording Secretary Leonia C. Wallace Correspondence Secretary Semonie Olive Assistant Secretary Dr. Brenda Moore Treasurer Laura Jernigan Financial Secretary Jacqulyn Willims Parliamentarian Barbara Jones Historian Willie T. Carter Chaplain Linda Thornton Sergeant at Arms *PRESIDENTS Vernie Boston Carissa Corbett Penny Rachael Ada Robinson Bernell Saffold Shelia Thompson
April 4, 2025
Victoria T. Sharpe, President
Greetings, On behalf of Mississippi Council of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. I extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to each one of you. Your presence here today is a testament to your unwavering dedication to the National Council of Negro Women’s (NCNW) mission of empowering and uplifting our communities. We gather today, united by our shared passion for the well-being of Black women and their communities. Let us draw inspiration from the remarkable legacies of Mary McLeod Bethune, Dorothy I. Height and the countless NCNW pioneers who paved the way for us. May this conference be a transformative experience, inspiring knowledge-sharing, meaningful connections, and collaborative action. Let us depart with renewed energy, a clear vision for the future, and a deep commitment to implementing the innovative strategies and ideas we explore here. As we continue to strive towards our goals, let us remain guided by NCNW' program priorities that are grounded on a foundation of critical concerns; Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Health Equity, S.T.E.A.M. & Education and an unwavering commitment to Social Justice. Wishing you a productive, memorable, and life-changing conference experience. May your time be filled with purpose, connection, and the collective power of our voices. Thank you for being an integral part of Mississippi Council of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Together, we can create a brighter, more equitable future for all. Sincerely, Victoria Thornton Sharpe
Victoria Thornton Sharpe State President
Mission: To lead, advocate for and empower women of African descent, their families and communities.
Shavon Arline-Bradley, MPH, M.Div., NCNW President & CEO Dr. A. Lois Keith, National Chair ncnw.org
Welcome to the
Minnie Greer – Conference Co-Chair Shareta Coleman – Conference Co-Chair Alyssa Olive – Scholarship Pageant Committee Chair Velvet Scott – Program Committee Chair Ruby Foster – Food Committee Chair LaTrenna Fleming – Decorations Committee Chair Tiffany Smith – Finance Committee Chair Talisha Sandifer – Vendor Committee Chair Charlotte F. Miller – Logistics Committee Chair The 51st NCNW State Conference Planning Committee Semone Olive – Conference Chair Kosciusko/Attala Section
Alicia Fuller – Section President
The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is an “organization of organizations,” comprised of 330 campus and community-based sections and 33 national women’s organizations that enlightens, inspires, and connects more than 2,000,000 women and men. Its mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families, and communities. It was founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist, and for more than fifty years, the iconic Dr. Dorothy Irene Height was president of NCNW. Today, the NCNW programs are grounded on a foundation of critical concerns that are now “NCNW Priorities.” Our organization promotes education; encourages entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and economic stability; educates women about health and promotes healthcare access, and promotes civic engagement and advocates for sound public policy and social justice. Past Presidents
51st State Conference Agenda Friday, April 4, 2025 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Registration 6:30 PM - Welcome Ceremony 8:30 PM - Opening Plenary I 8:30 PM - Until - Fellowship/Game Night
Saturday, April 5, 2025
11:00AM- Noon - Visit with Vendors
7:30AM - Noon - Registration 8:00AM-9:00AM- Harambee Breakfast 9:00AM - 9:15AM - Break 9:15AM - 10:00AM - Session 1 10:00AM - 11:00AM - Session 2 “Bridging the Gap: Technology for Every Age” “Legislative Updates- What We All Need to Know”
Entrepreneurship in Action Support local black businesses/vendors
Noon - 1:30 PM - Youth Luncheon 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM - Break 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM - Session 3 2:45-3:15- Session 4 Speaker: Tyler Murphy “Mindful Movements: Yoga for Every Body”
“Questions with the Queens”
“A Royal Evening” 5:30PM - 6:30PM - Social Hour 6:30PM - 9:00PM - Pageant / Banquet
9:00PM - Until - Dancing Miss NCNW Mississippi Scholarship Pageant
Sunday, April 6, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Memorial Breakfast 10:00 AM - Noon - Closing Plenary
Kosciusko Attala Section
Officers
President…………..................…….………….…Alicia Fuller 1st Vice president……..............…………………....... Minnie Greer 2nd Vice President…........…...................................Charlotte F. Miller 3rd Vice President…………………………......……. Jasmine Greer Recording secretary….....………..………….…… LaRhonda Odom Corresponding Secretary……...…………………...… Farrah Wilder Treasurer……………...….……………….…….…… Tiffany Smith Chaplain………....….............……..………............. Everlena Johnson Youth Leaders......... Alyssa Olive, Velvet Scott, Jasmine Greer & Farrah Wilder
Committee Chairs Finance………………………………………..……… Tiffany Smith Audit…………………………………………….…. Talisha Sandifer Social Justice………………......…………….……. LaRhonda Odom Programs Committee …….....………………….……. Minnie Greer Membership ……….....……….……….……….. Charlotte F. Miller Ways and Means……….…........……………..……..Yolanda Talley Historian………………………………….…….Mary Sue Harmon
Membership Roster
Legacy Life Member Charlotte F. Miller
Willie Alice Kern Cathy Kimbrough Rosie Patterson Alicia Riley Life Members
Minnie Greer Everlena Johnson Della Jackson
Arnita Riley Ilona Saffold
Talisha Sandifer Yolanda Talley
* Subscribing to Life Membership Annual
Luandra Banks Patricia Bell Shakita Brown Willena Burt Virginia Clark Shareta Coleman Regina Coats Jeanette Edwards Juanita Fleming LaTrenna Fleming Ruby Foster Sherry Foster Alicia Fuller Sommer Georgia
Jasmine Greer Kimberly Griffin MarySue Harmon Thelma Hornsby Linda Jamison Debra Ann Jones* Bobra Knox Marion Lowery Iretis Mallett Kathaleen Mallett Tina McNeal Nadian Myrick Sylvia Nash LaRhonda Odom Angela O’Neal Alyssa Olive Semone Olive*
Mahogany Perteet Velvet Scott Brenda Smith Emmaria Thornton Farrah Wilder* Jacqueline Winters Kimberly Jackson Tiffany Smith Ora Gladney Mary Gladney Georgia Johnson* Kayla Winters Erma Winters
Betty Gordon Camryn Greer Coryana Greer
Laiya Harmon Savannah Perteet Collegiate
Breelan Carter Keyondra Ferguson
Terrica Talley Amyeryia Winters
Youth
Sara Coleman Jessalyn Coats Leela Coats Morgan Davis Mariah Dodd Bernice Fleming
Casadee Fletcher Khy’Leigh Greer SeMya Henderson Jamiyah Johnson Thomyah Kern
Rae’Lynn Marks Chloe McNeal Ariyah Miller Calyn Sharp Morgan Wilder Olivia Young
2025 Miss NCNW Mississippi Scholarship Pageant
Mistress of Ceremony Pageant Director, Alyssa Olive Kosciusko-Attala Section Saturday, April 5, 2025 Social Hour 5:30-6:30 pm
Opening Remarks …............................. Camryn Greer, Kosciusko/Attala Section Welcome ........................................................Alyssa Olive, Kosciusko/Attala Section Blessing of Food .....................................Nevonia Hays, Dorothy I. Height Section Serving of Dinner ...................................................................Cam’s Catering, LLC. Introduction of Judges Andrea Toney | Monique Bretgette | Henrycia Simmons | Jada January Miss Black North Mississippi Miss Black Corinth Miss Black Mississippi Award Winning Miss Black Mississippi Contestant
Parade and Introductions
Madison White Daisy Davis Kinsley Judon Calyn Sharp Contestants:
Representing:
Escorts:
Dorothy I. Height Section MS Gulf Coast Section Okolona Section Kosciusko/Attala Section
Amarion Glover Adam Reed Greer Jr.
Joshua Brown David Harmon
What is NCNW? ………......……….. Towana Olive, Kosciusko/Attala Section Performing Arts ……….............................…………………Pageant Contestants Recognitions ………… Victoria T. Sharpe, NCNW Mississippi State President Evening Gown Walk & On Stage Question NCNW Song ……..................………..........………NCNW Sisters in Attendance Award Ceremony Closing Remarks ..........................Alicia Fuller, Kosciusko/Attala Section President
Memorial Breakfast Sunday, April 6, 2025 8:00 am Mistress of Ceremony Charlotte F. Miller. Kosciusko-Attala Section Greetings Invocation and Grace…....... Ada Miller Robinson, Metro Jackson Section
Breakfast Caterer: IC’s Catering Service
Introduction of Guest Speaker…. Ilona Saffold, Kosciusko-Attala Section Inspirational Message………………………..………Pastor Martha Jones New Center Ridge M B Church / Heaven is My Goal Outreach Ministry Selection…………………………………………………Samantha Myles
Memorial Observance / Roll Call Leonia C. Wallace - MS Gulf Coast Section
Lighting of the Memorial Candles……………………...…….. Section Presidents Selection……………………….....................…………………Samantha Myles Closing Remarks……………..……………… Victoria T. Sharpe, State President Closing Prayer…........................................................................…...Min. Betty Petty, Dorothy I. Height Quad Counties Section
Pastor Martha Jones This dynamic Woman of God is the Founder and Leader of Heaven Is My Goal Outreach Ministry in McAdams, MS. She is also the Pastor of New Center Ridge M.B Church in Sallis, MS. Broadcast of her Ministry and Church services can be heard each Sunday morning at 8:00a.m. on the airways of Boswell Media on 98.3 FM as well as on the Cruisin '98 or Tune In app from your smart phone. Her Outreach includes Friday night praise for the youth in the community and surrounding area, delivering "Buckets of Love" during the Christmas season, providing area, delivering "Buckets of Love" during the Christmas season, providing church services to those in jail and in the Nursing Home Facilities, Thanksgiving dinner with delivery services available, and Front Yard services just to name a few. Pastor Jones is a wife, a mother of two, and a grandmother of nine. After 33 years with the Attala County School District where she served as Child Nutrition Manager for McAdams High School, Pastor Jones retired May 2024. She now spends her days on the go for the Lord serving in many capacities. In addition to her church and ministry, she helps any who calls upon her services if possible. In conclusion, Pastor Jones is no stranger to anyone. Her love for people speaks volumes and you can't help but love who she is simply because of who she serves. What a mighty woman of God. I present to some and introduce to others - Pastor Martha Jones.
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Best Wishes Kosciusko-Attala Section of the National Council of Negro Women For a very successful 51st Annual State Conference!
L to R – (seated) Felisha Evans, Virginia Thomas, Arnita Riley (Back row) Malinda Winters, YolandaTalley, Lasonja Hardy, Latonya Hardy, Annie Rimmer, Luandra Banks, Charlotte F. Miller, Stephanie Jackson, Ilona Saffold, Sheila Jones, Talisha Sandifer, (not pictured) Marqueta Cooper, Lawana Woodard, Bessie Skinner, Gloria Cotton, Kawana Horton Rho Nu Zeta Chapter – Kosciusko Proudly serving Attala, Choctaw and Holmes Counties
WE SALUTE YOU Kosciusko-Attala Section On Hosting the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Mississippi 51st Annual State Conference
From Your Sisters and Brothers of Booker Clark Section Holmes County
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