Georgia Senate Bill SR881

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/26/26
• Enrolled: 3/3/26
• Passed: 3/3/26

Caption

National Council of Negro Women, Inc; honor

Impact

The resolution acknowledges the NCNW's impact through its 'Core Four' strategic pillars, which focus on Education, Health Equity, Economic Justice, and Social Justice advocacy. The Georgia State Coalition, which was revitalized in 2016, operates extensively across Georgia with numerous community and collegiate sections. This recognition serves to elevate awareness of the organization's ongoing contributions to empowering the next generation of leaders within the community.

Summary

Senate Resolution 881 (SR881) honors the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) on its 90th anniversary. Founded by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune on December 5, 1935, the NCNW has served as a significant organization advocating for justice and equality for women of African descent. It has grown to encompass a powerful network of more than 26 million individuals, continuing the legacy of prominent leaders like Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, and is currently led by Dr. A. Lois Keith and Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley.

Contention

While resolutions like SR881 generally carry symbolic weight rather than direct legislative impact, they highlight crucial societal issues. The emphasis on the NCNW's role underscores the importance of organizations that work towards equality and social justice. Notable points of discussion around such resolutions often include the effectiveness of advocacy efforts and the necessity of support for women of color in leadership roles, although such contentions typically arise more in public discourse than in formal legislative debate.