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The African and American Women’s Association still stands as a testament to the power of connection and the strength of shared purpose. We continue to honor our founders’ vision by building bridges, opening doors, and creating opportunities for women to thrive. AAWA remains a place where every woman of the African diaspora finds not just support, but a sisterhood that believes in her potential and champions her success. Our mission hasn’t just endured; it has flourished, guiding us into the future with the same passion and commitment that started it all.
These are the remarkable women who started it all and their vision continues to guide our path forward:
M. Parker Mabry
President
Saundra Barrett
Vice President
Marcia Levi
VP Programs
Shanese Scott
Treasurer
Jacqueline Kakembo
Past President
Elvira Williams, Executive Director Emeritus of AHEAD, Inc
Elvira’s Story
In 1974, Irving and Elvira Williams made a bold choice. With four young children in tow, they left the familiarity of home to begin a new life in Tanzania, East Africa. What started as a leap of...
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