The Black Women’s Task Force 1975 - present

1. The Black Women’s Task Force1975 - present

2. A Brief Overview

3. The Beginning & Mission Statement The Black Women's Task Force Committee was created in 1975 through the Tucson Women's Commission. Mission Statement The Black Women’s Task Force is a multi-ethnic non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering women through support and networking.

4. The Black Women’s Task Force Icon is an artist’s interpretation of the Phoenix rising out of the ashes. It reflects the organization's desire to reach out to all women and assist with their life transitions. We are a grassroots organization that welcomes all women and celebrates their accomplishments and fulfillment of their dreams

5. BWTF 1976 1994 2009

6. BWTF Scholarship Opportunities( awarded over $7,000.00 in scholarships)

7. Community Activities • We provide educational and informational events, workshops and forums by collaboration with other women’s groups, political organizations, community volunteer opportunities, and church involvement. • We are also community activists we have: • Donated to “ My Sister’s Closet” a branch of YWCA of Tucson, on an annual basis. • Distributed over 40 computers to students in collaboration with “The Waste Not Warehouse,” a program affiliated with Pima County • Volunteered hours as a group and individually to the United Way “Days of Caring” program. This program organizes volunteer time for community activities. • Volunteered for “51 homes,” a program, that conducts surveys with the homeless. The end result being 51 homeless families are given housing.

8. Community Activities (Continued) • Our biennial conferences are well-attended, are themed and address major concerns of women in the community. • We provide workshops and keynote speakers who are experts and have achieved success in their fields. • These workshops provide real-life inspiration and information. • Additionally, they provide problem-solving tips for everyday life mixed with a dose of encouragement and self-reflection. • We address everything from current health-care issues, to how to navigate through social media and basic technology. • We teach attendees how to “swim with sharks” and give them tools to help “burst through the glass ceiling.”

9. Black Women’s Task Force Conferences over the past 30 years

10. Keynote Speakers from 1999-present Daisy Jenkins Vice-President Human Resources Raytheon Missile Systems Ruth W. Brinkley, RN, FACHE President and Chief Executive Officer Carondelet Health Network, Ascension Health West Ministry Market Leader Judge Mathis is an American arbitration-based reality court show presided over by retired Superior Court Judge of Michigan's 36th District Court, Greg Mathis.

11. Keynote Speakers from 1999-present Susan L. Taylor is an American editor, writer, and journalist. She served as editor-in-chief of Essence from 1981 through 2000. In 1994, American Libraries referred to Taylor as "the most influential black woman in journalism today."  Carol Moseley Braun  is an American politician and lawyer who represented Illinois in the U Senate from 1993 to 1999. She is African American women elected to the US Senate.1999 until 2001, she was the US Ambassador to New Zealand. She was a candidate for the Democratic nomination during the 2004 US Presidential Election. Dr. Richard Carmona is a decorated combat veteran, doctor, deputy sheriff & 17th Surgeon General of the United States.

12. Community Activism“Collaboration with Arizona Women’s Political Caucus September 2010” A member signing up women for continuing workshops and political mentoring. Also registering attendees to vote when applicable

13. BWTF Community Involvement Collaboration with Arizona Women’s Political Caucus September 2010 Panel of influential and active women in the political arena. Q & A session.

14. BWTF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Collaboration with Arizona Women’s Political Caucus September 2010 Showing women the pathway to running for political office The workshop was open to the community and political vendors

15. Black Women’s Task Force (Community Involvement Continued)Collaboration with the nationally-recognized organizationNAACP

16. Ties to the CommunityReception for Dr Ann Weaver Hart University of Arizona Ann Weaver Hart-is the current President of the University of Arizona. She is the first woman to hold the position, which she assumed on November 30, 2012. This reception is a collaboration with many other women’s groups welcoming her to the community. (With BWTF President Ms. Annie Sykes)

17. Ties to the Community Mr. Clarence Boykins, President Tucson Black Chamber of Commerce The ROTC Drill Team, US Air Force. BWTF Conference

18. Applause for our Members! • Citizen of the Year Award , National Association of Social Workers Donna Liggins Ms. Rosas Parks Living History Makers Awards • Annie Sykes; Community Activist, V-Day Vagina Warrior Award Sandy Davenport: for work against violence toward women and girls

19. Contact Information Black Women's Task Force P. O. Box 16633Tucson, AZ 85732 Call: 520-303-3065 Email: tucsonbwtf@aol.com Website Information www.blackwomenstaskforce.org