H.Res. 968 is a House resolution that recognizes and celebrates the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. The resolution honors the organization's nine decades of advocacy for racial justice, gender equality, economic opportunity, and civil rights, particularly highlighting the leadership of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, who served as president for 42 years and created signature programs like the Black Family Reunion. The measure commends current president Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley and acknowledges NCNW's continued work in community health, STEM education, and leadership development, noting that the organization now represents more than 2 million women through 330 affiliate organizations nationwide. The resolution also recognizes NCNW's historic headquarters on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC—the only Black-owned building on that avenue—as an important symbol of the organization's enduring civic leadership and influence. This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct funding or implementation timeline; it simply expresses the House's recognition and appreciation for the organization's contributions to American society.
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