NACWC - UTA Student Chapter & Orginizations History
UTA Chapter History: The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, UTA Student Chapter is a group of women who believe strongly in the ideals of sisterhood and service. In October 1996 a group of courageous women assembled themselves and joined the ranks of thousands of women who have for over one hundred years served mankind. These women became the future of one the oldest black organization in the United States of America. This was the formation of the first college chapter creating a new era for the NACWC. Blessed by God and moved by faith, these young women follow in the footsteps of service. They continue the work of "lifting and climbing" began in 1896. With extraordinary ladies of the UTA Student Chapter leading the fight, the African-American community can look forward to another one hundred years of service.
National History: At the call of Mrs. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc. was founded in Washington, D.C. in July, 1896 by the merger of the National Federation of Afro-American Women, the Women's Era Club of Boston, and the Colored Women's League of Washington, D.C. The Association became and has remained a significant voice in national affairs and contributed to the uplifting of the American way of life since 1896. Our membership includes women and youth in 38 states dedicated to "raising to the highest plane the home life, moral standards, and civic life of our race." As we continue in the mainstream of economic progression, we, the colored women of the United States of America, stand united for service to humanity.
