Central Jersey Network of Black Women, Inc. P.O. Box 217  Hightstown, NJ  08520  email: cjnbw@hotmail.com

History
 

The Central Jersey Network of Black Women was founded in May of 1981.  It was established to provide support to Black women in the Central Jersey area.  Diane Bradley, Kholly Vabazza, Edith Jones, Tulane Jackson, Gloria Daniels, and Jean Tidwell served as its first officers.  Originally, they met in the homes of the members, and later relocated to St. James AME Church in Hightstown.  Meetings are currently held at the Hickory Corner Library in East Windsor.  The first years were a lot of fun as the Network began taking shape.  Several activities relevant to the Black suburban experience were sponsored.  These included a seminar on coping with stress, and education forum, a Network directory, and for fun, a holiday cookbook.

Committees
 

Membership/Steering Committee Plans and implements activities that will maintain and increase membership, such as telephoning the membership to encourage attendance at monthly meetings, membership drives, and notifying members of any important events.  Education Committee Coordinates activities that will enhance the educational process and awareness of the members and the community, such as educational fairs.  Women's Issues Committee Keeps members appraised of current activities, events, and issues that will or may influence Black women psychologically, politically, socially, and economically.  Sunshine Committee Fosters sisterhood, unity, and support by recognizing special dates and events in the lives of our present members, such as illness, birthdays, deaths, marriages, and special accomplishments.  Fund Raising Committee Coordinates activities focused on acquiring the revenue necessary for the organization to successfully plan and execute its events.