“The most disrespected person in America is the Black Woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black Woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black Woman.”
- Malcom X
"As I listened to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson's interrogation during the Senate hearings last week and watched her smile in spite of the offensiveness of the situation, Malcolm X’s words echoed in my heart."
As we conclude the celebration of Black History and Women’s History months, what do they both have in common? The Black Woman making HER STORY in our history.
Every month we continue to celebrate and raise awareness about the challenges, struggles, and accomplishments of Black Women in the Construction industry, but for some, it’s never enough.
While attending many national events I am continually reminded of the words of Malcolm X from one of his speeches in Los Angeles on May 22, 1962. At this point in my career, these words encourage, inspire, and motivate me to move forward in our history-making history in construction.
As I listened to the Black women who move the nation at COMTO’s Women Who Move the Nation Breakfast on March 16th, I heard Malcolm X’s words echoed in their speeches and comments, and I felt an urgency to be a bolder, louder voice for Black Women in Construction.
As I listened to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson's interrogation during the Senate hearings last week and watched her smile in spite of the offensiveness of the situation, Malcolm X’s words echoed in my heart.
Who will demand respect for the Black Woman? Who will protect the Black Woman? Who will address the Black Woman’s disparity? Who will be the voice of the Black Woman in Construction? The answer is, “Here I am, Lord. Send me.”
NABWIC MEMBER VALERIE MUNDY MANAGES CLOSEOUT PROJECT FOR KANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Valerie Mundy is the founder and principal of New City Infrastructure, Inc. She is also an active NABWIC member serving on the NABWIC Board of Directors, and as a former Chair and current member of the Legislative Committee.
In February 2022, Mundy's firm was hired by Siemens Smart Infrastructure to manage the commissioning and closeout of the technology systems for the new One Terminal at Kansas City International Airport. The airport project is scheduled to open in winter 2022. Congratulations, Valerie!
NABWIC's Atlanta Chapter Celebrates Women's History Month in Grand Style!
NABWIC Chapters and Areas recognized Women's History Month through various activities and events. This month our spotlight shines on the Atlanta Chapter which hosted several events in honor of this special month.
We hope you enjoy the video highlighting Atlanta as they celebrated Women's History with the following events: Hard Hats at the Movies, Hard Hats on the Beltline, and volunteerism at a local food bank.
Indeed, NABWIC women rule the world through their influence, determination, and passion for each other and their communities.
SPECIAL WOMEN IN HISTORY MONTH TRIBUTE
TRAILBLAZER & VISIONARY, ANN MCNEILL
LEGISLATIVE NEWS YOU CAN USE
NABWIC Statement of Support
We the women and men holding membership and support of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) stand in solidarity for the support of US Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the next Supreme Court Judge for the United States of America. For the past 20 + years NABWIC has supported and championed black women breaking barriers and making strides to bring equality to the construction workforce.
The nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court of the United States of America marks a historic and crucial moment in our history. The leadership and members of NABWIC resoundingly support the seating of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and call for the Senate Judiciary Committee members to swiftly preside over hearings to bring the nomination vote to the Senate floor.
Additionally, we call for our Senate Representatives to stand with us in confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next Supreme Court Judge of our great country.
The National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) -
We are “THE VOICE OF BLACK WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION”
Submitted by Caleena Shirley, Chair, NABWIC Legislative Committee
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