Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women and honoring its historic legacy and continued service to the Nation.

HRES 968 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. It honors NCNW’s legacy of advancing racial justice, economic opportunity, and community programs for Black women and families, including its signature "Black Family Reunion" initiative. The resolution specifically acknowledges NCNW’s historical leadership under Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and current work under Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, celebrating its nationwide impact through 330+ affiliate organizations and 2 million members. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses formal recognition without creating new laws or policies.