National Projects
TLOD Literacy
Our commitment is to actively participate in and promote literacy through education, economics, and technology. We support this initiative and fully understand that literacy is a fundamental human right and the basis for any individual’s ability to learn. It is an essential component in empowerment, transformation of lives, coupled with an enhanced standard of health and the ability to earn higher wages to maintain a standard of living.
Lady Laverne Henson, Committee Chair
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness (SCDA)
Our goal is to increase the awareness of the impact of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) through partnerships and education. We strive to increase financial support to find a cure that will diminish suffering and improve the quality of health and services for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease. Please visit their website for more information: https://www.sicklecelldisease.org/
Lady Tonda Wilkerson, Committee Chair
Lady Jovita Miller, Co-Chair:
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
We lend our support by creating a college-going culture and investing time and resources. We promote the importance of attending UNCF and HBCU institutions, by contributing funds, awarding scholarships, and assisting our youth with the application process, college attendance, as well as with graduation. Please visit their website for more information: https://uncf.org
Lady Wanda Green, Committee Chair
National Association For Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
We are committed to support by aligning with the mission of NAACP by advocating its causes through education and action. We partner to promote membership to further aid in the equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and to ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Please visit their website for more information: https://www.naacp.org
Lady Crystal Harmon, Committee Chair
Lady Beverly Johnson, Co-Chair
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
We partner to assist the NCNW with its mission – to empower African American women through leadership, advocacy, and progressive opportunities that will improve their quality of life, their families, as well as communities. We promote membership that will enhance civic, political, economic, and educational activities and institutions. Please visit their website for more information: http://www.ncnw.org
Lady Rhudine Wilkes, Committee Chair
Lady India Gray, Co-Chair