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Introducing ABSW Metro DC Chapters  All-Stars as we celebrate our black men in social work.   We salute you our  Black Kings.

Congratulations National Association of Black Social Workers for a huge accomplishment!! On Friday May 4, 2018 ABSW Metro DC President and Chapter members witness the historic signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Beulah M. Davis Special Collections, Earl S. Richardson Library, Morgan State University and the National Archive of the National Association of Black Social Workers to establish the National Association of Black Social Workers National Archives. This is moment was truly moving  and we are honored to have witnessed the signing of this milestone.  A big congratulations to our National President Toni Oliver and her team Dr. Denise McLane-Davison for all of their  hard-work. Ashe !

 “I am because WE are and, since we are, therefore I am.” ― John S. Mbiti 

The Signing…..

“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there” Uganda 

ABSW Metropolitan DC Chapter members will like to thank our Pioneers, Barbra Akins, Professor James Craigen, Rose Lee and Louvenia Williams (not pictured) for leading the way for us to sustain the vision and mission of the National Association of Black Social Workers 50 years later.  We salute you and thank you.  We are especially humbled and grateful to have you on our Council of Sages.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go farther, go together”— African proverb

In the spirit of Harambee we want to take the time to congratulate the Association of Black Social Workers DC Metro Chapter for doing an outstanding job hosting the 49TH Annual NABSW Conference “Unmasking Politics & Policies Strengthening the Black Family.” We are honored to have been this year’s host chapter.  One of our goals was to leave the conferees breathless and I believe we did just that. I’ve heard nothing but praise and excellent words of how well we treated our guest.  Great job Chapter.

A special thank you to our Local Conference Co-Chairs Mrs. Barbara Akins and Ange Anglade. They made a perfect team which made it so easy for our chapter to come together and ROCK.  A big thank you to our hard working Local Conference Committee Co-Chairs, your dedication and commitment has not gone unnoticed. Thank you to our members who showed up and showed out.  We definitely showed them how we do it in the DMV.  We are super proud.

Lastly, we want to thank our volunteers, we are grateful and appreciate you dearly.

In the Spirit of Umoja, Unity which stresses the importance of togetherness for the family and the community, let’s continue to connect. pull together and strengthen our chapter.   We will resume our meeting next month.  But in the meantime remember this African saying, “I am We,” or “I am because We are.”

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The ABSWDC Metro Chapter would like to send a huge THANK YOU to our partners and sponsors for making the 49th Annual National Association of Black Social Workers Conference a huge success.  We would like to send a warm heart-filled thank you to the Healthy Family Thriving Communities Collaboratives of Washington DC for sponsoring the “Healthy Communities Exhibition  & Showcase From Infants to Elders.

The health fair featured:

• Infant Safe Sleep Program
• Blood Pressure Screenings
• Community Resource Information
• Oye Palaver Hut African Drumming & Nutrition for Schools
• Video Presentation of our 20 years of Service to DC Residents

Edgewood/ Brookland Family Support Collaborative,

East River Family Strengthening Collaborative

Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative

Family and Medical Counseling  Services, Inc.,

A huge thank you to Family and Medical Counseling Services, Inc. for your support and contribution.

Thank you..

ABSW-DC METRO CHAPTER African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC

Tuesday: April 11, 2017
Price: $40.00
9:00am- 4:00pm
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
(Bus leaves at 9:00am)

TOUR INCLUDES
MLK Memorial, Frederick Douglas House, Historic U Street Corridor, Howard University, African American Civil War Memorial, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, US Capitol

Pay on line HERE or mail check to ABSW DC Chapter, PO Box 2126, Washington DC 20013

For additional information contact:
Barbara Akins- bs.akins@verizon.net or 202 256-1908
(Space is limited, tickets will be sold in the order money is received No tickets will be sold on site.)

Sponsored by: Association of Black Social Workers Metro Washington DC Chapter