Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus (WBWPC) Celebrates 48th Anniversary With Annual Cocktail Reception “A Seat at the Table” with Maya Wiley
Over 200 individuals gathered at The Sailhouse (238 Green St, Tarrytown) for the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus (WBWPC) 48th Cocktail Reception, “A Seat At The Table” Thursday, October 17th.
The evening built up to a panel discussion where MSNBC Legal Analyst, Civil Rights Attorney, Activist, and Author Maya Wiley discussed her new book, “Remember You Are A Wiley,” and other political issues joined by NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and County Legislator Jewel Williams-Johnson. Cynthia Turnquest-Jones, President of the Mount Vernon Chapter served as the events Mistress of Ceremony. Everyone was blessed with an autographed copy of Wiley’s book, which is a moving, politically-charged memoir of surviving trauma and the power of activism from MSNBC legal analyst, professor, civil rights lawyer, and former New York City Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley.
For over 42 years, the WBWPC has been vital in promoting the inclusion of African Americans; women in particular, in all phases of the political process. The WBWPC was founded in 1976. For 48 years, the WBWPC has played a vital role in promoting the inclusion of African Americans; women in particular, in all phases of the political process in Westchester County. The WBWPC is a six-chapter, multi-partisan, political organization with chapters in Bedford, Greenburgh, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, and Yonkers.
