Ingrid Palmer

From Africa to America: Cross-Border Collaboration Aims to Elevate Black Women

It is said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. The Los Angeles African American Women’s PAC (LAAAWPAC) took that first step toward cross-border, cross-cultural cooperation on May 11, while hosting a luncheon with a delegation of nine Parliamentarians from South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province. “LAAAWPAC felt honored that we were one of the organizations that they considered to be part of their visit,” said LAAAWPAC President Ingrid Palmer. “One of the keys to our mission is to take the organization international; this was a starting point.” The collaborative luncheon was held at L.A.’s historic City Club,

Black Women of Los Angeles Represent at this Year’s Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) recently held its 48thConference in Washington DC. For the first time in the foundation’s history, two senators — Senator Cory Booker (New Jersey) and Senator Kamala D. Harris (California) served as honorary co-chairs for the 48th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). Historically, co-chairs have been members of the U.S. House of Representatives.