WELCOME
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Welcome, and thank you for visiting the Mississippi State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc., and Youth Affiliates online. Our website highlights our lifelong mission of "Lifting As We Climb" and varieties of great service opportunities throughout the state.
We invite you to subscribe today to stay abreast of MSFCWC information as it becomes available.
BRIEF HISTORY
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The courageous women of the Mississippi State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc., and Youth Affiliates (MSFCWC) planted their taproots in deep and fertile soil when they organized the historical Federation of Colored Women's Clubs in 1903. Following the organization of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs (NACWC) in 1896, many states, including Mississippi, joined forces as a means to combat the opposition of the political and economic discrimination that was rising and manifesting against Blacks in our society.
LOCAL FEDERATED CLUBS
If you're visiting to see what the Mississippi State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc., and Youth Affiliates has to offer, if you are interested in becoming a member, or if you are interested in starting a club in your local area, please click on the button below to identify the closest LOCAL FEDERATED CLUB near you. Let us help you "Lift As You Climb."
The Mississippi State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Incorporated, and Youth Affiliates
Jay Johnson, Photographer
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SACWC Convention, July 2022, Jackson, Mississippi
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MSFCWC welcomed our club sisters across the region to the Magnolia State, the City with Soul for the Southeastern Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Incorporated, and Youth Affiliates' 91st Anniversary & 54th Biennial Convention. The Convention was successful and well-attended. SACWC convened Thursday, July 20 - Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Hilton Jackson Hotel, Jackson, Mississippi. Click here for highlights from the SACWC Convention.
Current / Forthcoming Events
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MSFCWC 3rd District will host the State Convention in Greenwood, Mississippi November 1-3, 2024. Please contact Mrs. Jo Thompson, District 3 President with questions and concerns. Please click here for the Call to Convention.
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MSFCWC hosted the Spring 2024 Board Meeting and Open House Reception at our Clubhouse on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Please click here to view pictures from this long-awaited occasion.
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NACWC hosted its 128th Anniversary and 64th Biennial Convention July 17-July 21, 2024 in Arlington, VA. Please click the link for more information. 2024nationalconvention.nacwc1896.org​​
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Latest News​
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The I.D.E.A.L. Women of USM Federated Chapter are doing great things in Hattiesburg, MS. Click here to view their great works on Instagram.
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​Mary Church Terrell Literary Club hosted their 20th Annual Literary Luncheon on Saturday, April 13, 2024. ​​​
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Our prayers, condolences, and deepest sympathies are extended to the family of our 3rd Vice President, Mrs. Bettye Lloyd Farmer on her passing this week. Club Sister Farmer was a faithful and dedicated member of federation and she will be greatly missed. Please click here for arrangement information.
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Our prayers, condolences, and deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Club Sister Belivira Junior on her passing this past week. Club Sister Junior was a faithful member of federation. Mrs. Junior was funeralized on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Mary Church Terrell Literary Club hosted its 19th Annual Literary Luncheon on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. Click here to view the souvenir booklet.
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Forward Lookers Federated Club hosted its 35th Annual Heritage Luncheon Celebration on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Click here to view the souvenir booklet. Pictures from the Annual Heritage Luncheon are forthcoming.
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Mary Church Terrell Literary Club has launched the Fall/Winter edition of Terrell Tells Newsletter. Click here to view the newsletter.
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Mississippi State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc. and Youth Affiliates hosted our 112th Anniversary and 117th Convention in McComb, MS on November 4-6, 2022. Click here to see highlights from our wonderful convention.
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Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the Mississippi State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. These lovely ladies were installed as officers at the 2022 State Convention in McComb, MS. Click here to see the new officers.
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Our deepest condolences are extended to the family of our Club Sister, Mrs. Carole Early of the NACWC, who was funeralized on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
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Our deepest condolences are extended to the family of our Club Sister, Mrs. Essie Brumfield, the 31st President of MSFCWC, who was memorialized on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in McComb, MS.​
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Website Information
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Please submit your Club's Updates, important information, service activities, pictures, events, and more to Club Sister Ashley D. Gilyard for website recognition. Please click the "Federated News" button below for submissions.