Our Sisterhood - In Images
Welcome to our visual journey of connection and celebration. These photographs capture the spirit of AWAH Inc.—women of strength, wisdom, and heritage coming together to uplift one another and our community.
Each smile represents a story, each gathering a milestone in our shared history. As you browse these images, we invite you to feel the invitation into our sisterhood and shared purpose.
Spirit of Women Archive
Within our American Women of African Heritage - Spirit of Women Archive, you’ll find the inductees who have selected and donated items representative of their lives and accomplishments—to share with Westchester Community College and with the wider public.
2025 Literary Celebration Committee, Standing: Gwen Cort, Toni Cox-Burns, JHC President Suzanne Clary, Authors: Sarah Bracey White and Julie Seely, Francine Shorts, Seated: Janette Wilson, Kitty Gordon, Gloria Welcome
AWAH Members, Standing: Bridget Crichlow, Toni Cox-Burns, JoAnn Dudley, Rita Jones, Francine Shorts, Bentley Patterson, Gwen Cort, Claudett Stothart, Gloria Welcome; Seated: Janette Wilson, Pattie Wade-Dozier, Phyllis Hyacinthe, Mary Lane Cobb, Kitty Gordon
2025 Literary Celebration: County Executive Ken Jenkins, wife Jean and guests: Hon. Alfreda Williams and Hon. Jewel Williams
2025 Literary Celebration, Vice President Francine Shorts with Iris Williams
2025 Literary Celebration, guests attentively listening.
2019 Archive Inductees: Doris Reavis and Glenetta Phillips with AWAH members L-R: Gloria Welcome, Claudette Stothart, Gwen Cort, Eddie Mae Barnes, Kitty Gordon
July 2017 Annual Dinner & Meeting, Alvin's Restaurant, New Rochelle.
June 2015 AWAH members viewing the gardens at Jay Heritage Center, Rye, NY.