A Word From Keshia Knight Pulliam
Newark Native and Emmy Nominated Actress
A Word From Raheem DeVaugn
Grammy Nominated Artist and Newark Native
Tamara Lee
Princeton, New Jersey
"I have been a member of BWNJ for 6 months and I love it. It feels like home and a safe place. I love that we genuinely support, uplift, and love on each other. I recently I had a disagreement with someone who said "black women lack camaraderie." He said we are always in competition with one another and compared to other races of women we are not united. I disagreed with him on a large scale. BWNJ helps debunk those sentiments. I love it here. I have yet to participate in any gatherings, but I did join the BWNJ support group which I greatly appreciated. My goal is to get more involved in the future. I love Shanique's energy and enthusiasm. She's a beacon of light.
To all my fellow BWNJ members who can contribute their time and effort to keep this group's movement growing, you ROCK!
Safiatu Savage
Middlesex County, New Jersey
"I found BWNJ when I was recently divorced and seeing the rainbow after the storm. I decided I needed a life that included friends at a similar stage in life with similar interests. I was immediately welcomed by Shanique and members and knew I found just what I was looking for! BWNJ has been a great resource for authentic connections, info, and a guaranteed exciting time at each and every event. With thousands of members, it is clear BWNJ filled a need for unaffiliated sisterhood for the Black Women of New Jersey."
