"No longer can Black women operate on the basis of reacting to crises and depending on crash programs to solve them. They know, as they have in the past, that they must understand and direct present trends and became aware of the new economic and social realities that are emerging. Seeking empowerment as a district group, they need to analyze their attitudes about power and understand both the traditional  and unconventional routes to power. Most importantly, Black women are the linchpin of leadership continuity among all Black people and understand the need for mentoring that must be nurtured and honed day by day, from one generation to another. "  

- Edna Beach