I heard about this on the radio this morning.
http://national.unitedway.org/
United Way of America Announces New Chair Bennett College President Dr. Johnnetta Cole begins term
TAMPA, FL – United Way of America (UWA) Board of Trustees unanimously elected Bennett College President Dr. Johnnetta Cole as UWA Board Chair, with her term beginning immediately. Dr. Cole succeeds Radio Shack Corporation Chairman and CEO Leonard H. Roberts who has served as chair of the United Way’s national leadership organization’s Board of Trustees since May 2002. “To have been asked to serve as chair on United Way of America’s Board of Trustee is a distinct honor for me,” said Dr. Cole. “I’ve long believed in our individual moral responsibility to give help where it’s needed and United Way is uniquely able to do so. As I see it, this board’s challenge is to hold itself and the movement to the highest standards of performance and accountability. I am convinced that together, we will make great strides in helping United Way movement to achieve its vision to build a stronger America by mobilizing our communities to improve people’s lives.”
Dr. Cole becomes the first African-American board chair for United Way of America. “I did not accept the United Way Chair position because I would be the first African-American in the seat; I accepted the position because United Way of America President Brian Gallagher promised me that I would not be the last.”
Kudos Soror Dr. Johnetta B. Cole
