Empowering Change.
Giving back through life-changing experiences and empowering women and girls of color in Memphis.
Our Mission
Supporting programs and initiatives that assist women and girls of color in critical areas of need such as education, economic empowerment, healthcare, and leadership development.
Our Organization
A charitable 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization comprised of an amazing group of professional women of color supporting and serving the Memphis community.
Our History
Seeing a need for energetic, nonprofit work focused on women and girls of color, we were established in September 2007 and have consistently grown since then.
Our Purpose
Empowering women and girls of color through programs that address critical needs and create opportunities for growth and leadership.
A Message from the President
Welcome to the Memphis Alliance for Women of Color Website!
Jasmine Taylor Wilson, President
Thank you for visiting our website. Our mission is to support programs and initiatives that assist women and girls of color in the areas of education, economic empowerment, healthcare, and leadership development. We have hosted several impactful events and are planning even more exciting programs to advance those areas.
As more and more women of color decide to become entrepreneurs, we are developing the Angela Johnson Entrepreneurship Institute for Women of Color to address the needs of this growing cohort. This initiative will include: steps for starting a business in the State of Tennessee; gaining status as a certified minority-owned business; and gaining access to capital.
We are also planning an event to support our Tanya Brooks Scholarship Program, which was established for female students of color pursuing criminal justice and legal degrees.
We will also be continuing Leadership Academy, our signature leadership program for professional women and aspiring professional women of color.
We look forward to a great year of community involvement and engagement and we welcome your support!
Our Programs
Through our diverse programs, we address critical needs for women and girls of color in our communities and create lasting positive impact.
Angela Johnson Entrepreneurship Institute
Supporting women of color entrepreneurs with resources for starting businesses, gaining certified minority-owned business status, and accessing capital.
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Tanya Brooks Scholarship Program
Providing scholarships for female students of color pursuing degrees in criminal justice and legal studies to support the next generation of legal professionals.
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Leadership Academy Program
Our signature leadership development program for professional and aspiring professional women of color, providing mentorship, networking, and executive skills training.
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Healthcare Access Initiative
Working to improve healthcare access and outcomes for women of color through education, advocacy, and community partnerships with healthcare providers.
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Our Impact
Through the dedication of our members, donors, and partners, we've made significant progress in empowering women and girls of color in Memphis.
Women Empowered
Scholarships Awarded
Leadership Graduates
Years of Service
Success Stories
"The Leadership Academy program gave me the confidence and connections I needed to advance in my career. I'm now a senior director at my company."
"Thanks to the entrepreneurship institute, I secured funding for my business and obtained minority-owned certification, opening doors to new opportunities."
"The Tanya Brooks Scholarship allowed me to complete my law degree without the burden of excessive student loans. I'm now practicing family law in Memphis."
Get Involved
There are many ways to support our mission and make a difference for women and girls of color in Memphis.
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Your support and contributions enable us to meet our goals and improve our programs. Every little bit counts! No donation is too small.
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