LETS - Leadership Entreprenuership Technology Service

Heart disease is the number one killer of American women. One in four women dies of heart disease. For African American women, the risk of heart disease is especially great. Heart disease is more prevalent among black women than white women—as are some of the factors that increase the risk of developing it, including high blood pressure, overweight and obesity, and diabetes.  

 This initiative can help spread the message about the need to prepare for and respond to potential emergencies, including natural disasters and terrorist attacks Individuals are encouraged to do three key things: get an emergency supply kit (“To Go Bag); make a family emergency plan; and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses. 

 Triple negative breast cancer occurs in about 10-20% of diagnosed breast cancers and is more likely to affect younger people in African American and Hispanic populations. Triple negative breast cancer can be more aggressive and difficult to treat and is more likely to spread and recur. Therefore, the Association’s objective is to education minority communities about this disease in the hopes of minimizing its negative impact among those populations. 

 Women are much more likely to be victims of intimate partner violence with 85 percent of domestic abuse victims being women and 15 percent men. Too often women hide the fact that they are subjected to violent conditions. Many are hopeless and have no knowledge of where to go for help. NANBPWC will provide education and information about available resources for individuals who are confronted with similar situations either directly or indirectly.

 In view of the rise in police shootings, it is essential that we help our young people learn how to respond when interacting with law enforcement officials. Clubs programs and activities should be initiated toward this end. The ultimate, anticipated outcome is building or reestablishing good relationships between young minorities and law enforcement personnel and saving the lives of our youth and young adults. 

Human trafficking takes many forms and the two areas most known in this country are labor and sex trafficking.  The industry of human trafficking is the second largest illegal industry (drug industry being number one) in the world.  Human trafficking rakes in $32 billion dollars per year globally and is a $12 billion dollar industry in this country.  This initiative promotes awareness of labor and sex trafficking of vulnerable victims and recommends strategies for prevention.  The purpose of our programs is to address this all-important crime that affects millions as another form of modern-day slavery.