2026 Events

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February

Hidden Figures in Data Analytics and Practical Skills for Everyone

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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Webinar

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March

TWA & BWLC-Hosted Event: International Women’s Day Celebration with Coach Colene

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Our Special Guest Speaker is Coach Colene. Coach Colene is the Founder and CEO of Be More Consulting, LLC, a leadership development and culture-building consulting firm. She is the author of Monday Morning Pep Talks and Read This When and is known for her relatable, high-energy style that blends emotional intelligence, strategy, real talk, and humor. Her work helps professionals move from burnout and overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and purposeful leadership, especially during times of change. full bio here

International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) falls on March 8th and has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women’s advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about gender equality.

Celebrate women’s achievement.
Raise awareness about discrimination.
Take action to forge gender parity.

All IWD activity is valid, that’s what makes IWD so inclusive.

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Live in Lexington in the Conference Center / Webinar on MS Teams

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July

BWLC: Our Legacy, Our Voyage — Charting Our Own Course Since 1986
40th Anniversary Commemorative Celebration

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7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Join the Black Women’s Leadership Council for an evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration as we honor 40 years of legacy, leadership, and sisterhood at our Anchors Aweigh Reception.

Featured Panel Discussion – The Arc of Leadership: Growing and Thriving Across Career Stages

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