Our Vision

Inspire the growth of every individual regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, or locality.

Our Mission

Generate awareness of the name and achievements of Antoinette Brown Blackwell by bestowing an annual award in her name to an outstanding Henrietta woman,  by awarding an annual scholarship to an outstanding Henrietta student, and by mounting events and projects which promote her legacy

Our Board of Directors

Hope Breen – Chair
Catherine Frangenberg – Treasurer
Tina Thompson – Secretary
Jenny Smith – 1st Vice Chair
Anita Hawkins – 2nd Vice Chair
Sylvia Korn
Carol McNelly
Joanne Paladino-DiSano

In 1982, a group of women in Henrietta formed a society with the intent to raise awareness of the name and accomplishments of this remarkable woman.  Her advocacies and achievements in social reform  and women’s rights led her to join the company of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucretia Mott.

The Antoinette Brown Blackwell Society annually recognizes an outstanding Woman of the Year from Henrietta, and awards a scholarship to Henrietta residents pursuing higher education. Our scholarship winners have entered careers in medicine, education, science and ministry.

When you join the Society, your dues help fund these programs.