Our legacy is in motion, and the incredible work of the Westwood Old Girls Association (WOGA) New York Chapter was recently spotlighted on a global stage!
WOGA New York President and Founder Jenniffer Brown alongside Public Relations Officer Natoya Brown-Dent sat down with Professor SosoBone and co-host Dale Brown on the Legacy Series: Diaspora Impact Podcast. In this inspiring and nostalgic episode, our leaders shared powerful stories of sisterhood, leadership, and our ongoing mission to uplift the next generation of Westwood girls.
What We Shared: From the Hilltop to New York City
The interview takes a deep dive into what makes a “Westwood Girl” instantly recognizable—from our distinct poise and posture to the deep-rooted discipline and etiquette engraved in us on the hilltop of Stewart Town.
Jenniffer and Natoya discussed:
- The Roots of WOGA NY: How the chapter was born out of necessity to support Westwood students traveling to a UN conference in New York.
- Rebuilding Post-Hurricane Melissa: Our urgent fundraising campaigns to restore the campus infrastructure and completely rebuild our school clinic (sick bay) after catastrophic storm damage.
- Direct Student Support: The impact of our Ignite Her Success Scholarship Program, our mentorship initiatives, and past distributions of laptops and care packages.
- Community Upliftment: Our pride in partnering with the Stewart Town Community Upliftment Project to adopt and provide computers, tablets, and backpacks to the local primary and infant school.
Save the Dates: Celebrate and Support
We also previewed our major upcoming fundraising events where you can experience our rich traditions firsthand:
- The Annual Grand Tea Party (“Legacy in Bloom”) – An elegant afternoon of fashion, world-renowned hat couture, and live entertainment on Saturday, May 23rd (2:00 PM – 7:00 PM) at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Elmont/Valley Stream.
- Our 10th Anniversary Jazz Gala – A milestone red-carpet celebration taking place in the Bronx on the perfectly aligned date of October 10th (10/10).
Watch the Full Interview Below!
Discover how our sisterhood transcends borders and learn how you can get involved—whether as a core alumna, a cyber chapter member, or a designated “Friend of WOGA”.
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