Women’s summit called to help expand horizons

The Salisbury Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women held its first women's summit on Sunday, in an effort to empower local women to expand their horizons.

Guest speaker Mone't Horton tells us women have everything they need to fulfill their purpose, she hopes by sharing her experiences it will empower them moving forward.

"For so long, women have been told to be the mothers, the nurturers, teachers, nurses, but not doctors," said chapter president Nyasha Wills.   "Not all of them want to be mothers.  Some of them want to be trail blazers."

The summit comes at a critical time, according to Horton.  A time that includes fight for equal pay, the me too movement, women's marches, and more.

"We are in a critical point because a lot of us have been hiding…   I believe this whole movement is in a place where women are realizing, wow, yes, me too, and I'm not alone."

Sunday's Speakers included women from a variety of powerful positions, such as a superintendent, assistant professor, and a local business owner; all inspiring women to break through some of the barriers still in place.

"In so many ways in our past, we've been limited," said Horton.   "To realize that we're not just held to the home, or politics, but we can have it all."

The NCNW's mission is to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities.