Abstract Ms. Deborah Gilliam-Stevenson reflects on her life and involvement as a member of the Washington Section of the National Council of Negro Women. She shares candid conversation and insights concerning the impact of a few of the programs of the Washington Section of the National Council of Negro Women from the 1980s to the present time. Ms. Gilliam-Stevenson offers inspirations for life, personal development, and commitment to community service. She discussed some of the needs in the community...