March 11, 2025

R-CCC to Host Women’s History Month &
Women’s Empowerment Day
 

AHOSKIE, NC –Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) invites the community to a special Women’s History Month & Women’s Empowerment Day celebration on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the Freeland Building’s Community Room. This inspiring event will honor the achievements of women, past and present, while recognizing outstanding local leaders who have made a meaningful impact in their communities.
 
Dr. Mary Ruffin-Harrell with the R-CCC Board of Trustees will serve as the keynote speaker, sharing her personal journey and insights on women’s progress, resilience and empowerment.
 
As part of the celebration, R-CCC will recognize the 2025 Women’s Empowerment Day Honorees, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service:
 

• Meryl Brown – Realtor, Carolina Land and Home Realty, LLC
• Pat Byrd – Executive Director & Site Coordinator, R-C Christian Women’s Job Corps
• Jeri Pierce – Trustee, Roanoke-Chowan Community College

 
This event is an opportunity to honor women’s history, culture, and contributions while celebrating the strength and leadership of those who inspire change in our community.
 
The event is free and open to the public.
 
For more information, call 252-862-1200.

 

Roanoke-Chowan Community College’s Mission

Roanoke-Chowan Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System and located in Hertford County, is a public, two-year institution of higher education offering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, college and career readiness, and customized business and industry training in a variety of delivery modes promoting public service, transfer, and workforce development for a diverse student body, leading them to contribute to the vitality of an increasingly global community. www.roanokechowan.edu #DiscoverRCCC “Where community and careers connect”

Media Contact: Melanie Temple, Director of Marketing & Recruitment/PIO, metemple7181@roanokechowan.edu, 252-862-1243