Black Ladies International Incorporated is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering “women and girls through mentorship, scholarship, and friendship.”¹ The founder and president of the organization is Dr. Bertrina Olivia West Al-Mahdi.²

1. “Black Ladies International.” Facebook. Accessed June 10, 2022.https://www.facebook.com/togetherempoweredinc
2. “Bertrina West – Executive Director – Black Ladies International.” LinkedIn. Accessed June 10, 2022.https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertrina-west-27a07412b