Josephine Bond Hebron

Josephine (Josie) Bond Hebron (November 22, 1894 – February 1982) was an avid traveler, businesswoman, and writer/publisher who was African-American.

After starting a funeral home in Philadelphia with her husband,[1] Paul Farwell Keene Sr., Hebron co-founded the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Incorporated (NANBPWC, Inc.).

The Founders were Emma Odessa Young, Ollie Chinn Porter, and Effie Diton of New York City; Bertha Perry Rhodes, Josephine B. Keene, and Adelaide Flemming of Philadelphia; and Pearl Flippen of Atlantic City.

In 1939, Josephine authored and published the Directory of Negro business and professional women of Philadelphia and vicinity.

Josephine loved to travel visiting many places, including the West Indies as well as Europe.