The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) is a
501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization founded in 1981. NCBW advocates on behalf of Black women and girls, promoting sisterhood, striving for maximum community impact, and preparing our youth for a bright future.
Health advocacy programs focus on Family & Childhood Obesity, Cancer/Health Disparities, and Metabolic Disease.
Our advocacy programs encourage excellence in education and promote the pursuit of positive lifelong goals.
NCBW’s empowerment programs include comprehensive workshops and seminars that promote economic self-sufficiency.
The Mission of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is to advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.
The Vision of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is to see Black women and girls live in a world where socio-economic inequity does not exist.
The Core Values of our organization are Gender Equality, Inclusion, Respect, Racial & Social Justice, Integrity & Accountability, Economic Empowerment, and Collaboration
The NCBW agenda focuses on Health, Education, Economic Empowerment, Strategic Alliances, and Civic Engagement.
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NCBW relies on the support of individuals, volunteers, foundations, and corporations to carry out its mission of advocating on behalf of black women and girls. For over forty years, we have practiced transparency and fiscal responsibility, building trust in the communities we belong to and serve.
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In the winter of 1970 in New York City, 24 Black women, led by visionary Edna Beach, began meeting in their homes to assess the problems and opportunities left behind in the wake of the turbulent 1960s. As a result of their meetings, they formed the Coalition of 100 Black Women.
For the rest of the 1970s, they slowly but persistently worked to master root causes of issues that affected their families, their communities and themselves. They boldly began to reach out to other Black women in common cause, and eventually, mobilized their emerging stature as a visible force of influence promoting gender and racial equity.
A dynamic public servant, transformative leader, and fierce advocate for community empowerment, Virginia W. Harris has consistently leveraged her career and life to drive impactful change. She retired from the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in July 2006 as County Auditor, after two decades of distinguished service. Her illustrious career includes serving as Accounting Director & Financial Management Analyst for Gwinnett County, Audit Manager for the State of Georgia, Comptroller for the Governor’s Office of Women’s Services in Louisiana, and Accountant with Arthur Young and Company (now Ernst & Young).
Virginia currently serves as the National President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW), re-elected in October 2023 after an initial tenure from 2017 to 2021. Between these presidential terms, she served as National Executive Director (2021-2023), providing a steady hand and strategic oversight to propel the organization forward. Her 30-year dedication to NCBW includes holding pivotal roles such as First Vice President of Programs, Vice President of Finance and Fund Development, National Treasurer, and chairing numerous committees at both local and national levels. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing NCBW’s mission to advocate for Black women and girls, raising over $4.75 million in support of various initiatives.
Virginia’s board affiliations and civic leadership are extensive. She serves on the Federal Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC), the Dekalb County Charter Review Commission, and Albany State University’s Foundation Board of Trustees. She also serves on the Trustee, ACTS Inc., and Martin Luther King Sr. Community Resources Collaborative Board of Directors at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church and is actively involved with the Women’s Ministry Council and Ladies Usher Board. Virginia has also held leadership roles in organizations such as the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), the American Red Cross Advisory Board, and the Southern Education Foundation.
A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, The Links, Incorporated, The Continental Societies, and Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated, Virginia’s commitment to service extends across a broad spectrum of organizations. She has been a lecturer for the National Urban League’s BEEP-Program at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, demonstrating her commitment to mentoring future generations.
Her career is equally matched by her academic achievements. She holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, and is certified as an Internal Auditor (CIA) and Government Financial Manager (CGFM). A graduate of the Harvard University Non-Profit Leadership Program, Leadership Atlanta, Leadership Gwinnett, and Georgia’s Regional Leadership Institute, Virginia is well-equipped to guide organizations toward sustainable success.
Virginia’s leadership has earned her numerous awards and recognitions, including the 2022 Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award, the Presidential Volunteer Service Award Medal, the 2021 Legacy Impact Award for Leadership & Advocacy, and recognition among the Atlanta Business League’s 100 Most Influential Women. Her tireless commitment to community service has also been recognized by institutions such as Albany State University, where she was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame, and the National Urban League, from whom she received the Community Service Award.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Virginia enjoys traveling, reading, tennis, and is learning to play golf. She resides in Metropolitan Atlanta and is married to Ian Bryce. Virginia is the proud mother of two adult children, Mark and Veketa. She is also a loving grandmother to Joshua, Andrew, Ethan, Hannah, and Ava.
Virginia W. Harris epitomizes the power of leadership through service, inspiring others to follow her example of excellence, integrity, and dedication to uplifting communities.
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