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.
We exist to…
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.
Atlanta, Georgia – October 11, 2023: The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Incorporated (NCBW) celebrated a momentous occasion during its biennial gathering in Philadelphia, PA. This five-day event, held at the Sheraton, Downtown Philadelphia from October 4th to October 8th, brought together NCBW members from across the Country.
The conference underscored NCBW’s unwavering commitment to shaping the future through substantive discussions and knowledge exchange at public meetings and plenary sessions. Key topics included the reshaping of corporate strategies in social engagement and community partnerships, fostering educational well-being in schools, prioritizing health equity, and addressing barriers to economic empowerment opportunities.
The pinnacle of the evening came with the installation of NCBW’s National Directorate, as Virginia W. Harris of Atlanta, GA, took the oath as the 11th National President. Her previous term of service spanned from 2017 to 2021. Her steadfast leadership and unwavering dedication have played a pivotal role in advancing NCBW’s mission, vision, goals, and core values.
Under the dedicated leadership of National President Harris, NCBW has secured a prominent position at the table with Corporate America and esteemed representatives, including United States Senators, Members of Congress, the Speaker of the House, the Vice President of the United States, and more. This influence has been instrumental in driving positive changes that benefit Black women and girls across the United States.
NCBW pays tribute to the resolute leadership of National President Virginia W. Harris, who continues to carry the torch with unwavering dedication and commitment. Her extraordinary leadership has ushered in positive change, and we offer our heartfelt congratulations to her for these remarkable achievements.
Meet our National Officers, Appointments, Board of Directors, Honorary Members, and Office Staff
NCBW honors and recognizes our past leaders:
NCBW is always looking for a Few Good Women.
