The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW)[1] is a non-profit volunteer organization for African American women. Its members address common issues in their communities, families and personal lives, promoting gender and racial equity.
The organization has its roots in the Coalition of 100 Black Women, founded in New York City in 1970 by Edna Beach and 23 other African-American women.[2][3]Jewell Jackson McCabe,[4] one of the original founders, became President of the New York chapter in 1977 and set out to create a national coalition. Within ten months, the organization had 37 chapters in 20 states.[5] By 1981, the organization had grown to over 500 members, gaining local and national media recognition.[6] They worked with other chapters and women leaders across the United States to form the NCBW. In October 24, 1981, after returning from the National Conference of Black Mayors, it was determined it was imperative to formally extend the institution beyond New York City. As a result, the word "National" was incorporated into the organization's name. NCBW became a not-for-profit organization with representatives from 14 states and the District of Columbia. By 1986, there were 3000 members in 19 states, with 47 chapters altogether. In 1998, the advocacy agenda of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. expanded to include other women of color.[2]
Chapters
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. has thousands of members with 60 chapters across 25 states and the District of Columbia. Each aspiring to meet the needs of its members, empower Black women, and promote racial equality.[2] Their programs and meetings address diverse issues through the National Coalition of 100 Black Women/Community Services Fund.[7]
Awards
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. bestowed the Candace Awards to women of African descent that have made valuable contributions to their communities. The award is named for Candace, the title for queens and queen mothers of the ancient African Kingdom of Kush.[5] The Candace Award presented annually at The Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC —1982 to 1992 — Hosted by Maya Angelou was crafted as a unique civil rights statement — honoring African American Women (and a few good-men) from a cross-section of disciplines in non-traditional roles. “Candace, queen of the Ethiopians” is mentioned in the Bible Acts of the apostle... Philip meets “a eunuch of great authority” under her reign and converts him to Christianity (Acts 8:27-39). The Candace Award created, established on behalf of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women by their founding President, Jewell Jackson McCabe.
national, coalition, black, women, ncbw, profit, volunteer, organization, african, american, women, members, address, common, issues, their, communities, families, personal, lives, promoting, gender, racial, equity, abbreviationncbwformationoctober, 1981, year. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc NCBW 1 is a non profit volunteer organization for African American women Its members address common issues in their communities families and personal lives promoting gender and racial equity National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc AbbreviationNCBWFormationOctober 24 1981 41 years ago 1981 10 24 TypeNonprofit organization 501 c 4 HeadquartersAtlanta GeorgiaPresidentElizabeth A JonesAffiliationsNational Coalition of 100 Black Women Community Services FundWebsitencbw org Contents 1 History 2 Chapters 3 Awards 4 See also 4 1 Notable members 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditThe organization has its roots in the Coalition of 100 Black Women founded in New York City in 1970 by Edna Beach and 23 other African American women 2 3 Jewell Jackson McCabe 4 one of the original founders became President of the New York chapter in 1977 and set out to create a national coalition Within ten months the organization had 37 chapters in 20 states 5 By 1981 the organization had grown to over 500 members gaining local and national media recognition 6 They worked with other chapters and women leaders across the United States to form the NCBW In October 24 1981 after returning from the National Conference of Black Mayors it was determined it was imperative to formally extend the institution beyond New York City As a result the word National was incorporated into the organization s name NCBW became a not for profit organization with representatives from 14 states and the District of Columbia By 1986 there were 3000 members in 19 states with 47 chapters altogether In 1998 the advocacy agenda of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc expanded to include other women of color 2 Chapters EditThe National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc has thousands of members with 60 chapters across 25 states and the District of Columbia Each aspiring to meet the needs of its members empower Black women and promote racial equality 2 Their programs and meetings address diverse issues through the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Community Services Fund 7 Awards EditThe National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc bestowed the Candace Awards to women of African descent that have made valuable contributions to their communities The award is named for Candace the title for queens and queen mothers of the ancient African Kingdom of Kush 5 The Candace Award presented annually at The Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC 1982 to 1992 Hosted by Maya Angelou was crafted as a unique civil rights statement honoring African American Women and a few good men from a cross section of disciplines in non traditional roles Candace queen of the Ethiopians is mentioned in the Bible Acts of the apostle Philip meets a eunuch of great authority under her reign and converts him to Christianity Acts 8 27 39 The Candace Award created established on behalf of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women by their founding President Jewell Jackson McCabe See also EditNational Congress of Black Women Candace AwardNotable members Edit Edna Beach Martha S Lewis Jewell Jackson McCabeReferences Edit New York Times October 26 1981 Brozan Nadine Coalition Goes National https www nytimes com 1981 10 26 style coalition of black women goes national html a b c Our History National Coalition of 100 Black Women Archived from the original on September 24 2014 Retrieved June 16 2012 Black women sending signal of strength The Pittsburgh Press October 13 1984 Noel Pamela New Battler for Black Women Ebony February 1984 pp 43 50 a b Madison Cathy February 9 1993 Coalition provides supportive voice Ocala Star Banner Our History National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc Retrieved 2021 08 04 NCBW Community Services Fund National Coalition of 100 Black Women Archived from the original on January 12 2012 Retrieved June 16 2012 External links EditOfficial website A Guide to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc San Antonio Chapter Records University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries UTSA Libraries Special Collections Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title National Coalition of 100 Black Women amp oldid 1105212376, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
