The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Greater Cleveland Chapter
Who We Are
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.
The NCBW agenda focuses on Health, Education, Economic Empowerment, Strategic Alliances, and Civic Engagement. We exist to…
- Foster the principles of equal rights and opportunities;
- Develop the potential of the membership for effective leadership and participation in civic affairs;
- Take action on specific issues of national and international importance;
- Cooperate with other persons and organizations to achieve mutual goals.
NCBW is an Advocacy Organization
ADVOCACY is the deliberate process of influencing those who make policy decisions.NCBW Programs Support Advocacy
ADVOCACY is a strategy that NCBW uses to complement efforts in:
- Strengthening capacity for self-help.
- Delivering relief in emergencies.
- Addressing discrimination in all its forms.
NCBW Public Policy Focus = Advocacy In Action
NCBW’s “Legislation Supporting Advocacy” Agenda:
- Voter Education/Rights
- Civic Engagement
- Increase Women Candidates Running For Political Office
- Issue Timely Policy Alerts
- Issue Position Papers on Public Policy Platform Issues
OUR PROGRAMS
We are leading the charge with programs that make a real difference in the lives of African-American women.
Our Vision
The Vision of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is to see Black women and girls live in a world where socioeconomic inequity does not exist.
Our Mission
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.
Our Core Values
The Core Values of our organization are Gender Equality, Inclusion, Respect, Racial & Social Justice, Integrity & Accountability, Economic Empowerment, and Collaboration.
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
GREATER CLEVELAND CHAPTER
“Black women can no longer operate by reacting to crises and depending on crash programs to solve them. Seeking empowerment as a distinct group, they need to analyze their attitudes about power and understand both the traditional and unconventional routes to power.”
