About NCBW
OUR MISSION, PURPOSE, & LEADERSHIP
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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.
NCBW’s Rich History
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.
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 vision
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.
Kimberly B. Collier
A Message From Our President
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Dear Members and Supporters,
I write to you today as the newly elected president of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, imbued with a profound sense of duty and urgency.
This organization stands as a beacon, unashamedly and steadfastly dedicated to the upliftment of Black women and girls. When I first heard our national president, Virginia Harris, declare our unapologetic mission, it struck a chord deep within my soul. It was a clarion call, a moment of awakening.
In a society where our struggles are often sidelined, our voices marginalized, and our existence constantly challenged, the need for support, guidance, and protection for Black Women and girls is greater than ever. We, Black Women, are not just the backbone of our families, churches, and communities; we are the vanguard of change, the bearers of legacy, and the architects of a future where we rise, not alone but lifting our entire community with us.
Our mission is clear and non-negotiable. It is time to channel our boundless energy, our deep-rooted love, and our fiery passion toward empowering ourselves. In our collective ascension lies the upliftment of all.
I urge you to stand with us, to be part of a movement that is not just about advocacy and programs but about building a world where Black Women and Girls are seen, heard, and valued. Together, we can and will make a profound impact, not only in this country but across the globe.
In Solidarity,
Kimberly B. Collier
President, Chicago Metropolitan Chapter
National Coalition of 100 Black Women
our Board Of Directors
Drema Lee Woldman
President
Kimberly Collier
1st Vice President
Latrice Eggleston Williams
2nd Vice President – Finance
Marlyn Llorens
3rd Vice President – Membership
Jackie Sharp
Recording Secretary
Vynessa Alexander
Treasurer
Janice Oda-Gray
Financial Secretary
Kamilah Parker
Parliamentarian
Alexis Brinkley-Felder
Chaplain
Cheryl Marshall Washington
Historian
Janice Oda-Gray
Sonya Fitzpatrick
our Directors
Cheryl Marshall Washington
Director
Karimiah McKee
Director
Ashley Shambley
Director
Alexis Brinkley Felder
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