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.
Chapter History
The Greater New Orleans Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women was chartered in 1988 based on the founding principles of its parent organization. Its members work to address common issues within our communities, our families and our personal lives while promoting gender and racial equity.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women has thousands of members with chapters in 25 states and the District of Columbia with the purpose of meeting the needs of its members and empowering black women.
The women of the coalition are physicians, dentists, lawyers, judges, corporate executives and an array of other positions from across the public and private sectors. It takes this wealth of resource talent to achieve the organization’s goals as well as to effectively engage other organizations, corporations and influential individuals.
Annual Projects
NCBW implements programs that:
- Provide an effective network among black women.
- Utilize the tools of role-modeling and mentoring to provide meaningful guidance to young women.
- Stress leadership development.
- Make Black women a viable force in the socio-economic and political arenas.
- Explore and sustain new career opportunities.
- Recognize the historic and current achievements of Black women.
Provide screenings and information on the health issues of African-American women in the Community
Annual Torchbearer’s Awards to recognize achievements and contributions of African-American women
High School Tea, a career and college information program
Economic Development
Sharing Time with Young Ladies for Excellence (STYLE) Mentoring Program
Political forums and meetings to address issues affecting our community
Awarding scholarships to local HBCUs
Senior Citizens Christmas Celebration and Bingo
