National Coalition of 100 Black Women facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | NCBW |
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| Formation | October 24, 1981 |
| Type | Nonprofit organization (501(c)(4)) |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
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President
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Virginia W. Harris |
| Affiliations | National Coalition of 100 Black Women/Community Services Fund |
| Website | ncbw.org |
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (or NCBW) is a group of African American women who volunteer their time. They work to solve problems in their communities and families. They also help make sure everyone is treated fairly, no matter their gender or race.
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History of the NCBW
The idea for the NCBW started with the Coalition of 100 Black Women. This group was formed in New York City in 1970. It was started by Edna Beach and 23 other African-American women.
How the National Group Started
Jewell Jackson McCabe was one of the first members. She became the leader of the New York group in 1977. She wanted to create a larger group that included women from all over the country. Within ten months, the group had 37 smaller chapters in 20 states.
By 1981, the organization had grown to over 500 members. It was getting noticed by local and national news. On October 24, 1981, after a big meeting, they decided to make the group official across the country. They added the word "National" to their name. The NCBW became a non-profit organization. It had members from 14 states and Washington D.C. By 1986, there were 3,000 members in 19 states. They had 47 chapters in total. In 1998, the NCBW also started working to help other women of color.
NCBW Chapters Across the U.S.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. has thousands of members. They have 60 chapters in 25 states and the District of Columbia. Each chapter works to help its members. They also aim to empower Black women. And they promote fairness for all races. Their programs and meetings deal with many different topics. These are supported through the National Coalition of 100 Black Women/Community Services Fund.
Candace Awards for Black Women
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. used to give out the Candace Awards. These awards honored women of African descent. They recognized women who had made important contributions to their communities.
Meaning Behind the Candace Award
The award was named after Candace. This was a title for queens and queen mothers. They ruled in the ancient African Kingdom of Kush. The Candace Award was given every year from 1982 to 1992. The events were held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Maya Angelou often hosted these events.
The award was a special way to recognize civil rights. It honored African American women (and a few men). These individuals worked in important roles that were not traditional. The Bible also mentions "Candace, queen of the Ethiopians." In the book of Acts, Philip meets an important official under her rule. This official later becomes a Christian. Jewell Jackson McCabe, the founding President of the NCBW, created this award.
See also
- National Congress of Black Women
- Candace Award
Notable Members of NCBW
- Edna Beach
- Martha S. Lewis
- Jewell Jackson McCabe
