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The Candace Award is an award that was given from 1982 to 1992 by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) to "Black role models of uncommon distinction who have set a standard of excellence for young people of all races". [1] Candace (pronounced can-DAY-say) was the ancient Ethiopian title for queen or empress.
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.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women was founded in 1970 in New York City. The organization has chapters across the US and its membership is primarily composed of black women who have college degrees.
“I wanted to create a space where girls can get all new items that will restore their identity back … and their confidence,” Culvert told ABC 7 Los Angeles.
Officers of the National Council of Negro Women. Founder Mary McLeod Bethune is at center. The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1935 with the mission to advance the opportunities and the quality of life for African-American women, their families, and communities.
Cross Colours was the brainchild of Carl Jones the entrepreneur who studied fashion at Otis Parson's School of Design and Trade Technical College in Los Angeles, then worked in various fashion enterprises before starting his own T-shirt company. He eventually started a company called Surf Fetish, which rode the wave of beachwear trends.
National Association of Colored Women's Clubs; National Association of Wage Earners; National Black Feminist Organization; National Coalition of 100 Black Women; National Congress of Black Women; National Council of Negro Women; National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement
National National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays: 1978–1990 The National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays (formerly The National Coalition of Black Gays) was the United States' first national organization for African American and Third World gay rights. National Native Son: 2016–present