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The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) [1] is a non-profit volunteer organization for African American women. Its members address common issues in their communities, families and personal lives, promoting gender and racial equity .
Jewell Jackson McCabe (born August 2, 1945) is an American feminist, business executive, social and political activist.She was a leader of, and spokesperson for, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women's movement [1] [2] [3] in the mid to late 1970s in New York City and for the national movement throughout the United States in the early 1980s into the 1990s, as founder of the organization ...
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.
Motley received a Candace Award for Distinguished Service from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women in 1984. [27] In 1993, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. [14] In 2000, Harvard University awarded her an honorary Doctor of Laws. [28] In 2001, President Bill Clinton awarded her the Presidential Citizens Medal. [8]
She received a Candace Award for Community Service from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women in 1990. [7] In 2017, the Women's Black Agenda presented her with its Economic and Business Award, as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual conference. [ 8 ]
In 1991, the Candace Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. [32] In 1994, a Peabody Award for a 26-part NPR documentary called Wade in the Water. [33] In 1995, a Charles Frankel Prize for her contributions to the public understanding of the humanities. The award was presented at the White House by President Bill Clinton.
Smith Moore's contributions to music were recognized by the National Black Caucus, and, in 1981, Moore was invited to deliver the keynote address at the first National Congress on Women in Music at New York University. [4] Among her many awards was a Candace Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women in 1984. [21]
Collins received a Candace Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women in 1989. [16] In 2007, in recognition of Collins' great work and dedication, her renowned cousin Carmen De Lavallade established the Janet Collins Fellowship to honor aspiring talented ballet dancers.