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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.
A coalition of Black women has launched a three-point plan to help elect Vice President Harris. The “100 Days of Action by Black Women for Kamala,” which began as an online Facebook group ...
Opinion: Since our inception, our chapter has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at uplifting Black women and girls. Black women coalition celebrates 30 years of advocacy, honors Tennessee ...
Melanie L. Campbell is an American activist and the president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, a national civil rights nonprofit organization. She is best known for her voting-rights activism.
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 ]