Health is a vital component of a thriving community. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is concerned about the well-being of the whole community and the whole person: physically, emotionally and spiritually. Our primary focuses for health advocacy are in the areas of Family & Childhood Obesity, Cancer/Health Disparities, and Metabolic Disease.

HEALTH ADVOCACY FOCUS

Childhood and Family Obesity Initiative

NCBW Cancer Health Disparities Program

NCBW Metabolic Syndrome Initiative

Prevention/Decrease Mortality

Improve Health Outcomes

Access to Affordable Healthcare

Culturally Competent Research

Quality of Life – Public Safety and Crime

NCBW delivers support services that help youth achieve their educational goals. By supporting positive experiences, fostering a positive self-perception and self-respect, encouraging excellence in education and promoting the pursuit of positive lifelong goals, NCBW is creating future leaders.

EDUCATION ADVOCACY FOCUS

Eliminate Disparities

Improved Outcomes and Graduation Rates

Vocational/College Preparation

S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Education

HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities)

Access Affordability

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) defines Economic Empowerment as the ability to self-determine and realize dreams by establishing the mechanisms to sustain generational wealth. This vision is brought to life through Sisternomic$, NCBW's signature program and philosophical framework. Sisternomic$ directly addresses economic disparities by equipping Black women and girls with essential tools, including financial literacy and life skills training, paving the path toward economic self-sufficiency.

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ADVOCACY FOCUS

Financial Literacy & Education

Workforce & Pay Equity

Entrepreneurship & Business Growth (Black woman-owned businesses)

Wealth Building & Homeownership

NCBW influences public policy and drives change through a blend of direct and indirect advocacy. Their key efforts include:

PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY FOCUS

Civic Engagement

Voter Education and Registration

Candidate Forums

Encouraging Black Women to Run for Office

Legislative Action

Directly Engage with Lawmakers

Participate in Legislative Days

Issue Timely Policy Alerts

Issue Position Papers

Advocate for Mission-Aligned Policies