• HEALTH

    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

  • EDUCATION

    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

  • ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

    NCBW defines economic empowerment as the ability to self-determine dreams, pursue them, and ultimately realize them by establishing the mechanisms to sustain generational wealth. Throughout the country, chapters’ Economic Empowerment programs address financial literacy and life skills training.

    ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ADVOCACY FOCUS

    Pay Equity

    Black Women Owned Business Growth

    Livable Wage Employment Opportunities

  • PUBLIC POLICY

    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

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