Who We Are

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

Metropolitan Washington, DC Chapter (NCBWDC)

Chartered on August 29, 2015, the Metropolitan Washington, DC Chapter (NCBWDC) of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. has dedicated itself to empowering and uplifting Black women and girls in the District of Columbia for more than a decade.

Drawing from diverse leadership backgrounds in small business, non-profits, corporations, and government, each member actively upholds and embodies and models mission and vision of NCBW – to promote leadership development and gender equity for Black women and girls, while eliminating barriers to socioeconomic inequality.

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What We Do

Our Mission
To advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote gender equality and leadership development in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment.

Our Vision
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. envisions a world where socio-economic inequity is non-existent for black women and girls.

NCBW History

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) began with a simple, powerful idea. In 1970, 24 Black women in New York City came together to create a brighter future for their communities. They started small, but their vision was immense.

Their efforts gained national attention, leading to a pivotal moment in 1981 when the organization officially went national. From a small group, it evolved into a powerful movement, now with thousands of members across 63 chapters in 24 states and the District of Columbia.

Today, the NCBW continues its critical mission: to champion gender equity and leadership development for women of color. Through their work in health, education, and economic empowerment, they are not just advocating for change—they are building a legacy of empowerment, one community at a time. Learn More →

Our Impact

NCBWDC members lead advocacy programs and initiatives focused on health, education, and economic empowerment. These efforts uplift and engage Black women and girls in the District, strengthen civic participation, and foster strategic alliances.

Our Focus Areas

Economic Empowerment

Our economic empowerment advocacy programs focus on on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, other efforts to promote economic self-sufficiency and the creation of generational wealth.

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Education

Our education advocacy programs include mentoring young girls in DC public schools, providing scholarships for DC college students that are pursuing STEAM studies, and other comprehensive support services to empower Black girls to achieve academic excellence.

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Health

Our health advocacy programs focus on addressing family and childhood obesity, cancer and health disparities, and metabolic disease.

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