Our HERstory
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. began in the winter of 1970, when 24 Black women in New York City, led by Edna Beach, came together with a shared commitment to create positive change in their communities.
What started as conversations in their homes grew into a powerful movement grounded in strength, bold vision, sisterhood, and connectedness. As the organization’s impact expanded, so did its membership. By 1981, the New York coalition had grown to more than 500 members.
On October 24, 1981, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. was officially established, bringing together women from 14 states and the District of Columbia to form a unified national organization.
Today, the Coalition continues to build on that legacy through advocacy, leadership, and service, working to advance opportunities for Black women and girls in the areas of education, health, economic empowerment, and public policy.
“Black women are the linchpin of leadership continuity among all Black people and understand the need for mentoring that must be nurtured and honed day by day, from one generation to another.”
-National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.