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The National Council of Negro Women is an “organization of organizations” (comprised of 300 campus and community-based sections and 32 national women’s organizations) that enlightens, inspires and connects more than 2,000,000 women and men. Its mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families and communities.
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Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Honored with Statue in the U.S. Capitol
The National Council of Negro Women is an “organization of organizations” (comprised of 300 campus and community-based sections and 32 national women’s organizations) that enlightens, inspires and connects more than 2,000,000 women and men. Its mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families and communities.
National NCNW News
DIHEF & NCNW Team UP
The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation and National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Establish Scholarship in Collaboration with Meta to Study the Intersection of Technology and Civil Rights As a result of technical difficulties due to upgrades, the NCNW website was...
Black Women’s Roundtable Report
Black Women's Roundtable ReportBy: Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Ph.D., Chair & 7th National President and Janice Mathis, Esq., Executive Director National Council of Negro Women (page 91) Black women have been in the vanguard of defending democracy over the past several...
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Appeal
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund AppealMy Dear NCNW Family, The horrific COVID-19 pandemic is the most devastating health crisis since the pandemic flu of 1918. And as you know, it disproportionately affects our communities. That is why on this Giving Tuesday, NCNW is...
NCNW Technology and Telecommunications Fellow
NCNW Technology and Telecommunications Fellow The National Council of Negro Women seek a Telecommunications Fellow. This is a one-year appointment that provides an opportunity to support civil rights work related to telecommunications/technology/media policy. The...
Black Women’s Roundtable Report
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DIHEF & NCNW Team UP
Creating a new scholarship …
Events
West Regional Sessions with the Sections
West Regional Sessions with the Sections
New York State Bethune/Height Recognition Program
New York State Bethune/Height Recognition Program
Connecticut Bethune/Height Recognition Program
Connecticut Bethune/Height Recognition Program
NCNW Influenza Town Hall #5
March 9, 2023 • 7:00 p.m.
East Regional Sessions with the Sections
March 14, 2023 • 8:30 pm EST
Midwest/Central Regional Sessions with the Sections
March 21, 2022 • 8:30 p.m.
West Regional Sessions with the Sections
March 28, 2023 • 8:30 p.m. EST
National Affiliates Assembly
November 5-5, 2022
The Latest
NCNW Hires New President & CEO
NCNW Hires New President & CEO Lauded Civil Rights Organization Changes Governance Structure First Time in 88 Years Washington, DC -01-23-2023 - Today, the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) announced Shavon Arline-Bradley was hired to serve as the...
The Height Scholars Project
The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation and National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Establish Scholarship in Collaboration with Meta to Study the Intersection of Technology and Civil Rights As a result of technical difficulties due to upgrades, the NCNW website was...
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Do you want to become more involved in strengthening families, creating economic opportunity and building healthy communities? If so, NCNW is for you. Your community-based section of NCNW offers you a positive, uplifting and supportive network of sisters (and brothers) who share a passion for NCNWs mission.