NCBW GREATER CLEVELAND INC.| 2024 WOMEN OF VISION AWARDS GALA

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

G R E A T E R C L E V E L A N D C H A P T E R

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW INC.)is a national non-profit volunteer women's organization that tirelessly advocates for the rights and well-being of Black women and girls. It is a beacon of hope, promoting leadership development and gender equity in health, education, and economic empowerment. NC100BW Inc.'s core values, including gender equity, inclusion, respect, racial and social justice, integrity and accountability, economic empowerment, and collaboration, drive our impactful work. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Greater Cleveland Chapter Inc. (NC100BW, Inc. GCC), chartered on October 3, 1990, by Margaret R. Barron, proudly celebrates thirty-four years of advocacy, making a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals.

The Coalition of 100 Black Women was formed in New York City in 1970 to continue the successful implementation of socioeconomic and political strategies to advance black women and families that began in the 1960s. Its first president, Jewel Jackson McCabe, chartered it as a national non-profit organization in 1981. Today, it is a national leadership advocacy forum for Black women from all geopolitical and socioeconomic groups.

Each Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is a testament to the power of unity and collaboration. Together, we focus on legislation, policies, programs, funding, and initiatives to eliminate Black women's health, economic, and education disparities. The organization serves as a role model and a beacon of hope to help elevate the quality of life for young and other Black women in transition. It draws upon the strength of its membership, a diverse and dedicated group, to work toward solutions on issues of concern to the contemporary Black woman. It also serves as a network vehicle of communication among Black women for their own personal and professional development. NC100BW, Inc. collectively seeks Black women's political and economic empowerment to access mainstream America, united in our shared purpose and commitment.

PRESIDENT

Greater Cleveland Chapter

Dionne E. Jones