NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC: OUR BEGINNINGS
Extraordinary educator and political leader, Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), founded The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) in 1935 and envisioned it to be an “organization of organizations” that represent the national and international concerns of Black women. The organization would also give Black women the opportunity to realize their goals for social justice and human rights through united, constructive action. Today, the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) is a council of 39 affiliated national African American women’s organizations with over 240 sections.
NCNW MISSION
The NCNW mission is to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. We fulfill our mission through research, advocacy, and national community-based health, education, and economic empowerment services and programs. Through sections and affiliate volunteers in 34 states, the NCNW addresses local needs while impacting communities nationwide.
NCNW NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
The NCNW national headquarters is based in Washington, D.C. in an historic main office on Pennsylvania Avenue. It is strategically located between the White House and the Capital Building. There are two field offices around the country with the national headquarters acting as a central source for program planning.
National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated programs are grounded on a foundation of critical concerns known as the NCNW Priorities.
The Core Four are bases of these NCNW Priorities.
- Economic Empowerment
- Education
- Healthcare
- Social Justice
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