About Us

Our Mission, History, & Leadership

Mary Miller McClellan - Immediate Past President/ Chapter Founder

WHO WE ARE

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW), Columbia (SC) Chapter is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization whose mission is to advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment.

Our History

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Columbia (SC) Chapter’s Interest Group was convened by Mary Miller McClellan on February 25, 2012, on the campus of Benedict College. From its inception, Mary, a former member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Long Island (NY) Chapter, believed that the dynamic group of women whom she had invited to join her would embrace the vision and mission of this national organization. Subsequent to completing extensive training in chapter development, the chapter was chartered by National President Michelle McNeil Emery and the NCBW, Inc. affiliates from the New York City corporate office at the Columbia (SC) Marriott on Saturday, March 29, 2014.

Our Mission & Vision

The Vision of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is to see black women and girls live in a world where socio-economic inequity does not exist.

Our Core Values

NCBW’s Core Values are:

Gender Equality
Inclusion
Respect
Racial & Social Justice
Integrity & Accountability
Economic Empowerment
Collaboration

OUR AGENDA

NCBW focuses on Health, Education, Economic Empowerment, Strategic Alliances, and Civic Engagement.

OUR PURPOSE

We exist to…

Foster the principles of equal rights and opportunities;
Promote the awareness of Black Culture;
Develop the potential of the membership for effective leadership and participation in civic affairs;
Take action on specific issues of national and international importance; and
Cooperate with other persons and organizations to achieve mutual goals.

• For more information, visit our national website at www.ncbw.org.