What they call their work
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocates for Black women through policy engagement and public forumsProvides a platform to explore and address issues affecting Black women by advocating for policy changes, such as in response to the death of George Floyd, and offering an organized voice on local, national, and international issues.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to eligible studentsProvides financial support to students through a formal scholarship program for eligible recipients.
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Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Conducts community service, educational, and cultural projectsImplements community service and educational initiatives, promotes awareness of the economic and historical aspects of arts and culture relevant to Black women, and supports projects that increase understanding of global and political issues impacting women and families.
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Workplace DEI Research and Training 1 activity
- Hosts educational workshops and events on key social issuesOrganizes interactive workshops featuring invited speakers on topics including mental health, artificial intelligence, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) advocacy.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Hosts fundraising events to support organizational operationsConducts fundraising and development activities, including special events such as a 55th anniversary luncheon, to sustain organizational programs and services.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Operates organizational infrastructure and membership systemsManages organizational governance through by-law review and policy development, conducts leadership elections, recruits and retains members, and oversees program development aligned with organizational goals.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Provides career preparation and mentoring for studentsOffers career preparation programs for high school and college students through mentoring and worksite visitation initiatives, providing realistic career information to support student development.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provides resources and information on health, business, and political issuesDisseminates information on health concerns affecting women and families, offers guidance on initiating and managing business ventures for Black women, and increases awareness of political issues impacting communities.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Supports leadership and professional development of Black womenOperates a leadership forum and provides programs focused on enhancing leadership and career development skills for Black women and their families.
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Who runs it
- Laura Green — Board Member
- Marjorie Phillips — Board Member
Who they work with
- Coalition of One Hundred Black Women, Inc. Network — Founding chapter of the national network.
- Harlem World Magazine Partner — Partnered with Harlem World Magazine to publish proposed policy changes following the death of George Floyd.
- National Coalition of One Hundred Black Women Coalition — Founding chapter that contributed to the formation of the national entity in 1981.
- Rev. Dr. Zorina Costello Partner — Invited speaker for the "Maintaining Your Mental Health" workshop.
- like-minded organizations Partner — Partners with like-minded organizations to achieve mutual goals.
- other persons and organizations Partner — Collaborates with individuals and organizations to achieve mutual goals.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Leadership Development and Advocacy for Systemic Changemethodology: leadership_development_and_advocacyBy investing in leadership development and advocacy programming, the organization advances gender equity and economic empowerment for Black women, because building individual capacity and collective voice enables systemic reform and long-term social change.
- Policy Advocacy to Address Racial Injusticemethodology: policy_advocacyBy advocating for systemic policy reform, the organization addresses root causes of racial injustice and advances equity, because structural change produces broader and more sustainable impact than individual-level interventions alone.
- Role Model Mentorship to Empower Communitiesmethodology: role_model_mentorshipBy positioning Black women as role models through mentorship and recruitment, the organization fosters intergenerational empowerment, because visible and relatable mentors inspire self-efficacy and collective action among peers and younger generations.