NCBW Advocate of Black Women and Girls
We are a National 501c3 non-profit organization. Through advocacy we work as change agents to influence policy that promotes gender equity in health, education and economic empowerment. We believe through our efforts we will fulfill our vision of seeing black women and girls living in a world where socio-economic inequity does not exist.
HEALTH, EDUCATION, & ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES
National initiatives are designed and implemented in response to critical national issues that affect the African American community.
NATIONAL FOOTPRINT OF 60 LOCAL CHAPTERS IN 28 STATES
NCBW consists of thousands of progressive women of African descent who are committed to gender equity and socioeconomic advancement.
2800+ MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONALS, ENTREPRENEURS, & LEADERS
In the communities across America, NCBW lays claim to an array of skilled professionals from the public and private sectors.
Chapter Leadership

Ruth Claybrooks
Chapter President

Kelly Turner-Phillips
Vice President

Melyssa Barrett
2nd Vice President

Synthia Armstrong-Lilly
3rd Vice President
NCBW Central Valley
Our members advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment. As a voice for millions of black women and girls in the united states, NCBW believes in inclusion, respect, racial and social justice, integrity and accountability and collaboration.
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