https://ncnw.org/

The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) was founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune, child of slave parents, distinguished educator and government consultant. Mrs. Bethune saw the need for harnessing the power and extending the leadership of African American women through a national organization.

NCNW is an "organization of organizations" and serves as a clearing house for the activities of women. From the beginning, women of all racial and cultural backgrounds were included and welcomed to work together. Mrs. Bethune described "... the need for a united organization of women to open doors for our young women, united so that when it speaks, its power will be felt.

The National Council of Negro Women is an organization that promotes unity amongst black women. Through our creative and unique programs we attempt to demisify all negativity and we embrace each other as women... we are in the process of "Recreating Creating the Woman..."

Mission of NCNW:

The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is a council of national African American women’s organizations and community-based sections. Founded in 1935, the NCNW mission is to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. NCNW fulfills this purpose through research, advocacy, and national and community-based services and programs on issues of health, education, and economic empowerment in the United States and Africa.