In the winter of 1970 in New York City, 24 black women began meeting in their homes to assess the problems and opportunities left behind in the wake of the turbulent 1960s. As a result of their meetings, they formed The Coalition of 100 Black Women led by visionary Edna Beach.
Today, The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) has garnered thousands of members and is currently represented in more than 60 chapters and representing 28 states. The organization is committed to being a united voice for more than 20 million Black women in the United States. NCBW develops alliances with leadership from corporate, civic, political and government entities and seeks to build a consensus among special interest groups.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Los Angeles Chapter (CBWLA), (501c3), was organized in 1986 under the leadership of Yvonne Burke, a former Los Angeles County Supervisor and Joan Sutter. Today, the CBWLA consists of a diverse generational group, committed to delivering programming through activities, partnerships and participation opportunities with a significant focus placed on the areas of Health, Education, Economic Empowerment, Public Policy, Scholarship, and Community Advocacy.
To learn more about our coalition from founder Ms. Edna Beach, watch the YouTube video below.
