Public Policy

Public Policy/Political Action

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Los Angeles Chapter advocates for the needs of African American women and girls in the areas of Health, Education and Economic Empowerment at the city, state and national level. We address public policies and intervention. We inform public officials about our concerns personally, in writing campaigns and Official White Papers. We support policies that address racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities on behalf of African Americans. We advocate for increasing women candidates running for political office. We form partnerships with organizations or groups who share similar goals.

Latonya Nelson
Co-Chairperson

Black Women’s Voters Forum

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Partners with various organizations to bring forth an awareness of the pressing initiatives which are being considered on the upcoming ballot. Our partners included The Coalition of National Council of Negro Women, The Black Women's Voter Forum, Black Women for Wellness, Council of Black Administrators, Holman United Methodist Church, National Council of Negro Women, Bethune Section, National Women's Political Caucus, St Paul's Presbyterian Women, Black Women's Democratic Club LAAAWPAC and local Chapters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. The purpose of the forum is to inform the community members of major initiatives on the ballot.

Voter Registration: Events are held every October to increase voter registration, social media, and phone bank drives.

Legislative Day in Sacramento, California

The NCBW Legislative Day is held in Sacramento, California to promote “Equal Justice Under Law for African American Women and Girls.” Members visit the California State Capital and all Chapter Presidents of the coalition chapters in California are recognized on the Senate floor. The day usually ends with members taking a group picture and visiting their respective Assembly Representative to discuss the needs of their respective communities.

Legislative Day in Washington, DC

The purpose of the NCBW National Legislative Day in Washington, DC. is to Make a Difference for Black Women and Girls lives. NCBW members, attend informative meeting sessions addressing Grass Roots Advocacy issues. Some of the advocacy issues addressed have included Economic Empowerment as it relates to business, Women’s Maternal health, Affordable Care, Policy Education and Influencing Policy Solutions. Members have participated in panel discussions on “Education and Workforce Development and Building Communities through Strategic Partnerships.

Black Women's Voters Forum.

Commissioner’s Workshop

The Commissioners workshop focuses on providing women in the community with how to become a Commissioner, the qualifications needed, and the duties involved in the job. There are varied opportunities for women to become a commissioner or board members at the state, federal, and local levels. The speakers informed the participants how they got started in the field and provide descriptions of the duties of a commissioner. We partnered with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, NCNW, and Presbyterian Women on this event.