National Congress of Black Women

1224 W Street, SE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20020

Phone: (202) 678-6788 | Fax:
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Website: http://www.nationalcongressbw.org/

Principal Staff:
Dr. E. Faye Williams, National Chair

Type of Organization: National Grassroots/Advocacy
Founded: 1984

Mission Statement:

Our Mission

To train and educate youth on the responsibilities of good citizenship, and encourage them to register, to vote, and to learn and understand the functions of government.
To provide opportunities for internships at the local, state and national levels.
To encourage African American women to engage in political education, voter registration, forums and seminars.
To educate and encourage African American women to seek elective and appointive offices at all levels of government.
To engage in research and fact-finding on critical issues uniquely affecting the quality of life of African American women and youth.
To develop and advocate public policy positions at every level of government.
To participate in the formation and development of public policy that impacts on African American women, their families and communities.

Subject Expertise:
Civil rights, education, health and multicultural

Annual Meetings/Conferences:
Annual brunch