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.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Los Angeles Chapter partners with various organizations to bring forth an awareness of the pressing initiatives which are being considered on the upcoming ballot. This event is an open forum for members of the community to engage with candidates who are seeking to be elected.
Voter Registration: Events are held every October to increase voter registration, social media, and phone bank drives.
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.
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.
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 various opportunities for women to become Commissioners or Board members at the State, Federal, and Local levels. The speakers inform the participants on how to get started in the field.