National Coalition of 100 Black Women Central Ohio Chapter
About National Coalition of 100 Black Women Central Ohio Chapter
Founded locally in Columbus, OH in September 2011, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Central Ohio Chapter emerged from the vision of 35 African American women representing communities across Franklin, Fairfield, Licking, and Delaware counties. These founding members united around a shared commitment to the national organization's mission, which began in 1981 to establish a leadership forum for Black women. The chapter represents a continuation of this legacy of advocacy and empowerment, building on the groundwork laid by national pioneers like Jewell Jackson McCabe, the organization's first national president. At its heart, the Central Ohio Chapter is driven by a mission to advocate on behalf of Black women and girls, promoting leadership development and gender equity in health, education, and economic empowerment. The organization's values—gender equity, inclusion, respect, racial and social justice, integrity, accountability, economic empowerment, and collaboration—guide every initiative and decision. By bringing together women from diverse professional backgrounds and life experiences across Central Ohio, the chapter creates a powerful community of support, mentorship, and collective action. Members benefit from meaningful relationships with peers who understand the unique intersections of race and gender, while contributing their talents to initiatives that benefit the broader Columbus community. The chapter's commitment to collaboration and accountability ensures that its work remains grounded in the real needs and aspirations of Black women and girls throughout the region.