Black Human Rights Organizations in North Carolina

Founded in 2007 by a dedicated group of African American women in Charlotte, NC, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Queen City Metropolitan Chapter represents a powerful commitment to sisterhood, service, and social change. What began as a grassroots effort culminated in an official installation ceremony in September 2009, bringing together forty committed women who shared a vision of transforming inequity into opportunity. Formally incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2011, the chapter has grown into a trusted community anchor rooted in authentic relationships and mutual support. The organization's work is grounded in a clear vision: a world where socio-economic inequity does not exist for Black women and girls. Operating from Charlotte with deep community ties, the chapter pursues this vision through advocacy, strategic partnerships, and collaborative networks that center the voices and experiences of those most impacted by systemic inequities. Members embody the organization's core values of leadership development, service excellence, and sisterhood, creating spaces where Black women can connect, grow, and collectively advance shared goals in health, education, and economic empowerment.

The Blacks In Technology Foundation serves as a vital community resource for Black professionals navigating careers in the technology sector across Charlotte, NC and globally. Founded on the recognition that Black people remain significantly underrepresented in every technology-related career demographic, the foundation has established itself as a bridge-building organization dedicated to eliminating the isolation and inequity that Black tech workers experience. The organization's core mission—to "stomp the divide" between Black tech workers—reflects a commitment to meaningful, lasting change within an industry that has historically failed to prioritize Black representation and advancement. Rather than viewing diversity as an afterthought, Blacks In Technology Foundation actively cultivates an inclusive environment where Black tech professionals can connect, learn, and grow together. The foundation's approach combines practical support through training and mentorship with strategic relationship-building among members, partners, and allies who share a commitment to equity. By fostering genuine community connections and providing access to professional networks, educational resources, and mentoring relationships, the organization empowers Black technology workers to overcome systemic barriers. Based in Charlotte, NC, the foundation demonstrates that meaningful change requires sustained commitment to education, collaboration, and mutual support within the technology community.