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The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA, Inc.), is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for black professionals in the accounting, finance and related business professions. Representing more than 200,000 black professionals in these fields, NABA advances people, careers, and the mission by providing education, resources, and meaningful career connections to both professional and student members, fulfilling the principle of our motto: Lifting As We Climb.
The mission of the NABA Columbia is to address the professional needs of its members and to build leaders that shape the future of the accounting/finance profession as well as assist professionals in other business related professions.
South Carolina Black Lawyers Association is a professional organization that is rich in history and is committed to service to all lawyers in South Carolina and to our communities. SCBLA strives to improve the development of our members, provide a voice to our communities and make legal assistance available by connecting with the community.
The membership of SCBLA includes judges, lawyers, law students and many others who are committed to the diversification and progression of our legal community.
The 100 Black Men of Greater Columbia, Inc. mission is to improve the quality of life for citizens within our communities, with a special emphasis on our youth, particularly in the areas of mentoring, education, economics and financial literacy, and health & wellness.
With a mission to improve the quality and enhance educational opportunities for African Americans, members of the 100BMOGC continue to serve as a strong force in the world by overcoming the cultural and financial obstacles that have limited the achievements of some African Americans, particularly young African American males. Members of the 100BMOGC have made outstanding progress, proving that Blacks can and do, excel as corporate leaders, community leaders, and independent business owners.
100 Black Men of America, Inc. seeks to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create environments where our children are motivated to achieve, and to empower our people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve.
100 Black Men of America, Inc. is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of the African American community based on the following precepts: respect for family, spirituality, justice, and integrity.
Blacks in Technology Columbia is the official chapter for the metro Columbia, SC region of the dynamic, growing, vibrant Blacks in Technology 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This is a group for current and future Black IT professionals.
The purpose of our group is to network, learn best industry practices, and to advance your Information Technology career! Our goal and mission is to “stomp the divide” between Black tech workers and to fundamentally influence and effect change on an industry that has historically not sought parity with respect to Black workers. Our intent is to level the playing field through training, education, networking, and mentorship with the support of allies, partners, sponsors, and most importantly our global members!
M. Rita Metts has 28 years of experience representing clients with Social Security Disability Benefits, Veteran Disability Benefits, Divorce and Personal Injury.
She is also a Certified Family Court Mediator and VA Certified Claims Representative. She owns and operates Metts Law Firm, LLC located at 3531 River Drive, Columbia SC 29201, and works as a part time Magistrate Judge in Richland County, South Carolina.
Ms. Metts volunteers her time teaching free disability seminars to educate local church members and other organizations about the social security disability process.