The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) was launched on October 24, 1981, with representatives from 14 states and the District of Columbia. Its mission is to advocate on behalf of women of color through national and local actions and strategic alliances that promote the NCBW agenda on leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment. The rapidity by which the organization grew is attested to by the statistics of 1986 - 47 chapters in 19 states.

Today, the national movement has garnered thousands of members over the years throughout 60 chapters representing 28 states. The Greater Knoxville Chapter was founded in 2012 with 36 chartering members. Most NCBW members have completed college and hold a professional position. In the communities across America, NCBW lays claim to physicians, dentists, lawyers, judges, corporate executives, media personalities, educators, entrepreneurs, and an array of other skilled professionals from the public and private sectors.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women provides scholarships, mentoring and opportunities for young girls in an effort to assist in preparing them to be a model citizen and obtain an education at the institution of their choice.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Greater Knoxville Chapter is very active in the community, mentoring young gilrs and promoting HIV/Aids Awareness; and they also promote women's equality by participating in legislative day each year in Nashville, TN. They are able to do these activities with the support of its members, partners, generous donations and fund raisers; such as an Annual Denim and Diamonds event.

For more information about the organization, planned events and/or to donate to their programs, click here to be connected to their website: www.100blackwomen-greaterknoxville.org., follow them on Facebook and Twitter.