INITIATIVES
National Initiatives
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., recognizes and celebrates the achievements of women and girls of color at local and national levels. Our organization’s main focuses are on Health, Education, and Economic Empowerment. We work to offer workshops, trainings, and seminars to provide education, leadership, and guidance regarding concerns affecting women and girls of color.
HEALTH
Health is a vital component of a thriving community. The Coalition of 100 Black Women is concerned about the well-being of the whole community and the whole person: physically, emotionally and spiritually. Our primary focuses will be advocacy in the areas of Family & Childhood Obesity, Cancer/Health Disparities, and Metabolic Disease.
EDUCATION
The Coalition of 100 Black Women delivers support services that help youth achieve their educational goals. By supporting positive experiences, fostering a positive self-perception and self-respect, encouraging excellence in education and promoting the pursuit of positive lifelong goals,
NCBW is creating future leaders.
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
The Coalition of 100 Black Women’s economic programs focus on financial literacy, family wealth building, and entrepreneurship. NCBW’s empowerment programs include comprehensive workshops and seminars that promote economic self-sufficiency. Sister-Nomic$ is the new
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Health
Health is a vital pillar of a thriving community. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter is deeply committed to the well‑being of the whole community and the whole person physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our primary focus is advocacy in the areas of maternal health, cancer and health disparities, and heart disease. Through education, outreach, and intentional partnerships, we work to advance health equity and empower individuals to lead healthier, more informed lives.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter, through its Health Committee, hosted “Glowing Through the Change: Metabolic Health in Perimenopause and Beyond” on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The session featured nutritionist S. Katrice Mayo, MS, RDN, CLT who explained how hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, including weight gain, elevated blood sugar, high blood pressure, cholesterol changes, and skin concerns. Participants gained practical, science‑based tools in nutrition, lifestyle habits, and skincare to reduce health risks, support healthy aging, and feel confident navigating midlife and beyond.
Education
By delivering support services that help youth achieve their educational goals, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter organization fosters positive experiences, builds healthy self-perception and self-respect, encourages academic excellence, and inspires the pursuit of meaningful lifelong goals, ultimately shaping the next generation of leaders.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter, through its Education Committee, hosted an inspiring STEM workshop on Saturday, March 14, 2026, for the Roses and Wings Girls Mentoring Program. Together, we explored “In the Beginning: How Earth’s Motion Shapes Our World.”
Our mentees discovered how Earth’s rotation and revolution drive the changing seasons, influence global weather patterns, and shape the rhythm of daylight across the planet. Through hands-on activities and guided discussion, the girls connected scientific concepts to real-life experiences, gaining a deeper understanding of how these natural cycles affect daily life.
The workshop strengthened their science literacy, sparked curiosity, and reminded them that understanding our world begins by asking questions and exploring the forces that shape it.
Economic Empowerment
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter’s economic programs center on financial literacy, family wealth building, and entrepreneurship. Through comprehensive workshops and empowerment‑focused seminars, we equip individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve economic self‑sufficiency and long‑term financial stability.
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter hosted the session, “Economic Empowerment – Secure the Future” where participants were invited to level up their money mindsets! This energizing experience brought our community together to take control of their finances and build lasting wealth. From saving smarter to investing with confidence, experts broke it all down with real talk and real tools. Participants connected, learned, and left empowered to make their money work for them.
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Platform Initiatives
The core focuses of the NCBW Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter (RMAC) are domestic violence, mental health, and anti-poverty. We offer forums, seminars, and workshops, and invite guest speakers to provide leadership and guidance regarding issues affecting women and girls of color around the metropolitan area. The RMAC also recognizes and celebrates the great achievements made by women of color in our community.
All RMAC members have an opportunity to actively participate in the local agenda platform by conveying ideas from personal or professional experiences, and community assessments, as well as local and national research.
Domestic Violence
The RMAC’s charge is to take an active role in advocating on behalf of women of color who are victimized by their intimate partners in the name of love.
According to recent data from the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Richmond experiences some of the highest rates of intimate partner violence among major cities in the Commonwealth.
Richmond’s domestic‑violence patterns mirror its broader socioeconomic and racial disparities:
Black women in Richmond experience domestic violence at disproportionately high rates, reflecting overlapping inequities in housing, income, and access to services.
Factors that complicate domestic violence include financial dependency on the abuser, jealousy, disrespect, distrust, disdain, history, and familiarity with the perpetrator.
Some signs that you may be a victim of domestic abuse include:
- You feel scared of how your partner may behave.
- You constantly making excuses to other people for your partner’s behaviors.
- You believe you can help your partner change if only you changed something about yourself.
- You try not to do anything that would provoke a conflict or make your partner angry.
- You always do what your partner wants you to do instead of what you want.
- You stay with your partner because you are afraid of what your might do if you break up.
- You are constantly trying to cover black eyes and bruises.
- You don’t feel safe or secure in the relationship.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential support regarding domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: Phone: 1‑800‑799‑7233 (SAFE) Text: Text START to 88788 Chat: Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline website to chat online.
Mental Health
The NCBW Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter’s goal is to aggressively develop an awareness campaign concerning the causes, symptoms, and treatment of mental health issues. African Americans make up about 14% of the U.S. population and experience mental‑health conditions at rates similar to or slightly lower than the national average; however, they face significantly higher unmet needs and lower access to treatment.
“At the root of this dilemma is the way we view mental health in this country. Whether an illness affects your heart, your leg or your brain, it’s still an illness and there should be no distinction.”
– Michelle Obama –
- Only 28% of Black individuals with a mental health need received treatment in the past year, compared to 41% of white individuals.
- 62% of Black adults face cost-related barriers to mental health care, including high copays or no insurance.
- 45% of Black individuals report difficulty finding mental health provider who accepts their insurance.
- Black individuals with type 2 diabetes have a 2.3 times higher risk of depression then Black individuals without diabetes.
- Black adults with hypertension are 18 times more likely to report daily anxiety then those without hypertension.
- 60% of Black individuals with chronic pain experience symptoms of depression or anxiety.
- In 2022, 10.8% of Black adults experienced major depression episodes (MDE) in the past year, compared to 8.4% of white adults.
- Black adolescents aged 12-17 are 20% more likely to report suicidal thoughts than white adolescents.
Anti-Poverty
Our objective is to be a driving force in the fight against poverty within the African-American community. The RMAC specifically targets women of color who live in poverty and the children within those households.
African American residents experience the highest poverty rates in the city, reflecting historic and ongoing inequities in housing, employment, and access to resources.
“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.”
– Frederick Douglass –
