Our History

I am a black woman, tall as cypress strong beyond all definition still defying place and time and circumstance assailed Impervious Indestructible. Look on me and be renewed.” - Mari Evans

Founded in 1988, the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. serves as part of the collective voice of African-American women living in Georgia. The Chapter boasts members who represent the corporate, civic, political and educational communities.

To achieve its target goals, the Coalition develops alliances with corporate and civic entities to build a base of consensus among other special interest groups and to serve as the eyes, ears and voice of African-American women.

Accomplishments over the past 21 years include:

• Mentoring over 300 young girls since 1990
• Giving over $550,000 in scholarships to over 220 young girls in metropolitan Atlanta.
• Hosting our annual Gourmet Gents event with 300+ Gents and Atlanta’s premier restaurants participating yearly (proceeds benefit our Teens on the Move program).
• Honoring over 100 Unsung Heroines at our annual Unsung Heroines benefiting our Empowering Women Program.
• Providing educational and workplace skills to over 100 women through our Adopt-a-Shelter program.

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Our Mission

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women is an advocacy organization built to empower African- American women through greater access to education, political strength, business opportunities and civic responsibility.

Each member embraces the value of nurturing young women as they look toward brighter futures.The Coalition is committed to seeking solutions to critical issues in our community, and offers programs and services to enhance the self-sufficiency of African-American women. 

Our programming and special events are designed to:

• Foster principles of equal rights and opportunities.
• Increase awareness of the African-American culture.
• Develop member potential for more effective leadership.
• Take action on specific issues of local and national importance.
• Build alliances with others who have shared objectives

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Leadership

President, Cynthia Williams

Vice President of Programs, Charmaine Ward

Vice President of Resource Development, Linda Reid

Secretary-- Valerie Bussey

Assistant Secretary, Mildred Skipwith-Drayton

Treasurer, Minnie Miller

Assistant Treasurer, Ivenue Love-Stanley

Immediate Past Presidnet, Virginia W. Harris

Board of Directors

Helen Childs, Grace Dunn Ellis, Janice Edmond-Scott

Sabrinia Finch, Marsha Freso, April Jackson, Joanne Kelly

Margaret Steppe-Watson, Belinda Walker, Daphne Walker, Tangela Williams

Past Presidents

Hattie Dorsey - Karen Duckett,JD,RD - Leah Creque Harris - Bunnie Jackson-Ransom - Yvonne Wiltz

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Advisory Board Members

Valencia Adams Retired VP & Chief Diversity Officer, Bellsouth
Alicia Barnes
Leona Barr-Davenport, President, Atlanta Business League
Justine Boyd CEO YWCA Atlanta
Leteria Clemons President Merit Consulting
Evern Cooper Epps Retired President UPS Foundation
Hattie Dorsey
Carol Dortch COO/CFO, TWD Inc
Karen Duckett President & CEO Duckett Design Group
Grace Dunn Ellis Motivational Speaker, Grace Dunn-Ellis, Speaker Bureau
Cindy Follmer Head of Georgia Market Aetna
Bunnie Jackson-Ransom President First Class, Inc.
Pat Lottier Publisher Atlanta Tribune
Miranda Mack McKenzie Corporate Affairs Region Manager Anheuser-Busch
Shirley Mitchell Senior Vice President Bank of America
Tara Perry
Brenda Reid Director, Community Affairs Publix Supermarkets
Deborah Richardson CEO Atlanta Women's Foundation
Denise Rixter President Rixter, Tate & Associates
Theresa Royster Agency VP State Farm Insurance Companies
Melanie Meaux Sahara Manager Metlife Financial Services
Harriette D. Watkins Senior Advisor to President for Community Affairs Spelman
Alice Wiggins .