The House Resolution commends the Baton Rouge and Greater New Orleans chapters of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) for their advocacy on behalf of black women and girls. Founded in 1981, the NCBW is a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes sisterhood, community impact, and youth development. Originating from a group of twenty-four women in New York City in 1970, the coalition has grown to include thousands of members across sixty-two chapters in twenty-four states and the District of Columbia, comprising professionals from various fields such as law, education, and healthcare.
The resolution highlights the NCBW's mission to foster equal rights and opportunities, develop leadership skills, and address critical issues affecting black women and girls, including health disparities, education, and economic empowerment. The organization emphasizes values such as gender equality, social justice, and collaboration, relying on community support to fulfill its mission. The House of Representatives expresses its sincere wishes for the continued success of the NCBW in empowering their communities.