National Congress of Black Women Kansas City Chapter

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About National Congress of Black Women Kansas City Chapter

The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, civic organization dedicated to the educational, political, economic and cultural development of African American Women and their families.

NCBW also serves as a nonpartisan voice and instrument on issues pertaining to the appointment of African American Women at all levels of government, and to increase African American women's participation in the educational, political, economic and social arenas.

Currently, NCBW provides leadership opportunities for women, and decision-making positions in government, nonprofit organizations and the private sector.

Under the leadership of Founding Chair Sylvya J. Stevenson, the Kansas City Chapter of the National Congress of Black Women, Incorporated received its charter from the national chapter on Thursday, November 7, 2013. The charter was presented by national board member Judy Matthews on behalf of the national president, Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. The installation was held at Bruce R. Watkins Heritage Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

To empower and engage Black women in utilizing their voices in the decision-making process; to develop local solutions to cultural, educational, economic, and political issues that affect Black communities.