The National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

From the UNCG directory, Sep 7, 2026

The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is an “organization of organizations” (comprised of 300 campus and community-based sections and 32 national women’s organizations) that enlightens, inspires and connects more than 2,000,000 women and men. Its mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families and communities. It was founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist, and for more than fifty years, the iconic Dr. Dorothy Height was president of NCNW.Today, the NCNW programs are grounded on a foundation of critical concerns that are now “NCNW Priorities.” The organization promotes education; encourages entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and economic stability; educates women about health and promotes healthcare access, and promotes civic engagement and advocates for sound public policy and social justice.The UNC Greensboro section of NCNW seeks to encourage and nurture young women to further the mission and goals of the great, late educator and activist, Mary McLeod Bethune, to our diverse campus of UNCG, local Greensboro community, and beyond.