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The History of Metro Columbia 100
In 2001, Metro Columbia 100 began as a notion of a few dedicated women who believe they could one day introduce the first 100 Black Women group in South Carolina. After a few years as a 100 Black Women Interest Group, the group was inducted into the National Coalition of 100 Black Women in March of 2005 with 27 founding members.
In March 2005, NCBW of Metro Columbia was also established as a not-for-profit corporation.
Today, NCBW of Metro Columbia consists of 32 active members of all professional and educational levels and we are actively recruiting to obtain the symbolic “100.” The 100 organization pledges to work diligently to address the issues that affect women, their families, and their communities. We intend to be a beacon that mobilizes women, especially women of color, to seek solutions to the problems that afflict women both individually and collectively.
Membership
According to the National Coalitions founding principles, one should not assume, that the ambition of NCBW's membership is empowerment for the furtherence of purely personal aims. The typical member has a social consciousness that was formed in the 1960's, which, tempered by her pragmatic experiences in the three succeeding decades, calls for the elevation of living standards for those who are less fortunate the she. And the same tenaciousness that she has used to climb social and professional ladders is expended, through her NCBW activities, to accomplish the organizational goals that speak to her broad concern for social justice.
Membership is open to all Black women who want to make a difference in their communities. The idealism demonstrated by members, both young and old, has enabled NCBW to bridge the much deplored gap in Black organizations.
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