National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Bergen/Passaic Chapter
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Greetings!
Welcome to the official website of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Incorporated, Bergen/Passaic Chapter. I am privileged to serve as the 11th President of this esteemed chapter and continue the legacy of advocacy and empowerment of Black women and girls.
Our chapter was founded by the visionary Mary Ann Miller on September 21, 1986 along with 30 trailblazing members. Since then, we’ve grown into a powerful force for advocacy, equity, and transformation. From our early work with Englewood Partners for Public Education, voter registration drives, and historic preservation efforts, to receiving groundbreaking grants from NIH, amplifying recruitment for HBCUs and educating the community on health issues disproportionately affecting black women—our chapter has stood as a beacon of leadership and community advocacy for nearly 4 decades. This year is particularly special as we celebrate 40 years of advocacy in the Bergen and Passaic counties!
OUR MISSION
The Mission of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is to advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.
NEWS & EVENTS
From: Virginia W. Harris, National President
Subject: Statement from National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Date: February 9, 2026
NCBW issued a statement in response to the President posting a video on his Truth Social platform depicting President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., unequivocally condemns the dehumanizing comparison of Black people to apes. Such language is not accidental, nor is it harmless. It is rooted in racist and thoroughly disproven myths deliberately crafted to justify slavery, segregation, violence, and systemic oppression against Black people.
For generations, these false narratives were weaponized to deny our humanity, undermine our dignity, and rationalize injustice. They were used to excuse lynchings, codify discrimination, and perpetuate structural inequities that continue to impact our communities today. We must be clear: these comparisons are not merely offensive; they are dangerous. Dehumanization has historically been the first step toward discrimination and violence.
Anti-Blackness is a corrosive disease, one that distorts critical thinking and erodes basic human decency. When those entrusted with leadership engage in or tolerate such rhetoric, it reveals not only a failure of judgment but a failure of moral clarity. An administration that cannot recognize the humanity of all people cannot credibly claim to serve them.
As an organization committed to advocacy, equity, and the advancement of Black women and girls, we reject any rhetoric that seeks to diminish our humanity or distort truth. Science has long disproven the racist pseudo-theories that attempted to rank human worth by race. Yet the residue of those lies lingers when such comparisons are repeated.
We call upon leaders, institutions, and individuals to speak with integrity and to actively dismantle language and behaviors that perpetuate racial harm. Silence is not neutral. It is complicity.
The dignity of Black people is not negotiable. Our humanity is not up for debate. We will continue to stand firmly against racism in all its forms and to advocate for a society rooted in truth, respect, and justice.
Virginia W. Harris, National President
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
UPCOMING AND RECENT EVENTS
UPCOMING
RECENT
PUBLIC ADVOCACY
Focusing on local, state and national political areas through voter education, registration and research.
HEALTH
The overall wellness of the African-American Woman and her family is our concern. Knowledge is the key.
EDUCATION
Enhancing and encouraging leadership skills in young girls. Advocating in support of educational issues for black women of all ages.
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Promoting the economic stability and advancement of African American women through symposiums, workshops and community forums.
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The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Bergen/Passaic Chapter is proud to be part of a national movement that has garnered thousands of members over the years throughout 60 chapters representing 28 states.