Our History

National Council Negro Women (NCNW) is an “organization of organizations,” comprised of 330 campus and community-based sections and over 36 national women’s organizations that enlightens, inspires, and connects more than 3,000,000 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.” Our 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 Cincinnati Section of NCNW was founded in June of 1989 and chartered August 10th, 1989 with 122 members under the leadership of our first section president Mamie Hall. We currently meet the first Tuesday of the month at the Community Action Agency and virtually at 6:00 pm.