NATIONAL DIRECTORY
OF AFRICAN
AMERICAN
ORGANIZATIONS
Updated 11/15/10
100 Black Men of America, Inc.
www.100blackmen.org
141 Auburn Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 688-5100
(404) 688-1024 fax
Email: info@100bmoa.org
Key Personnel
Dr. William H. Hayling.
President
Mr. John S. Kendall, Esq.
Vice Chairman of Development
Mr. Curley M. Dossman, Jr.
Vice Chairman of Operations
Dr. Howard Rasheed
Vice Chairman of Programs
Description
Founded in1986, 100 BMOA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support
to 88 national chapters in 27 states, the District of Columbia and four international
chapters. More than 6,000 dedicated volunteer members have touched the lives of over
120,000 youth. Through programs that emphasize the national focus on mentoring,
education, health and wellness, and economic development, youth are empowered to
reach their full potential. Membership and volunteer opportunities are available for all
individuals. Those who are interested in membership and volunteering can inquire at the
nearest local chapter by calling the national office.
369th Veterans Association, Inc.
One 369th Plaza
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-3308
(212) 281-6308 fax
Key Personnel
Reginald P. Bythewood
Executive V.P.
Mr. Ernest V. E. Hobbs
Administrative V.P.
Nathaniel James
President
Description
Founded in 1953 by veterans of the 369th Antiaircraft Artillery and units affiliated with
the 369th during World War II, the association supports all patriotic endeavors of the
U.S., works for the general welfare of communities in which its members reside, and
helps to build capable leaders for the future. It now has 2,200 members in 10 national
districts all over the U.S. Community activities of the headquarters chapter include
supporting children's summer camps, sports teams, and senior citizen centers.
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A Better Chance
http://www.abetterchance.org/
240 W 35th Street 9th Floor,
New York, NY 10001
(646) 346-1310
(646) 346-1311 Fax
Key Personnel
Sandra E. Timmons
President
Louise M. Parent
Vice President
A. Richard Janiak
Managing Director
Ronald R. Pressman
Chairman
Description
Founded in 1963 by 23 northeastern independent school heads, A Better Chance is the
preeminent national resource for identifying, recruiting, and developing leaders among
young people of color. A Better Chance seeks out children of color from all economic
levels and every part of the country and provides them with access to college preparation,
academic enrichment, and career options. Through its signature program, the College
Schools Preparatory Program, A Better Chance identifies, recruits, and places talented
and motivated minority students in 205 of the nation's top college preparatory schools.
A. Philip Randolph Institute
www.apri.org
815 16th Street, N.W., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
202-508-3710
202-508-3711 (fax)
Key Personnel
Clayola Brown
President
cbrown@aflcio.org
Kathryn Thomas
V.P.
kthomas@aflcio.org
Joshua Jones
V.P.
jojones@aflcio.org
Description
The A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI), a national organization of black trade unionists,
was founded in 1965. APRI's mission has always been to fight for racial equality and
economic justice by working with black trade unionists. APRI builds black community
support for the trade union movement and conveys to labor the needs and concerns of
black Americans. With more than 150 chapters in 36 states, its members are involved in
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political and community education, lobbying, legislative action, and labor support
activities.
African Environmental Research Consulting Group
http://africanenviro.org/
14912 Walmer Street
Overland Park, KS 66223
Email: AERCGC31@aol.com
Alt Email: africanenviro@africanenviro.org
(913) 897-6132
(913) 897-6132 (fax)
Key Personnel
Peter A. Sam
President and CEO Archie Welch
Public Relations Director
Vincent Nartey
African Regional Office Coordinator
Description
In 1993, African environmental professionals residing in the U.S. joined forces with
individuals in the Western Hemisphere and Africa to create AERCG, a nonprofit,
nongovernmental organization. It is a consortium of development specialists who work to
improve the quality of life in Africa through environmental hazard mitigation. AERCG
brings together environmental engineers, scientists, economists, strategic planners,
educators, and health professionals to address Africa's concerns about health and
environmental protection, water and air quality improvement, land degradation
prevention, waste disposal, and pollution prevention.
AFRICARE
www.africare.org
440 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 462-3614
(202) 387-1034 fax
Email: info@africare.org
Key Personnel
Darius Mans
President
W. Frank Fountain
Chairman of the Board
Description
A private, nonprofit organization founded in 1971, Africare assists families and
communities throughout Africa with agriculture, water, environmental protection, and
health. It also provides rapid humanitarian aid in times of emergency. Currently, more
than 200 Africare programs reach people in 27 African nations. Africare's major
objective is to help Africans help themselves.
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Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society
www.rootsweb.com
P.O. Box 73086
Washington, DC 20056-3086
(202) 234-5350
(202) 829-9280 fax
Key Personnel
Sylvia Polk-Burriss
Vice President
Barbara Dodson Wallker
President
Description
The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS), founded in
Washington, DC, in 1977, encourages scholarly research in African-ancestored
populations of the local, national, and international community. AAHGS stresses the
importance of African American history and genealogy by encouraging the recording and
documenting of personal family histories. AAHGS is a national organization with 23
chapters across the U.S.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
www.aka1908.com
5656 S. Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 684-1282
(773) 288-8251 fax
Key Personnel
Dr. Carolyn House Stewart
International President
Description
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is a Greek-letter organization established by and for
college-educated black women. Founded in 1908 at Howard University, the sorority is a
service-oriented organization with more than 175,000 members in over 950 chapters in
the U.S., the Caribbean, Germany, Korea, West Africa, England, and Japan. While rooted
in a black tradition, it has opened its membership to women of all races, creeds, and
colors. Targeted areas of service include education, leadership development, health care,
economic empowerment, the family, and the arts. Through the years, Alpha Kappa
Alpha's mission has been service to all mankind
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
http://www.alpha-phi-alpha.com/
2313 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 554-0040
(410) 554-0054 fax
Key Personnel
Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr.
Updated 11/15/10
President
Darryl R. Matthews, Sr.
Immediate Past President
Description
Founded in 1906 on the campus of Cornell University, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.,
is the oldest predominantly black Greek-letter organization in America. It has an active
membership of 150,000 and 750 chapters in 48 states, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and
Asia. In addition to promoting academic excellence, the fraternity has increasingly
supported community service activities. It recently carried out a million-dollar fundraising campaign to benefit the National Urban League, the United Negro College Fund
and the NAACP. Alpha Phi Alpha's two publications, Sphinx and Alpha Newsletter, are
issued quarterly.
American Association for Affirmative Action
www.affirmativeaction.org
888 16th Street, NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 349-9855
(202)355-1399 Fax
Email: officeadministrator@affirmativeaction.or
Key Personnel
Gregory T. Chambers
President
Joni Baker
First Vice President
Description
Founded in 1974, the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) is a
national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of affirmative action
and equal employment. AAAA further seeks the abolition of discrimination based on
race, gender, ethnic background, or any other criterion that deprives people of work and
life opportunities. The organization’s dedication is realized in its many activities designed
to help professionals be more successful and productive in their careers. AAAA currently
has more than 1,000 members in 10 active regions.
American Association of Blacks in Energy
www.aabe.org
1625 K St NW, Ste. 405
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 371-9530
(202) 371-9218 fax
Key Personnel
Robert L. Hill
Executive Director
Berlinda Fontenot-Jamerson
Secretary
Rufus D. Gladney
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Chairman
Frank Johnson
First Vice Chairman
Gwendolyn Prioleau
Second Vice Chairman
Description
The American Association of Blacks in Energy is a nonprofit advisory organization
formed in 1977 to ensure that minority voices are heard in the development of a national
energy policy. The association is concerned with energy use, research, the ownership of
energy resources, and the development of energy technologies in the U.S. The 950
members in 29 chapters nationwide work to increase the number of minority scientists,
engineers, and technicians in the energy field through seminars, recruiting, and
scholarships.
Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History
http://www.asalh.org/
C.B. Powell Building
525 Bryant Street, NW, Suite C142
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 865-0053
Fax: (202) 265-7920
Email: info@asalh.net
Key Personnel
Sylvia Cyrus
Executive Director
Description
The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History (ASALH) was formed
to preserve and promote a better understanding and appreciation of the life and history of
African Americans, their heritage, and their role in the development of the United States
and world civilization. ASALH also promotes the annual observance of Black History
Month each February. The association publishes the Journal of Negro History and the
Negro History Bulletin.
Association of Black Admissions and Financial Aid Officers of the Ivy League and
Sister Schools, Inc.
http://www.abaschools.org/
P.O. Box 381402
Cambridge, MA 02238-1402
Key Personnel
Nikki Brown
Co-Chair
Gregory Gary
Treasurer
Angela Romans
Co-Chair
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Description
This association, founded in 1970, is a professional educational organization for minority
admissions and financial aid officers in the Ivy League and sister schools and M.I.T. The
organization's primary goal is to improve methods of recruitment, selection, and financial
aid packaging for minority student populations at these colleges. To support these goals,
the association develops admissions methods and recruitment procedures, conducts
research on trends in admissions and financial aid policies, and designs and implements
professional training programs for minorities in the admissions and financial aid areas.
Association of Black Anthropologists
http://www.aaanet.org/sections/aba/htdocs/
2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 600Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 528-1902
Key Personnel
Kimberly Eison Simmons
President
Raymond Codrington
President Elect
Willie Lewis McKether
Secretary/ Treasurer
Description
The Association of Black Anthropologists (ABA) of the American Anthropological
Section was founded in 1970 to bring together black anthropologists and other scholars
concerned with the goals of the ABA and it activities. The ABA seeks to: 1) make known
in all forums that people studied by anthropologists are not only objects of study but
active participants in their own history; 2) highlight situations of the exploitation of
groups studied by anthropologists and explain the social and economic ramifications; 3)
analyze and critique social science theories; 4) encourage anthropologists to involve the
people studied and the local scholars in all stages of research; 5) encourage the
participation of anthropology students while emphasizing the recruitment of black
graduate students; and 6) establish firmer connections and scholarly exchanges among
black anthropologists.
Association of Black Foundation Executives
http://www.abfe.org/
333 Seventh Ave., 14th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (646) 230-0306
Fax: (646) 230-0310
Email: info@abfe.org
Key Personnel
Bithiah Carter
President
K.C. Burton
Chair
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Gladys Washington
Vice Chair
Description
The Association of Black Foundation Executives was established in 1971 as a
membership organization of men and women who are on the staffs or boards of corporate
and foundation grant-making organizations. Its purposes are to encourage increased
grant-making, address issues and problems facing blacks, and promote the status and
number of blacks as grant making professionals. The association came into being
primarily to help corporations and foundations improve their performance in supporting
blacks, and to address social, economic, and educational problems.
Association of Black Psychologists
www.abpsi.org
P.O. Box 55999
Washington, DC 20040-5999
(202) 722-0808
(202) 722-5941 fax
Email: abpsi@abpsi.org
Key Personnel
Dr. Mark Bolden
Eastern Regional Representative
Eastern@abpsi.org
Jemeg Dees
Chairperson
chair@abpsisc.org
Description
Established in 1968 and operating with 27 chapters nationwide, this 1,200-member
organization is committed to the psychological well-being of black people in America.
Specific programs include psychological testing, community mental health projects,
education, and licensing and certification. Through Sage Publications, ABP produces the
Journal of Black Psychology 10 times a year. It also publishes the Psych Discourse
monthly newsletter and a source book, Teaching of Black Psychology.
Association of Black Sociologists
www.blacksociologists.org
4200 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20016-2143
(202) 285-4173
(781) 723-6527 fax
Key Personnel
Dr. Evita Bynum
Executive Officer
Dr. Donald Cunnigen
President
Dr. Hayward Derrick Horton
President-Elect & Program Chairperson
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Description
The Association of Black Sociologists (ABS) was founded in 1970. Its objectives are: a)
to enhance the transmission of sociological knowledge of Black communities for
utilization in development and survival; b) to provide perspectives for the analysis of
Black experiences as well as knowledge for understanding and resolving the varied
problems confronted by Black people; c) to stimulate and improve the quality of research
and the teaching of sociology; d) to promote a substantial increase in the number of
professionally trained Black sociologists and to encourage their active participation in all
areas of sociology; e) to promote the individual and collective interests of Black
sociologists; and f) to protect the professional rights and safeguard the civil rights of
Black sociologists against any and all repressive measures which may stem from their
values, ideologies, and/or activities related to the aforementioned objectives. The
organization publishes Race and Society, a scholarly research journal, and the ABS
Newsletter, a quarterly news and information bulletin. The ABS sponsors an annual
scholarly conference.
Association of Minority Health Professions Schools
www.minorityhealth.org
1190 West Druid Hills Drive, Suite T-50
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 678-904-4217
Fax: 678-904-4518
Email: info@minorityhealth.org
Key Personnel
Thomas Adams
Program Director
tadams@minorityhealth.org
Jamel Slaughter
Program Officer
jslaughter@minorityhealth.org
Description
The Association of Minority Health Professions Schools (AMHPS) is comprised of 11
historically black medical, dental, pharmacy, and veterinary schools. Members are two
schools of dentistry, four schools of medicine, four schools of pharmacy, and one school
of veterinary medicine. Established in 1976, it assists its member institutions in the
enhancement of educational opportunities in the health professions for minority and
disadvantaged people. AMHPS also seeks to assist and encourage health programs that
will improve the health status of those groups.
Black Data Processing Association
http://www.bdpa.org/
9500 Arena Drive
Suite 350
Largo, Maryland 20774
Email: info@bdpa.org
Updated 11/15/10
Key Personnel
Earl Pace
Co-founder
Yvette Graham
National President
Description
Since 1975, BDPA Information Technology Thought Leaders has served as an invaluable
bridge between the IT and African American communities. Through more than 40 local
chapters across the country, BDPA offers career counseling, technological assistance,
networking opportunities, workshops, competitions, and more to its professional
membership, communities, and high school students eager to join the information age.
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
www.cgsm.org
5585 Pershing Avenue, Suite 240
St. Louis, MO 63112-1795
Phone: (314) 877-5500
Key Personnel
Peter J. Aranda III
Executive Director and CEO
arandao@cgsm.org
Jon A. Bierman
General Counsel
jbierman@polsinelli.com
Description
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management is an alliance of business schools,
corporations, and African American, Hispanic American, and Native American alumni
dedicated to adding minority talent to the nation's managerial pool. Through an annual
fellowship competition, the consortium attracts the best and brightest candidates seeking
graduate business degrees and offers them a quality business education and a chance to
put that education to work in American business.
NAACP
www.naacp.org
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 358-8900
Key Personnel
Kweisi Mfume
President/CEO
Julian Bond
Chairman
Alexis Davis
Chief Operating Officer
Dennis Hayes
General Counsel
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Description
The oldest and largest civil rights organization in America, the NAACP was organized in
1909 as a coalition of black political activists and white progressives. The NAACP today
has more than 500,000 members and operates through more than 2,200 branches,
including youth and college divisions. Its current programs undertake voter education,
housing, prison reform, and the furthering of equal employment and educational
opportunities. Through its ACT-SO Program (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological
and Scientific Olympics), the NAACP awards scholarships to outstanding black
achievers.
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc.
99 Hudson Street
Suite 1600
New York, NY 10013
(212) 965-2200
(212) 226-7592 fax
Key Personnel
John A. Payton
President and Director-Counsel
Joseph H. Duff
Senior Counsel
Karen Thompson
Director of Scholarship Programs
Description
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc. (LDF) was founded in 1940 under
the leadership of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American U.S. Supreme Court
justice. Although initially affiliated with the National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People, LDF has been an entirely separate organization since 1957. The
NAACP LDF is America's oldest civil rights law organization. Its fundamental mission is
to transform the promise of equality into reality for African Americans, other people of
color, women, the poor, and ultimately all individuals in the areas of education, civic
participation, economic opportunity, and criminal justice.
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
www.nacme.org
440 Hamilton Ave, Suite 302
White Plains NY 10601-1813
Phone: 914-539-4010
Fax: 914-539-4032
Email: info@nacme.org
Key Personnel
Irving Pressley McPhail
President
Robin Carrington-Omode
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
Cathy Levy
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Senior Director
Description
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) is a not-for-profit
corporation dedicated to increasing the number of African Americans, Hispanics, and
American Indians in the engineering workforce. Widely known for research and public
policy analysis in engineering and science education, NACME also operates pre-college,
university, and workforce programs, and produces publications, and conferences. As the
nation's largest privately funded source of scholarships for minority engineering students,
NACME has delivered more than 7,000 engineers to the workforce in the past two
decades.
National African American Leadership Summit
http://www.publicforuminstitute.org/aals/
2300 M Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20037
Fax: (202) 318-3057
Key Personnel
Rev. Benjamin Chavis
National Convener
Description
The National African American Leadership Summit (NAALS) is a national and
international organization with the purpose of promoting and establishing operational
unity within the African American community in the United States, as well as promoting
unity among African people throughout the world. Based in Washington, DC, the
NAALS is focused on economic development, youth and community empowerment,
moral and spiritual renewal, health and environment, and education and communications.
National Alliance of Black School Educators
www.nabse.org
310 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 608-6310
(202) 608-6319 fax
Email: info@nabse.org
Key Personnel
Quentin Lawson
Executive Director
qlawson@nabse.org
Ed Potillo
Membership and Conference Director
epotillo@nabse.org
Carrol A. Thomas, Ed.D.
President
cthomas@beaumont.k12.tx.us
Bernard Hamilton, Ed.D.
President-Elect
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Bj342@bellsouth.net
Description
The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), a 6,500-member, nonprofit
organization, is the nation's largest network of African American educators. NABSE is
dedicated to improving the educational accomplishments of African American youth
through instructional and motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration,
attendance, and overall achievement. NABSE's mission is achieved through five primary
areas: Professional Development Programs that strengthen the skills of educators,
Information Sharing on "best practices" Policies, Advocacy, Research; and
Demonstration Programs.
National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
www.nafeo.org
8701 Georgia Ave.
Suite 200
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 650-2440
(301) 495-3306 fax
Key Personnel
Dr. Henry Ponder
CEO/President
Dr. Joann R. G. Boyd-Scotland
Chairman, Board of Directors
Dr. Wilma Roscoe
V.P.
Description
The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) is the
national umbrella and public policy advocacy organization for 118 of the nation's
historically and predominantly black colleges and universities-public and private, large
and small, urban and rural, liberal arts, agricultural, research, scientific and technological
institutions. Its mission is to champion the interest of Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) through the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of federal
and state government. NAFEO articulates the need for a system of higher education
where race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and previous educational attainment levels
are not determinants of either the quantity or quality of higher education.
National Association of African-American Studies
www.NAAAS.org
NAAAS & Affiliates
PO Box 6670
Scarborough, ME 04070-6670
(207) 839-8004
(207) 839-3776fax
Key Personnel
Dr. Lemuel Berry, Jr.
Executive Director
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Description
In early autumn of 1992, a young, recently appointed dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences (SHSS) at Virginia State University, met with six SHSS faculty
members to share a vision: the founding of a national scholarly association which would
ultimately become a stellar international organization. He presented his obviously muchworked-on format, and he displayed a completely unbridled enthusiasm in support of it.
The seed planted that day took root in the fertile mind-soils of all six members.
National Association of Black Journalists
www.nabj.org
8701A Adelphi Road
Adelphi, MD 20783-1716
(301) 445-7100
(301) 445-7101 fax
Key Personnel
Robin De Stone
V.P., Print
Tangie Newborn
Interim Executive Director
William Sutton
President
Description
The members of the National Association of Black Journalists are working journalists
who represent most of the nation's major newspapers, magazines, radio and television
stations and networks. The group was founded in 1975 to expand and balance media
coverage of the black community and to recruit black youth into the field. Ongoing
educational programs for members assist black journalists in upgrading their professional
skills and encourage entry into management positions. The association, which has 3,000
members in 10 regions with 74 chapters, publishes the NABJ Journal six times a year.
National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
www.nabcj.org
c/o North Carolina Central University
P.O. Box 19788
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 683-1801
(919) 683-1903 fax
Key Personnel
Robert Matthews
President
Walker Morton
Vice President
Cieara Davis
Student Representative
Description
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The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) is a nonprofit,
nonpartisan, multiracial professional association committed to improving justice at the
local, state, and federal levels. Through the coordinated efforts of its members, NABCJ
provides volunteer service to the communities in which its members work and reside.
NABCJ's annual national, regional, and state conferences provide in-service training in
the fields of corrections, management, and leadership. All funds generated by the
Association are used to carry out its official activities, e.g., educational programs,
training conferences, scholarships, research, and public awareness initiatives.
National Association of University Women
www.nauw.org
1001 E Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3967
(337) 783-8094 fax
Email: info@NAUW1910.org
Key Personnel
Dolores Y. Owens
National President
Letisa Vereen
National First Vice President
Pauline A. Chandler
North-East Sectional Director
Description
The National Association of University Women, founded in 1923, provides a nationwide
organizational structure to stimulate and coordinate the concerns and activities of local
groups of college women for constructive work in education, public and civic affairs, and
human relations. It disciplines college women for a leadership role on local, national, and
international levels. It further promotes the extension of assistance through community
outreach services. The group's annual publication is The Journal.
National Black Association for Speech-Language & Hearing
www.nbaslh.org
700 McKnight Park Drive,
Suite 708,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-366-1177
Fax 412-366-8804
Email: NBASLH@nbaslh.org
Key Personnel
Arnell Brady
Chair
Carolyn Mayo
Secretary
Doanne Ward-Williams
Treasurer
Updated 11/15/10
Description
A non profit corporation for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, the
NBASLH was developed to meet the needs and aspirations of black speech-language and
hearing professionals, black students, and the black community. The NBASLH is
dedicated to promoting: (1) sharing of information about communication impairments
and differences among black people; (2) the professional development of speechlanguage pathologists, audiologists, and students; and (3) advocacy of quality service
delivery to the black community. For over 22 years, NBASLH has earned national
recognition for constant pursuit and attainment of excellence.
National Black Law Students Association
www.nblsa.com
1225 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-4217
(202) 842-3900
(202) 289-6170 fax
Key Personnel
Melinda Hightower
National Chair
Calvin Lowery
National Vice Chair
Kathryn Jackson
National Secretary
Description
Founded in 1968, The National Black Law Students Association endeavors to sensitize
the law and legal profession to the ever-increasing needs of the black community. The
largest student-run organization in America, it has over 200 chapters at law schools
throughout the country. NBLSA continues to conduct its prestigious Frederick Douglass
Moot Court Competition and expand its national Adopt-A-School Program. Through its
Nelson Mandela Scholarship Program, it awards six scholarships to black law students
annually. It maintains strong ties with the National Bar Association, the National
Conference of Black Lawyers, the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, and the
National Black Leadership Roundtable.
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
www.nsbe.org
180 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 236-2622
(312) 236-4131 fax
Key Personnel
William Wells Jr.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Audrey Dillard Hines
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Board Vice Chair/ Development
Derrick Bryant
NY President
Description
The National Black MBA Association, Inc. is the premier nonprofit organization
representing African American MBAs in the public, private, and entrepreneurial sectors.
This dynamic organization has grown to more than 5,000 members in 39 U.S. chapters
and a London affiliate. Mentorship, youth development, scholarships, employment
networking, and business and professional development are some of the tools employed
in making a difference. Communicating, networking, and reaching back to lift others up
are organizational focuses. Seminars, guest speakers, career fairs, workshops, and literary
discussions draw over 10,000 attendees to its annual national conference.
National Society of Black Engineers
www.nsbe.org
205 Daingerfield Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-2207
(703) 683-5312 fax
Email: info@nsbe.org
Key Personnel
Calvin Phelps
National Chairperson
Description
Growing out of a 1975 conference hosted by black engineers at Purdue University, the
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) develops intensive programs for increasing
the participation of blacks and other minorities in the fields of engineering and
engineering technologies. The organization consists of both students and professionals.
With approximately 230 student/university chapters and 50 professional chapters
nationwide, NSBE boasts a membership of 10,000. It is the largest student-managed
organization in the country. NSBE publishes The NSBE Magazine, five times a year; The
NSBE Bridge (precollege), quarterly, and The Career Engineer, a newsletter for
professionals, monthly.
National Technical Association, Inc.
www.ntaonline.org
2705 Bladensburg Rd., NE,
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: (202) 575-4NTA
Key Personnel
Hattie Carwell
President
Alan Harris
President Elect
Cecilia Wright Brown
Updated 11/15/10
Treasurer
Description
Established in 1926, this organization now has approximately 2,000 members in 40
professional chapters and 50 student affiliate chapters. NTA works to increase minority
participation in technical fields by disseminating information on educational and career
opportunities. The organization also seeks to enhance public awareness of minority
contributions to modern technological advancement. NTA maintains a skills bank, holds
national and regional meetings and conducts a national scientific and technical career
awareness program as well as student technical symposia. The NTA Newsletter is
published semiannually.
UNCF's National Alumni Council
http://www.uncf.org/alumni/index.asp
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Phone: 1-800-331-2244
Key Personnel
David E. Miller, Esq.
President
Angela M. Evans
Vice President for Programs
Caroline Wanga
Vice President for Public Relations
Description
The National Alumni Council (NAC) is a UNCF-sponsored organization of concerned
graduates and individuals who want to advance the cause of black higher education.
Founded in 1946, the NAC raises funds for UNCF's member colleges and universities. It
also recruits students for UNCF member colleges, encourages cooperation among black
alumni groups and friends of black higher education, provides a national forum for
educational issues, and stimulates public awareness and interest in UNCF colleges. The
NAC makes it possible for alumni representatives of member colleges to speak with one
national voice on issues concerning black higher education.
United Negro College Fund
www.uncf.org
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Phone: 1-800-331-2244
Key Personnel
William F. Stasior
Chair of the Board of Directors
Alfred G. Goldstein
Vice Chair
Updated 11/15/10
Michael L. Lomax
President and CEO
Description
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the nation's oldest and most successful higher
education assistance organization. The UNCF currently administers more than 450
scholarships and fellowships, giving students attending the 39 UNCF member colleges
and universities, other HBCUs, and majority institutions access to higher education and
career opportunities-as well as strengthening the technology capacities of member
institutions. UNCF has been named one of the top 100 charitable organizations in the
country by The Non-Profit Times. To date, more than 300,000 men and women have
graduated from UNCF colleges and universities.
Updated 11/15/10