Listing of national African American organizations serving the Black community
NAACP
This organization, based in Baltimore, MD, is the oldest black organization that fights for civils rights and equal opportunity.
National Urban League (NUL)
This black organization empowers and encourages African Americans to be active in the political and professional arena.
Rainbow Push Coalition
This black organization, led by Jesse Jackson, fights for equal rights for minorities, women, and gays/lesbians.
100
Black Men of America
Working to improve the
quality of life within the African American community.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia
www.100blackmen.org
African
American Planning Commission (AAPC)
Addresses issues of homelessness (domestic violence,
HIV/AIDS, housing shortage, and unemployment) within
the communities in which we live and serve.
Based in Brooklyn, New York
www.aapci.org
African
American Speaker Bureau (AASB)
This organization is dedicated to the representation
of people and projects that address the issues, concerns
and celebrations of the African American community.
Based in San Francisco, California
www.aasb.net
Be
Someone, Inc.
Uses numerous tools, including the game of chess, to
promote self-esteem, responsibility, and analytical
thinking amoung at-risk kids.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia
www.besomeone.org
Black
Culinarians Alliance (BCA)
A nationwide non-profit, educational and networking
organization of hospitality and food service professionals.
Based in New York, New York
www.blackculinarians.com
Blacks
In Government (BIG)
Promotes equity in all aspects of life, and excellence
in public service.
Based in Washington, DC
www.bignet.org
Black
Wall Street USA
Serves as an advocate for commerce in the African American
community.
Based in Oakland, California
www.blackwallstreet.org
Black
Women In Sisterhood For Action (BISA)
Develops and promotes alternative strategies
for educational and career development of black women.
Based in Washington, DC
www.bisa-hq.org
Jack
and Jill of America
A family organization that provides cultural, social,
civic and recreational activities that stimulate and
expand the mind to enhance life.
Based in Washington, DC
www.jackandjillinc.org
Miss
Black USA
Provides educational opportunities to outstanding
young women of color and to develop the whole woman
mind, body, and spirit.
Based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
www.missblackusa.org
National Action Council For Minorities in Engineering
(NACME)
Offers support to African Americans and other minorities
who want to pursue careers in engineering, technology,
math and science.
Based in White Plains, New York
www.nacme.org
National
Action Network
This organization, led by Al Sharpton ,promotes a modern
civil rights agenda that includes just and decency for
all people regardless of race, social justice for communities,
and the improvement of race relations.
Based in New York, New York
www.nationalactionanetwork.net
National
Association of the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP)
A champion of social justice, that has fought long and
hard to ensure that the voices of African Americans
would be heard.
Based in Baltimore, Maryland
www.naacp.org
National
Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers
(NABHOOD)
Works to increase the number of African-Americans owning,
developing, managing and operating hotels; increase
vendor opportunities & executive level jobs for
minorities.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Floria
www.nabhood.com
National
Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
The leader in expanding the influence of minority professionals
in the fields of accounting and finance.
Based in Greenbelt, Maryland
www.nabainc.org
National
Association of Black Storytellers (NABS
Promotes and perpetuates the art of Black Storytelling, which embodies the history, heritage, and culture of African Americans.
Based in Baltimore, Maryland
www.nabsinc.org
National
Association of Blacks In Criminal Justice (NABCJ)
Provides leaders dedicated to improving the administration
of criminal justice, with a goal of achieving equal
justice for blacks and other minorities.
Based in Durham, North Carolina
www.nabcj.org
National
Association of Market Developers (NAMD)
Cultivates the aspects of the Black experience that
can produce results for both the African-American community
and institutions, private and public.
Based In Plainfield, New Jersey
www.namdntl.org
National
Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)
Improves and protects the lives of African
American children.
Based in Washington, DC
www.nbcdi.org
National Registry of Black Baby Names
Largest online collection of names that African American and African parents can choose for their unborn child.
Based in Columbus, Ohio.
www.blackbabynames.org
National
Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
One of the largest student-managed organizations in
the country that focuses on increasing the number of
Black engineers who excel academically and in the workplace.
Based in Fairfax, Virginia
www.nsbe.org
National
Urban League (NUL)
The nation's oldest and largest community- based movement
devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the
economic and social mainstream.
Based in New York, New York
www.nul.org
Rainbow
Push Coalition
This organization, led by Jesse Jackson, is a progressive
organization fighting for social change as a mighty
coalition of workers, women and people of color.
Based in Chicago, Illinois
www.rainbowpush.org
What
Is A Black Organization?
A
black organization is a institution or foundation that
has the sole purpose of enhancing the lives of African
American citizens. These organizations are generally supported
by corporate and individual donations. Some are also supported
by federal and local government grants.
Why
The Need For Black Organizations?
Black organizations are needed because the African
American community is often ignored by mainstream ones.
In addition, Black organizations can serve specific needs
that only pertain to African American families.
How
Many Black Organizations Exist and How Can They Help?
Hundreds exist nationwide with local chapters
in many urban cities. These organizations can help with
healthcare, daycare, entrepreneurship, minority business
grants, minority business loans, scholarships, internships,
equal opportunity, civil rights, and more.