Its members address common issues in their communities, families and personal lives, promoting gender and racial equity.

[2] [3] Jewell Jackson McCabe,[4] one of the original founders, became President of the New York chapter in 1977 and set out to create a national coalition.

In October 24, 1981, after returning from the National Conference of Black Mayors, it was determined it was imperative to formally extend the institution beyond New York City.

[5] The Candace Award presented annually at The Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC —1982 to 1992 — Hosted by Maya Angelou was crafted as a unique civil rights statement — honoring African American Women (and a few good-men) from a cross-section of disciplines in non-traditional roles.

The Candace Award created, established on behalf of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women by their founding President, Jewell Jackson McCabe.