National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Metro Atlanta Chapter

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Metro Atlanta Chapter Founded in 1988, the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

serves as part of the collective voice of African-American women living in Georgia. The Chapter boasts members who represent the corporate, civic, politic

Deputy DA Earnelle P. Winfrey | Fulton County District Attorney’s Office
 🏆 2026 Unsung Heroine HonoreeThe National Coal...
08/04/2026

Deputy DA Earnelle P. Winfrey | Fulton County District Attorney’s Office

 🏆 2026 Unsung Heroine Honoree

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter is proud to honor Deputy DA Earnelle P. Winfrey as a 2026 Unsung Heroine.

Since 2018, Deputy DA Winfrey has led Fulton County’s fight against human trafficking and internet child exploitation, prosecuting a caseload of roughly 100 defendants with a 100% conviction rate over the last eight years. In 2025, she led the successful trial and conviction of Fulton County’s first Human Trafficking-RICO case, securing a sentence of life plus 70 years — earning her District Attorney Fani T. Willis’s Platinum Award for excellence. She founded Fulton County’s first county-wide Human Trafficking Task Force and serves on the state’s Human Trafficking Task Force, shaping Georgia’s response to the exploitation of its most vulnerable. A Clark Atlanta University and John Marshall Law School graduate, mother of six, and fourth-generation Georgian, she carries her faith and family as the bedrock behind the courtroom. Her leadership reflects NCBW-MAC’s mission to protect and empower the most vulnerable among us.

She is the relentless voice standing between exploiters and the children they target.

Join us in honoring and celebrating Deputy DA Earnelle P. Winfrey on August 8, 2026 at the 29th Annual Unsung Heroines Awards Gala —
“Advocacy in Action: Empowered Women, Stronger Community.”

Shirley Hines | Founder, West Central Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce
 🏆 Catalyst Award — Economic EmpowermentThe Nati...
08/03/2026

Shirley Hines | Founder, West Central Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce

 🏆 Catalyst Award — Economic Empowerment

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter is proud to honor Shirley Hines with the 2026 Catalyst Award.

For more than two decades, Shirley has built the belief that strong businesses create stronger communities into a regional movement. As founder of the West Central Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce, she connects entrepreneurs across ten counties with the capital, workshops, and partnerships needed to start, sustain, and scale — turning small businesses into generational wealth. A retired Delta Air Lines professional and former Chairwoman of the Meriwether County Board of Commissioners, she has spent her career moving fluidly between the private sector, public office, and grassroots advocacy, always in service of the same mission. Her work earned her the 2025 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for extraordinary volunteer service and community impact. Her leadership reflects NCBW-MAC’s mission to expand economic opportunity and build community from the ground up.

She is a catalyst for prosperity, leaving every community stronger than she found it.

Join us in honoring and celebrating Shirley Hines on August 8, 2026 at the 29th Annual Unsung Heroines Awards Gala — “Advocacy in Action: Empowered Women, Stronger Community.”

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In just one week, we'll gather for an unforgettable evening at the 29th Annual Unsung Heroines Awards Gala. This year's ...
08/03/2026

In just one week, we'll gather for an unforgettable evening at the 29th Annual Unsung Heroines Awards Gala. This year's theme, "Advocacy in Action. Empowered Women. Stronger Communities." is a tribute to the quiet heroes—women who lead with grace, serve with purpose, and uplift their communities in powerful, often unseen ways.

For nearly 40 years, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter has championed Black women and girls through advocacy. We're especially proud to celebrate 12 years of partnership with The Salvation Army Red Shield, where our Sisters Helping Sisters Economic Empowerment Program continues to equip women with the tools, resources, and support they need to achieve economic independence.

Thank you for helping us honor extraordinary women while investing in stronger communities.

Haven't purchased your ticket yet? There's still time to join us! Be part of an inspiring evening where advocacy meets action, and every ticket helps empower women and strengthen our community. We look forward to celebrating with you!









Nikki Porcher | Founder, Buy From A Black Woman
 🏆 2026 Unsung Heroine HonoreeThe National Coalition of 100 Black Women,...
07/31/2026

Nikki Porcher | Founder, Buy From A Black Woman

🏆 2026 Unsung Heroine Honoree

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter is proud to honor Nikki Porcher as a 2026 Unsung Heroine.

A U.S. Air Force veteran and former public school teacher, Nikki turned a simple online directory into the highest-ranking platform for Black women-owned businesses in the country. Through Buy From A Black Woman, she has built an ecosystem supporting over 700 women founders across North America, helping them generate more than $6.12 million in revenue and connecting over 50,000 consumers to their brands every year. Her work goes beyond visibility — she builds infrastructure, using data-driven research to influence DEI policy and corporate practice nationwide, backed by a community of over 280,000 supporters and partnerships with organizations like Goldman Sachs. Her leadership has taken her to the White House and the Hope Global Forum, and earned her multiple Stevie Awards, including Woman of the Year and Social Activist of the Year. Nikki is now the Democratic Nominee for Georgia Labor Commissioner, taking her mission statewide to ensure every worker in every county has access to real economic opportunity. Her leadership reflects NCBW-MAC’s mission to build lasting economic power for Black women and their communities.

She is proof that ecosystems — not just opportunities — are what create lasting change.

Join us in honoring and celebrating Nikki Porcher on August 8, 2026 at the 29th Annual Unsung Heroines Awards Gala — “Advocacy in Action: Empowered Women, Stronger Community.”

Every act of service plants a seed for tomorrow. Through advocacy, we're not just meeting today's needs—we're shaping to...
07/31/2026

Every act of service plants a seed for tomorrow. Through advocacy, we're not just meeting today's needs—we're shaping tomorrow's leaders. Our Teens on the Move-100 scholars are learning that service isn't something you do; it's who you become. As they grow, they'll lead with purpose, lift others, and pay advocacy forward, creating stronger communities for generations to come. That's the power of investing in our girls today.

Who says changemakers can't make a statement?Sometimes we change lives...in RED. ❤️The women of the NCBW-MAC Education C...
07/28/2026

Who says changemakers can't make a statement?

Sometimes we change lives...
in RED. ❤️

The women of the NCBW-MAC Education Committee are more than volunteers—we're mentors, advocates, and changemakers committed to empowering the next generation. Together, we're creating opportunities that will last for generations.

Here's to a sisterhood that's bold in color, bold in purpose, and bold in service.

MENTORS Changemakers MENTOR BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

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Debra Nealy | Founder & Executive Director, Step Ahead Scholars 
2026 Unsung Heroine HonoreeThe National Coalition of 10...
07/27/2026

Debra Nealy | Founder & Executive Director, Step Ahead Scholars 
2026 Unsung Heroine Honoree

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter is proud to honor Debra Nealy as a 2026 Unsung Heroine.
For more than 25 years, Debra has removed the systemic barriers standing between students and college. As Founder and Executive Director of Step Ahead Scholars, she’s guided more than 7,000 students to and through higher education, helping them secure millions of dollars in scholarships and grants along the way. As a founding Steering Committee member of the Georgians for College Affordability Coalition, she played an instrumental role in establishing the historic DREAMS Scholarship — Georgia’s first-ever statewide need-based financial aid program, opening the door to college for students who never had a legacy of attainment to lean on. Her partnerships stretch from the Carnegie Foundation to Georgia Tech, Emory, and MIT, all in service of one belief: that educational equity is both a moral and economic imperative. Her leadership reflects NCBW-MAC’s mission to build generational opportunity through advocacy, education, and equity.

She is the bridge between where a student starts and everywhere they’re capable of going.

Join us in honoring and celebrating Debra Nealy on August 8, 2026 at the 29th Annual Unsung Heroines Awards Gala — “Advocacy in Action: Empowered Women, Stronger Community.”

Some of the incredible women who show up twice a month, every month at the Salvation Army Red Shield to pour into other ...
07/27/2026

Some of the incredible women who show up twice a month, every month at the Salvation Army Red Shield to pour into other women.

Advocacy doesn't always happen behind a podium. Sometimes it looks like a hug, an encouraging conversation, sharing resources, building confidence, or simply reminding someone that they're not alone.

When we invest in women, we strengthen families. Women have always been the backbone of our communities—the caregivers, the providers, the problem-solvers, and the ones who keep hope alive even during the hardest seasons.

That's why our Sisters Helping Sisters Economic Empowerment Program matters. For 12 years, our partnership with the Salvation Army Red Shield Atlanta has been about more than providing services. It's about restoring confidence, creating opportunities, and helping women move toward self-sufficiency.

This work is a testament to our members who continue to show up, believe in the mission, and put advocacy into action. We are proud to stand beside the women we serve—and we'll keep showing up.

Kathleen Bertrand | Executive Producer, BronzeLens Film Festival
 🏆 Presidential AwardThe National Coalition of 100 Blac...
07/24/2026

Kathleen Bertrand | Executive Producer, BronzeLens Film Festival

🏆 Presidential Award

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter is proud to honor Kathleen Bertrand with the 2026 Presidential Award.

With a 30-plus-year career shaping Atlanta’s identity as a destination for arts and culture, Kathleen saw an opportunity where others didn’t — a stage for people of color in Atlanta’s booming film industry. In 2009, she founded BronzeLens Film Festival, now celebrating its 17th year and recognized by the Academy as one of only three qualifying festivals in Georgia for the Short Film Award. Her leadership has earned her an honorary doctorate from Spelman College, induction into the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame, and the City of Atlanta’s Phoenix Award. A jazz artist and songwriter in her own right, Kathleen even penned the national theme songs for both the 100 Black Men of America and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Her vision reflects NCBW-MAC’s mission to lead with excellence, culture, and unshakable vision.
She is a presidential force who built a permanent stage for Atlanta’s storytellers.

Join us in honoring and celebrating Kathleen Bertrand on August 8, 2026 at the 29th Annual Unsung Heroines Awards Gala — “Advocacy in Action: Empowered Women, Stronger Community.”

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