National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc.

National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc. The first organization created for and by women of color in 1896 � At the call of Mrs. Josephine St. was founded in Washington, D.C.

Pierre Ruffin, the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc. in July 1896 by the merger of the National Federation of Afro-American Women, the Women's Era Clubs of Boston, and the Colored Women's League of Washington, D.C. The Association became and has remained a significant voice in national affairs and contributed to the uplifting of the American way of life since 1896. Membership inc

ludes women and youth in 32 states dedicated to "raising to the highest plane the homelife, moral standards, and civic life of our race." As we continue in the mainstream of economic progression, we, the colored women of the United States of America, stand united for service to humanity.

Celebrating 128 years of legacy and service with NACWC! Since 1896, we’ve empowered communities, uplifted voices, and ma...
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Celebrating 128 years of legacy and service with NACWC! Since 1896, we’ve empowered communities, uplifted voices, and made a lasting impact.

Join us in honoring our history and continuing to make a difference together. Here’s to many more years of growth, unity, and service!



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1601 R Street, NW
Washington D.C., DC
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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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LIFTING AS WE CLIMB

ORIGINS

“In 1895 an obscure man in an obscure Missouri town sent a letter broad-cast over this country and England, reflecting upon the character and morals of our Women. So utterly false were the vile statement, that the women were aroused as never before and when Mrs. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, President of the New Era Club of Boston, called a meeting of protest in July 1895, the indignant women from North, South, East and West flocked to the “Classic Hub”, and in no uncertain terms vindicated the honor of the Race. The National Federation of Colored Women’s Club was the result of that meeting, with Mrs. Booker T. Washington at its head. However, another National organization, the Women’s Loyal Union, with Mrs. Cooke as President existed at Washington and the women soon realized that two organizations so identically similar could not work harmoniously as separate units. Therefore the two organizations met in July 1896, and each appointed a committee to arrange for a consolidation, which was effected and the National Association of C.W.C came into existence with Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, of international fame, as President. This joint session was attended by some of the most notable women of our Race, among whom were Harriet Tubbman. Francis E.W. Harper, poetess and writer, Victoria E. Matthews, founder of the White Rose Mission of New York, Josephine S. Yates, teacher and writer, an others. Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett and Elizabeth Lindsay Davis were the delegates from Illinois.”

AND SO....

At the call of Mrs. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc. (NACWC), was founded in Washington, D.C. in July 1896 by the merger of the National Federation of Afro-American Women, the Women's Era Clubs of Boston, and the Colored Women's League of Washington, D.C.