NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Blacks In Government - Advocate for Federal, State, City & County government workers.

100 Black Men Of America - Founded in 1963, the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., is a national alliance of leading African American men of business, industry, public affairs and government, devoting their combined skills and resources to confronting the challenges facing African America youth.

African Development Institute - This independent, nonpartisan policy research institute is aimed at initiating practical solutions to Africa's developmental problems.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - The sorority has grown to more than 140,000 women around the globe. Its members are college-educated women who are either matriculating or working in the fields of medicine, business, and law.

Association of Black Psychologists - Established in 1968 and operating with 27 chapters nationwide, this 1200 member organization is committed to the psychological well-being of Black people in America.

Black Awareness in Television (BAIT) - BAIT was founded to communicate African American ideas to the public and promote affirmative action in the media.

Black Urban Professionals Online - Aplace for professional like minded individuals to meet, greet, and network.

Congress of Racial Equality - The Congress of Racial Equality played a major role in the civil rights movement. Today, the organization seeks "to unearth covert, more subtle and unsuspecting forms of racism and discrimination".

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - This sorority is a national service organization that was founded in 1913. Today, the organization has more than 190,000 members worldwide.

First Friday's - First Fridays is a nationally recognized networking event targeting young, black urban professionals and held the first Friday of every month in various cities throughout the nation.

Gospel Music Workshop of America - Founded by the late Rev. James Cleveland in 1966 to promote and perpetuate gospel and spiritual music, the workshop has more than 30,000 members in 144 chapters around the country.

International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters - Founded in 1970, this association was formed to address the special problems facing Black firefighters nationwide.

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity - A national service fraternity, Iota Phi Theta was founded in 1963 and has since grown to 110 chapters. The fraternity motto is "Building A Tradition, Not Resting Upon One".

Jack & Jill of America - Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was founded January 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from a meeting of twenty mothers under the leadership of the late Marion Stubbs Thomas with the idea of bringing together children in a social and cultural relationship.

Jesse Owens Foundation - This organization seeks to support educational and social programs that assist young people to develop their talents and become better citizens.

Minority Golf Association of America - The MGAA is the first national organization to promote
opportunities for minorities in golf and is recognized as a leading authority on inner-city junior golf programs with the theme "Golf Is For Everyone"

National Association of Colored People - The NAACP, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is the oldest, largest and strongest Civil Rights Organization in the United States. The principal objective of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of the United States.

National Black Business Council - The NBBC is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation and advancement of black businesses.

National Black MBA Association - The National Black MBA Association is the premier nonprofit organization representing African American MBAs in the public, private and entrepreneurial sector.

NJOF National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
NJCLC National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council - WHAT IS JUNETEENTH? Juneteenth or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed. Although the rumors of freedom were widespread prior to this, actual emancipation did not come until General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas and issued General Order No. 3, on June 19, almost two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

Organization of Black Airline Pilots - The organization was formed in 1976 to make certain Blacks and other minorities had a group that would keep them informed about opportunities for advancement within commercial aviation.

TransAfrica, Inc. - TransAfrica Forum serves as a hub for the collection, analysis and dissemination of information on Africa and the Caribbean, and the U.S. policies affecting those regions.

United Negro College Fund - This organization is the nation's oldest and most successful higher education assistance organization. To date, more than 300,000 men and women have graduated from UNCF colleges and universities.

Urban League - Founded in 1910, the National Urban League is the premier social service and civil rights organization in America. The League is a nonprofit, community-based organization headquartered in New York City, with 115 affiliates in 34 states and the District of Columbia.