The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Oakland/Bay Area Chapter (OBAC) is proud to announce our 19th Annual Madam C.J. Walker Walker Business & Community Recognition Awards Luncheon. Mistress of Ceremonies:  Leah McGowen-Hare, MSEd, Keynote Speaker: Michele Thornton, Media Executive & Author, Stratechic 2017 Honorees: Robin and Andrea McBride, McBride Sisters Wines, Dr. Menbe Aklilu, Owner, Salute e Vita Ristorante Elaine Brown, Former Chair, The Black Panther Party Dr. Vicki Alexander, MD, MPH, Healthy Black Families, Inc. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Oakland – Bay Area Chapter’s (NCBW-OBAC) mission is committed to providing programs that increase the participation of African American women in economic, civic, entrepreneurial, and human service arenas of their respective communities through education, scholarship, and collaboration. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Oakland – Bay Area Chapter’s (NCBW-OBAC) vision is to be the organization of choice for today’s African American Woman, who understands the needs of her community, and has the requisite skills to develop solutions: To provide effective networks for African American women leaders. To enable African American women to be a visible force in economic, social, and political arenas. To assist the next generation of African American women, through […]