Organizations
LOCAL
Charitable
Metropolitan Orlando Urban League:
The mission of the Metropolitan Orlando Urban League is to assist African Americans and disadvantaged individuals of Central Florida in the achievement of social and economic equality.
Sisters Network Orlando Chapter:
A National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization
www.sistersnetworkorlando.org
National: www.sistersnetworkinc.org
407 962-0036
P.O. Box 622231,
Orlando, Florida 32862
email: sisnetworkorlando@cfl.rr.com
Founded in August 1999; BWOE is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Women of Color Organization. Our vision is to enhance the quality of life by providing resources, services, education, networking opportunities along with advocacy and promoting self-awareness within our communities.
NAACP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People:
P.O Box 618285
Orlando, Fl. 32861
Website: www.ocnaacp.org
Phone: 407.445.2055
Email: office@ocnaacp.org
Amachi Mentoring Program – Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) launched the Amachi Mentoring Program in Orange County. Through the Amachi Mentoring Program senior mentors (55 and over) are matched with children of incarcerated parents with a commitment of one hour a week for one year. Although our focus will still be on recruiting the mature mentor we have gotten permission to recruit mentors under 55 years old .
Educational
Florida A&M Alumni Association:
Greater Orlando Chapter
Email: famugreaterorlando@yahoo.com
Website: www.gofamu.org
Pan African Literature Study
The word “Elimu” is Swahili for “knowledge” or “education”.
Elimu PLS is an adult coed book club that intelligently discusses topics raised in selected literature, while discussion is moderated by a facilitator. The dialogue is intended for all people no matter how learned in the subject matter.
Email: elimu.plms@gmail.com
Phone: 412.726.1883
Social
A multi-dimensional organization designed to ensure the inclusion of the urban voice in local politics while also facilitating opportunities for the social and economic empowerment of urban Americans throughout the City of Orlando.
Young Professionals of Orlando:
Engaging and empowering young professionals through signature programs, networking events, and workshops.
Mocha Moms is a support group for mothers of color who have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to their families. While many members have eliminated employment altogether, others work part-time, flex-time, night shifts, have home-based businesses, consult or freelance from home, or have chosen alternative, less demanding career paths so that they are more available to their families.
Knowing the importance of networking, professionalism, and continued learning, the goal of Southern Diva Network (SDN) is to surround its members with successful, purposeful, and liberated women. We are here to help you build relationships and grow your network. Promoting business, personal/professional growth and social relationships – We Mean Business!
Business
Central Florida National Black MBA Association:
P.O Box 692696
Orlando, FL 32869
Website: www.cflblackmba.org
CFABJ Central Florida Association of Black Journalists & Broadcasters:
P.O Box 745
Orlando, Fl. 32801
Website: CFABJ
Florida Minority Supplier Development Council
– The FMSDC is a regional affiliate of the largest minority business development organization is the United States. We certify minority businesses for the private sector and provide networking meetings with purchasing people in major corporations and government agencies. We advocate and develop minority business programs in the private and public sector.
Website: www.fmsdc.org
Minority Small Business Network of Central FLorida
Website: http://www.msbncentralfl.com/
Minority/Women Business Enterprise Alliance, Inc (“The Alliance”)- A unique economic development firm established as a public/private partnership to provide assistance to minority and women-owned businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations. The Alliance was formed specifically as a one-stop business resource center to meet the needs of the minority and women-owned business community in Central Florida.
Website: www.allianceflorida.com
NABA National Association of Black Accountants:
P.O. Box 2508
Orlando, Fl. 32802
Website: www.nabaorlando.org
Fraternity/Sorority
Chapter: Delta Xi Lambda
Website: www.alphaorlando.net
Chapter: Delta Omicron Omega
Website: www.akaorlando.org
Orlando Alumnae Chapter
Website: www.oacdst.org
Website: www.winterparkkappas.com
Chi Tau
Website: www.orlandoques.com
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Nu Iota Omega Chapter
P.O. Box 941953
Maitland, FL 32794
Website: www.akanuiotaomega.org
Community Websites
A Degree or Better - Tampa
Website: Adegreeorbetter.com
BlackintheBay.com – Tampa
Website: BlackintheBay.com
Blacksonville.com - Jacksonville
Website: Blacksonville.com
Orlando Progressive Professionals
Website: orlandoprofessionals.org
NATIONAL
Business
Black Data Processing Organization:
Organized in 1975. More than 55 chapters. Open to African Americans in data processing and related fields.
National Association of Black Accountants:
Founded in 1969. Membership includes more than 200,000 African American professionals in accounting and finance.
National Association of African Americans in Human Resources:
A national organization of human resource professionals with 26 local chapters; includes consultants and students.
National Black Business Trade Association:
A self-help resource and networking group founded in 1993 that provides businesspeople with information, products, services and technologies.
National Black MBA Association:
A 6000-member professional organization made up of African American graduates with MBAs and advanced degrees. Established in 1970, its mission is to increase the number and diversity of African Americans in business.
An association of African American sales and sales management professionals. Organized in 1992, with more than 1,200 members in nine chapters.
Design
Organization of Black Designers:
Comprised of 3,500 design professionals in visual communications, as well as graphic, interior, fashion and industrial design.
Engineering and Science
American Association of Blacks in Energy:
Founded in 1977; 33 chapters. Specialties include energy policy, technology and the environment.
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
: Organized in 1972 to build a community of minority scientists and engineers; 21 professional chapters plus others at colleges and universities.
National Society of Black Engineers:
Started in 1975, it now has more than 10,000 members, 270 college and university chapters, 75 alumni extension chapters and 75 pre-college chapters. The group’s mission is to increase the number of African American engineers, as well as help them succeed professionally and to give back to their communities.
National Society of Black Physicists:
The largest organization of African American physicists; 16 sections ranging from astronomy, astrophysics and nuclear physics to technology transfer, business development and entrepreneurship. Its mission is to promote the professional well-being of African American physicists within the international scientific community.
Food Services
Incorporated as the Black Culinarian Alliance in 1998 and now known by its acronym. A national educational and networking organization that serves African American and other minority professionals working in hospitality and food services.
General
Founded in 1963; now 105-plus chapters with more than 10,000 members. Its mission includes leadership, mentoring, education, health and economic development.
Government
Members are civil servants at the federal, state, county and municipal levels. Founded in 1975; 50 chapters include the Departments of State and Homeland Security, the Coast Guard and the National Institutes of Health.
Healthcare
National Black Nurses Association:
Organized in 1971; 76 chapters represent more than 150,000 African American nurses in the US, Caribbean and Africa.
The oldest (founded 1895) and largest national professional organization for African American physicians. A leading force for parity in medicine, it provides educational programs and conducts outreach efforts.
Student National Medical Association:
The largest organization focused on the needs and concerns of African American medical students and residents.
Law and Criminal Justice
National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice:
Organized in 1974; state and local chapters across the US. Members include law enforcement personnel, corrections officers, court employees, social services workers, academics and clergy.
An advocate for social justice since 1925; promotes professional development for African Americans in the legal profession. More than 20,000 member lawyers, judges, educators and law students.
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives:
Founded in 1976; more than 3,500 members. Public service organization serves as the “conscience of law enforcement.”
Media
National Association of Black Journalists:
A professional organization for African Americans working in print, radio, television, new media and related areas; founded in 1975.
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