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Originally established in 1985, NOBEL Women is the country’s premier organization of Black women state legislators committed to increasing and promoting the presence of Black women in government, non-profit, and corporate leadership.

Annual Legislative Conference

Annual Legislative Conference

Girls, Gigabytes & Gadgets

Girls, Gigabytes & Gadgets

Leadership Summit

Leadership Summit

Leadership Institute

Leadership Institute

Celebrating Our Strength and
Building on Our Legacy

The National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women is a non-profit, non-partisan organization.

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The NOBEL Women ALC Features April Ryan and Symone Sanders as special guest speakers

The National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL Women) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization primarily composed of current and former black women legislators as well as many appointed officials.

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“We share the work of the community that is founded on unity and sisterhood. We reflect the work of NOBEL Women and our forefathers. We are champions for justice and equity.”

– NOBEL Women President, GA Senator Tonya Anderson

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“NOBEL Women and the work that they are doing across the country to advance various causes is phenomenal. The camaraderie, love for community, and love for their states is so impressive.”

– The Hon. Sonya Harper (IL) National Vice President

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“Make sure you find your niche and how to get involved and how to serve. Get in contact and get engaged, we cannot do this work without you.”

– The Hon. AJAY Pittman (OK) National 2nd Vice President

Our Mission

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NOBEL Women is dedicated to strengthening the bond between its individual members, as well as the relationship between the organization and the community.

NOBEL Women is committed to increasing and promoting the presence of Black women in government, nonprofit and corporate leadership through training and development; protecting the public interest of women and families; and supporting policy initiatives that contribute to the enhancement and sustainability of the Black community.

Today, NOBEL Women stands.

350 Members

350

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3Repped States

43

Repped States

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Annual Policy Brunch

Annual Policy Brunch

Join us, December 7, 2024 for our Annual Policy Brunch, in honor of Assemblywoman Gwen Moore. This annual celebration will be at the Historic Decatur House in Washington, D.C. | Register to attend by calling 504-701-5843 or emailing your interest here. The Honorable...

NOBEL Women Executive Leadership Summit

NOBEL Women Executive Leadership Summit

Attendees of the 2024 Executive leadership Summit in New Orleans, LA. ELS Attendees hear from Sen. Anderson, President of NOBEL Women. The NOBEL Women team takes in all the success! From July 2-7, 2024, NOBEL Women held its Executive Leadership Summit in vibrant New...

2025 Applications Open for Lois DeBerry Leadership Institute

2025 Applications Open for Lois DeBerry Leadership Institute

About the Lois DeBerry Leadership Institute NOBEL Women stands as the only network of Black women elected state legislators in the United States, collectively representing over 20 million Americans. The organization serves as a crucial voice for Black communities,...

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