National Council of Negro Women Chartered New Section
The Coastal Wilmington Section celebrated its official charter at the Skyline Center.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in African-American
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The National Council of Negro Women has officially chartered its new Coastal Wilmington Section. The group celebrated the milestone with a formal event held at the Skyline Center in Wilmington.
Why it matters
This new section expands the reach of a historic organization founded to advocate for African-American women. Its establishment provides a structured local hub for community service, education, and youth mentorship across five counties.
The new Coastal Wilmington Section serves Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties. The national organization behind the chapter was originally founded by Mary McLeod Bethune in 1935.
The players
National Council of Negro Women
This is a non-profit organization founded in 1935 that leads and advocates for the rights of African-American women and their families.
Mary McLeod Bethune
She was a prominent American educator and civil rights leader who founded the National Council of Negro Women.
The details
The section focuses on community service, advocacy, education, and leadership development, with a specific priority on supporting local young people. The group held its inaugural chartering meeting in December 2024 at St. Stephen's AME Church before finalizing the official celebration.
Timeline
The national organization was founded in 1935.
The section held its first chartering meeting in December 2024.
The official charter celebration took place on October 10, 2026.
Culture Shift
The establishment of the Coastal Wilmington Section follows the expansion model of the National Council of Negro Women's national organizational structure. This growth reflects a broader trend of strengthening local grassroots advocacy networks within the historic civil rights framework.
Residents in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties can now access new community service and leadership development programs offered by the local section. The initiative provides additional mentorship opportunities specifically designed to support young people in the area.
The takeaway
The new section provides a dedicated resource for civic engagement and mentorship across five regional counties. Interested residents can reach out to the organization to learn how to participate in upcoming community programs.
Further reading
Learn more about local cultural developments in the African-American section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WWAYTV3.
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