A message from our President

Welcome to the National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA). I am honored to serve as President of this impactful organization, and I am delighted that you have taken the time to visit our site. Whether you are exploring our strategic initiatives, seeking professional growth, or considering becoming a member, I extend to you a heartfelt welcome.

NCBAA has served as a collaborative and courageous voice within the community college system for more than forty years. Across the nation, our community colleges are engines of opportunity, and NCBAA works intentionally to ensure that Black students, faculty, staff, and administrators are fully supported, represented, and empowered within these institutions. Our mission is both urgent
and enduring: to advance equity, cultivate leadership, and strengthen pathways that lead to academic and professional success.

Our strategic goals guide the work we do every day. They reflect our commitment to:

• Expanding access and success for African American students in community colleges through supportive, inclusive, and culturally responsive environments.
• Strengthening partnerships with policymakers, funders, and national leaders who share our vision for equitable access and institutional transformation.
• Developing leaders at every level—students, faculty, staff, and administrators—through mentorship, training, and intentional leadership opportunities.
• Fostering professional growth by nurturing an organizational culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Preparing our communities for a rapidly evolving world by ensuring that African American professionals and students thrive within emerging technologies and digital landscapes.

As you explore our site, I hope you gain a deeper understanding of the passion, dedication, and collective wisdom that drive NCBAA’s efforts. We are a community built on shared purpose—committed to advocating for equity, cultivating leadership, and advancing justice within higher education.

I invite you to join us. YOUR voice, YOUR experience, and YOUR leadership are invaluable to this work. By becoming a member, supporting our initiatives, or participating in our programs, you help
strengthen a national network dedicated to uplifting and empowering Black Americans across community colleges.

Thank you for visiting, and thank you for your commitment to equity and excellence in higher education. Together, we continue the vital work of shaping brighter futures and building institutions where every individual can thrive.

With appreciation and purpose,
Terence L. Wright
President, National Council on Black American Affairs

2025-26 Board of Directors

The Directors serve on the Board and represent the North Central, Northeast, Southern, and Western regions of the United States to ensure that when decisions are made about you and for you global thinking has occurred. Your Directors join the entire NCBAA Board in welcoming you to the association.