Organized to expand the mission of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church overseas and promote the cause of World Evangelism.

Affiliated with the Prince Hall Masonic Order; organized to provide mutual aid and promote charity and scholarship.

Official auxiliary to the IBPOEW; service organization promoting Christian principles, racial justice, and education.

Founded to promote the education and interests of Black nurses and challenge racial discrimination in the nursing profession.

First Greek-letter organization for Black college women, founded at Howard University; dedicated to scholarship, leadership, civic engagement, and public service.

Organized to unite female relatives of Prince Hall Shriners and promote charity and benevolence through community service, education, and leadership development.

Founded at Howard University; committed to leadership development and public service with a focus on programs assisting the African American community.

Formed to promote the mission of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church through evangelization, education, and aid programs.

Organized to improve conditions in the cosmetology industry and promote professional development, education, and cooperation among those in the beauty culture field.

Organized at Howard University to effect positive change by encouraging scholastic achievement, fostering unity, and transforming communities through volunteer service.

Founded at Butler University to improve conditions for women and their families through community service, education, social action and leadership development.

Organized to foster professional development, personal growth, and sisterhood among teachers and promote the highest ideals of the teaching profession.

Founded to advance the interests, professional development, and leadership potential of women in business and to promote business education.

Organized at Freedmen’s Hospital in Washington, D.C., to elevate standards of the nursing profession and promote interest in the nursing field.

Formed to provide charitable services to those in need and promote educational and recreational opportunities for children.

Organized to advance dental health and education and support the National Dental Association.

Founded to support the National Medical Association in its effort to educate and serve the public in matters of health.

Organized to encourage leadership among women in business and promote ideals of sisterhood, achievement, service, and scholarship.

Formed to support teachers working in southern rural schools and promote educational and vocational programs funded by the Jeanes Foundation.

Organized to enable young Black women to support the war effort by selling war bonds, providing day care, and running civil defense programs.

Founded to serve the mission of the African Methodist Episcopal Church through evangelization and promotion of health, peace, and justice issues.

Organized to serve as a clearinghouse for beauty culture schools; Mary McLeod Bethune served as national sponsor.

Founded to promote the interests of Black fashion professionals and expand opportunities for Black women in the fashion industry; co-founded by Mary McLeod Bethune.