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NBMBAA® History

NBMBAA® was conceived in 1970 and for early members – in many cases Blacks coming into the corporate sector, largely for the first time – it was a way to share experiences and insights to help make a difficult journey easier. By nurturing these early professionals, the organization helped early members navigate and, ultimately, succeed in an unfamiliar and frequently hostile environment. And it has been those professionals who have risen up and reached back to bring up the next generation of Black business professionals, not just mentoring them but also growing the ranks. This has carried through the decades as the members who have followed found the same sense of connection and camaraderie among their colleagues, and have continued to reach back and uplift new generations.
NBMBAA® has a deep and rich history that we continue to celebrate today – from our achievements to the valued members who have helped make the National Black MBA Association® what it is today – for the benefit of us all. Here’s an overview of our history:
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Early Leaders

NBMBAA owes much to the early leaders at the University of Chicago who helped shape the Association. Some of the UC graduate students and faculty advisors credited with organizing the 1970 and 71 Conferences and the establishment of NBMBAA® included:
DR. ANTHONY JACKSON, MBA 1970 Co-Chair of the 1970 Conference
GEORGE BRADSHAW, MBA 1971 Co-Chair of the 1970 Conference
DR. ALEXANDER L. GABBIN, MBA 1970 Treasurer of the 1970 Conference
DR. HAROLD METCALF, A.M. 1953 Associate Dean of Students and Advocate for minority students at the University of Chicago
KAREN WILLIAMSON, MBA 1971 NBMBAA® organizer
WILLIAM PRESTON, MBA 1971 Regional Conference organizer
CARL FIELDS, JR., MBA 1972 National Coordinator of the 1971 Conference Fields was the 1st NBMBAA® President

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NBMBAA® was conceived in 1970 and for early members – in many cases Blacks coming into the corporate sector, largely for the first time – it was a way to share experiences and insights to help make a difficult journey easier. By nurturing these early professionals, the organization helped early members navigate and, ultimately, succeed in an unfamiliar and frequently hostile environment. And it has been those professionals who have risen up and reached back to bring up the next generation of Black business professionals, not just mentoring them but also growing the ranks. This has carried through the decades as the members who have followed found the same sense of connection and camaraderie among their colleagues, and have continued to reach back and uplift new generations.

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Read the Complete History in the NBMBAA® Commemorative Book

In these pages you will learn about the background and history, as well as the legacy that grew from an idea whose time had come. The NBMBAA’s story is the intersection of vision, sacrifice and steadfast commitment from thousands of Black business professionals over the past 45 years. The words, images and ideas in these pages will enhance your knowledge of the organization, evoke fond and proud memories and also inspire you to leave your own legacy.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”ORDER THE BOOK NOW” color=”primary” size=”lg” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fnbmbaa.org%2Fhistorybook%2F|||”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Early Leaders” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]NBMBAA owes much to the early leaders at the University of Chicago who helped shape the Association. Some of the UC graduate students and faculty advisors credited with organizing the 1970 and 71 Conferences and the establishment of NBMBAA® included:

DR. ANTHONY JACKSON, MBA 1970
Co-Chair of the 1970 Conference

GEORGE BRADSHAW, MBA 1971
Co-Chair of the 1970 Conference

DR. ALEXANDER L. GABBIN, MBA 1970
Treasurer of the 1970 Conference

DR. HAROLD METCALF, A.M. 1953
Associate Dean of Students and Advocate for minority students at the University of Chicago

KAREN WILLIAMSON, MBA 1971
NBMBAA® organizer

WILLIAM PRESTON, MBA 1971
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The following items will be accepted as proof of current enrollment: • Letter from the registrar acknowledging your current enrollment status • Copy of your tuition bill • Class schedule reflecting your current enrollment. Should you fail to submit proof of current enrollment within 60 days, your membership may be terminated, and your payment will not be refunded. You will then need to reapply for membership. Refund Policy The NBMBAA will only provide refunds for the following reasons: • Verified duplication of billing • Verified overcharges • Submission of incorrect member type resulting in one of the above Refunds will be provided as follows: • Credit card payments will be credited to that same credit card. • Cash and check payments will be credited by NBMBAA check after 30 days, and only after initial payment has cleared our financial institution. * Refunds will be issued only upon request of the individual. The NBMBAA will vigorously defend itself against credit card charge backs. In the event that your credit card company requests a credit for charges, we will comply only to the extent that the request meets the requirements of the refund policy. (See above). Recurring Payments If you choose a recurring payments option to automatically renew your membership, you are responsible for canceling it prior to annual recurrence to avoid charges. Once charged, your membership will not be refunded. Notice of Photography and/or Videography As a condition of membership, individuals grant the National Black MBA Association an irrevocable nonexclusive license to use their name, image, voice and likeness for the purpose of advertising and promoting NBMBAA events, activities and products without any further approval from you or payment to you. It is the NBMBAA’s right to make visual and audio recordings, and still images of its members (collectively “Photography”) and to use the Photography and member’s name. However, none of the above shall be deemed as an endorsement for any NBMBAA product or service. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, members agree that the rights granted hereunder shall include the perpetual, worldwide right of NBMBAA to edit, telecast, rerun, record, publish, reproduce, use, license, print, distribute or otherwise exploit, in any manner and in any medium or forum, whether now known or hereafter devised. Terms and Conditions are subject to change without prior notification. Revised: April 5, 2017. NBMBAA®

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