Who We Are: Our Mission

The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA) advances underrepresented professionals by providing unparalleled access to career development, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities. We champion merit, intelligence, and excellence with accessibility, leveraging our networks, resources, and power to drive systemic change.

Vision

The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA) is the leading global catalyst for career advancement and economic empowerment of underrepresented professionals.

Values: MEIA

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MERIT

The idea that advancement should be based solely on skills, qualifications, and performance.

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Excellence

Pursuing the highest standard of work, often emphasizing competition and maximizing individual or organizational output.

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Intelligence

Prioritizing cognitive ability, problem-solving, and technical skills as primary value indicators.

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Accessibility

Proactively establish environments and systems that afford all individuals a fair and equitable opportunity to showcase their abilities.

NBMBAA® History

For 55 years, the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) has been more than a network – it’s been a lifeline forged from necessity in 1970. Born from the shared experiences and aspirations of pioneering Black professionals navigating a corporate landscape often devoid of representation, our initial bonds of connection and camaraderie ignited a movement. Today, that foundational spirit endures as a powerful legacy. Generation after generation of our members reach back, not just to uplift new talent, but to amplify our mission, empowering all underrepresented professionals to shatter barriers and redefine leadership. Our evolution reflects a steadfast commitment to creating a world where opportunity knows no color.

We have redefined our mission and vision to reflect our evolution and impact over the last 55 years.

NBMBAA® History Timeline

Our organization has a rich history filled with inspiring leaders.

Awards & Honors Recipients

We proudly honor individuals, Chapters and champions of our cause.

Member Demographics

We are a member-first organization serving a diverse group individuals.

Meet the Board

NBMBAA® is fortunate to be supported by a Board of Directors committed to our mission.

Meet the Leadership Team

Meet the officers who run the day-to-day operations and work towards the bigger vision.

Annual Reports

We value transparency and input from all our stakeholders.

Past Conferences

October 15-19

1986

8th - Winning Strategies: The Competitive Edge

Oct 30 - Nov 3

1985

7th - Business and Government: The New Equation

October 3-7

1984

6th - American Business in Transition

October 5-9

1983

5th - Probing Visions of the 21 Century

October 6-9

1982

4th - Crossroads: New Directions

October 7-11

1981

3rd - Challenge to Excel

October 23-26

1980

2nd - Energy for the 80s

October

1979

1st - The Black MBA: Challenges, Opportunities, Problems, Expectations

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NBMBAA® Programming

NBMBAA Five Channels of Programming are designed to meet the needs of our members at any stage in their career. Program curriculums are created to be data-driven, and effective tools for enabling professional growth among our members.

Lifestyle

Provide a sense of community to positively impact the quality of life and personal growth.

Education

Develop capacity for learning to absorb and apply knowledge and compete academically.

Entrepreneurship

Improves financial literacy and wellness and increases access to entrepreneurship opportunities.

Leadership

Develop the ability to lead, to utilize resources to achieve outcomes, and to navigate challenges.

Career

Access to professional development opportunities to acquire new skills and competencies and to advance in their career.