The California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI), a 501C3 non-profit organization, focuses on improving the lives of Black Women and Girls throughout the state. Through partnerships with corporate, social, not for profit, and advocacy entities, the Empowerment Institute develops programs and initiatives that have a meaningful impact on dismantling systemic social, economic, and physical barriers. The purpose of the Empowerment Institute is to:

• Serve as the anchor organization for the CA Black Women’s Think Tank with academic partner, California State University at Dominguez Hills

• Elevate our voice, power, and participation to secure adequate representation and reparations;

• Amplify our issues and priorities that are vital to elevate Black Women; 

• Organize, leverage and utilize our extensive talent, influence, networks, and brilliance into areas of collective alignment;

• Eliminate the racist and sexist attacks on Black Women and Girls; and

• Elevate the agenda and collective power of Black Women locally and nationally to secure the social and economic safety-net.

Our mission is to uplift the voices and issues of Black Women and Girls in California. Our vision is to improve the lives of California Black Women and Girls. The foundation of our work is anchored by our values – Resilient, Elevate, Advocate, Collaborate, and Hopeful (REACH). 

CABWCEI has three core programs – The CA Black Women’s Think Tank, Conversations for Black Women, and Protect Black Women and Girls.