The League of Black Women empowers, educates and advocates for professional Black women aspiring to leadership within their companies, businesses and communities (local, regional, national and global). We are the only professional leadership development organization in the United States created specifically for professional Black women that conducts research and produces reports that deal exclusively with the challenges Black women face in pursuit of leadership ambition. We provide access to experts and educational resources through the League of Black Women Global Leadership Research Institute, Webinars with industry leaders and authors, and through our annual global leadership conference. The League Of Black Women has consistently met the evolving needs of professional Black women by refining its service themes over the years: 70s: Higher Education and Community Service 80s: Career Development 90s: Networking 2000 and Beyond: Global leadership, Research, Education and Joyful Living We serve women who are: Emerging Leaders Women with great potential for leadership and are emerging leaders in their professions or community. Mentors Women experiencing success and actively involved with deep roots in their professions and community. Sponsors Women who have achieved great success in their professions and community. Readily identified leaders who are renowned for their expertise or career highlights and are often chosen to serve on non-profit or corporate boards, seek elective office or appointed to high-ranking commissions. Power Brokers Women who are nationally recognized for their extraordinary leadership in business, government or society.