History of NABSW

NABSW was created during the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement on May 8, 1968 in San Francisco, California by a group of Black Social Workers who were convened for the meeting of an established national social work organization. They disengaged from that meeting to form what has ultimately become the foremost advocacy group established to address social issues and concerns of the Black community.

The Great Seal and Emblem

The Great Seal and Emblem of the National Association of Black Social Workers shall consist of, flat-faced circular die with the words and design: The National Association of Black Social Workers, a shield with a scroll on the side representing Black knowledge and experience and on the other side a spear representing a defense of the National Association’s philosophy by any means necessary. At the bottom of the shield shall be the word “Harambee” which means togetherness.

Colors

Reb, Black, and Green

Mission

The National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc., comprised of people of African