ABOUT THE CBM

Originally founded June 19, 2011 by the Board of Directors of the National Conference of Black Mayors and partnering nations,

these visionary leaders united to establish a platform on education, empowerment and economic development with its foundation

of mayoral leadership dating back to 1965. Leveraging trust, trade, training and tourism to propel the growth of municipalities, the

indomitable spirit of every Member Mayor reinforces the longevity of our vision. The Conference of Black Mayors is an organization

with over 47 years of commitment to the unification and empowerment of black Mayors. The Conference of Black Mayors has

remained a leader in the redevelopment of our most vulnerable communities working towards the empowerment of leadership on

the local level. Present day, CBM provides technical and management assistance through cutting-edge research, best practices

and partnerships that enable its mayors to challenge and overcome grappling issues that erode the vitality and sustainability of

our nation’s cities.

With regional headquarters in Haiti, Nigeria, Jamaica and the Republic of Colombia, CBM has established itself as a viable conduit

in connecting the talent and resources of the African Diaspora through the Office of The Mayor. Our broad and vibrant international

reach extends through 32,000 mayors of African lineage across the globe, resulting in influential partnerships between mayoral

associations, presidents and heads of state throughout North America, Africa, Europe, South America, the Caribbean and China.

CBM’s work in recent years has served as a conduit for connecting its membership with the key individuals that have the

ability to affect the sustainability of their communities. Annual events such as the Annual Convention and Legislative Policy

Summit provide an opportunity for members to capitalize on the dissemination of information that enables innovative thinking and

a heightened resource toolbox such as policy awareness and funding forums. These events are designed to be resource driven

and provide mayors with knowledge-based opportunities that ensure growth and empowerment through leadership development.

CBM’s work within its World Summit of Mayors trainings has earned the organization the title of Goodwill Ambassador as CBM

mayors have traveled worldwide, making CBM’s mission of “redeveloping our most vulnerable” a reality throughout the African

Diaspora. As a result of these partnerships, international development has been spurred through the exchange of information,

technical assistance, critical resource building and training.

The Conference of Black Mayors has been an organization grounded in the understanding that in order to empower our

communities: we must first enhance the executive management capacity of those who hold office. We will continue to serve as

the impetus that our mayoral membership uses to rally support towards tackling issues that corrode the vitality and

sustainability of communities worldwide. The organization will continue to serve as a conduit for Black Mayors worldwide.