The Louisville Association of Black Social Workers is a chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers and was first chartered and given the Key to the City in 2004.
This chapter is a growing group of students and professionals in the field of social work as well as those who are not in the field of social work but adheres to the mission of NABSW.
NABSW has partnered with numerous organizations throughout Louisville and is dedicated to social justice and community service.
The National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc., comprised of people of African ancestry, is committed to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research.
The National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc. will work to create a world in which people of African ancestry will live free from racial domination, economic exploitation, and cultural oppression. In collaboration with national, international, and other appropriate groups, NABSW will continue to leverage its collective expertise to strategically develop capacity of people of African ancestry to sustain and flourish.
NABSW’s vision is guided by the Principles of the Nguzo Saba, which are Unity, Self-determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith, and the Seven Cardinal Virtues of Ma’at, which are Right, Truth, Justice, Order, Reciprocity, Balance, and Harmony.