National Black Sisters' Conference

It was founded in Pittsburgh in 1968 by then-Mercy Sister M. Martin de Porres Grey, following her exclusion from the inaugural meeting of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus earlier that same year.^[1] Grey led the conference until her departure from religious life in 1974.^[1][2]

The Harriet Tubman Award is given to the women of NBSC. Harriet Tubman was called to be a Moses of her people. Each year, NBSC recognizes and honors one of its members who through her ministry is an advocate for Black people. She has a strong identity within the Black community. She is responding to the call to be a Moses to her people.^[3]

Awardees have included: