The National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS) was established in 1991 by Ric Powell and Dr. A. Jose Jones.

Ric Powell and Dr. Jones were two of the earliest African-Americans to become certified divers, and their collaboration resulted in the creation of NABS which purpose was to foster camaraderie among African American divers and to address the unique problems and concerns of the African-American community.

Since the formation of NABS, the organization has blossomed to over 2,000 members across the country and internationally.

National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS)

News and Updates from NABS

Photo Gallery for the 2022 Summit in Curacao

NABS 2023 Summit Curacao

NABS 2023 Summit Awards Recipients

Courtlandt Butts NABS 2022 Diver of the Year Southern SeQuestrians NABS 2023 Club of the Year Andrea Williams NABS 2023 Hall of Fame Kamau Sadiki NABS 2023 Hall of Fame

NABS NEWSLETTER VOLUME 5

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