The National Black Convention was a historic gathering of African American activists and leaders that took place in Gary, Indiana in 1972. Organized by the National Black Political Convention, the event aimed to address the political, social, and economic concerns of the Black community in the United States.

The convention brought together over 8,000 delegates from diverse backgrounds and organizations, including civil rights groups, black nationalist organizations, labor unions, and religious institutions. Prominent figures such as Jesse Jackson, Amiri Baraka, and Coretta Scott King were among the attendees.

The National Black Convention resulted in the adoption of the Gary Declaration, a groundbreaking document that outlined a comprehensive agenda for Black political empowerment and social justice. The declaration called for economic empowerment, self-determination, and an end to racial discrimination and inequality.

The convention represented a significant moment in the history of the Black Power movement and the broader struggle for civil rights in America. It provided a platform for Black activists to come together, exchange ideas, and mobilize for change in their communities and the nation as a whole.