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Mar 1, 2024

Black Women's Roundtable Announces 13th Annual Women of Power National Summit on March 13-17th at Hyatt Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Theme: “Owning Our Power: Participate, Protect, Preserve and Promote!”

Summit Will Include Release of 8th Annual BWR Power of the Sister Vote Poll in Partnership with Essence Ventures, Annual Gathering Featuring Black Women’s Power Table Discussions with Congressional and Executive Branch Leaders; Black Women’s Roundtable ‘Day of Action’ on Capitol Hill & Annual Take it to the TOP National Entrepreneurship Challenge.

Feb 22, 2024

NCBCP and Michigan Coalition on Black Civic Participation Join Forces to Launch Unity 2024 Power of the Ballot “We Won’t Be Erased” National Campaign in Michigan Focused on Mobilizing Black Voters for the 2024 Pre

NCBCP and MCBCP Partnering With Michigan Black Women’s Roundtable, Michigan Black Youth Vote, Young Black Lawyers’ Organizing Coalition, A. Philip Randolph Institute, Oakland Forward, Our Own Wall Street, Detroit Change Initiative, Michigan United and Michigan Legislative Black Caucus to Launch Year-Round Statewide Campaign in Michigan Starting on Friday, February 23 – 27th in Detroit, Royal Oak and Pontiac

Jan 25, 2024

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and The Power of the Ballot Action Fund Expand Coalition Ahead of Fourth Florida Stop For "Power of the Ballot - We Will Not Be Erased: Vote 2024!!" National Campaign and Florida Statewide HBCU Bus Tour w/Florida Coalition on Black Civic Participation

The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, in Partnership with the A. Philip Randolph Institute, National Action Network and Over 20 Additional Partners–Unveils "Power of the Ballot: We Won't Be Erased!" National Campaign Statewide Tour in South Carolina, Feb. 1 – 3, 2024, for the First in the Nation Democratic Presidential Primary.

Dec 4, 2023

NCBCP will host its 26th Annual Spirit of Democracy Awards, Celebrating the Diversity of Our Democracy, "An Elegant Evening Affair"

Tuesday, December 12th, at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST at The Hamilton Washington, DC. The eventwill be co-hosted by NCBCP President & CEO and Convener, Black Women’s Roundtable, Melanie L. Campbell and newly appointed NCBCP Chairman of the Board, Marc H. Morial.

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OP-ED: Now Is the Time - Why the Senate Must Confirm Kristen Clarke Today

May 25, 2021

OP-ED: Now Is the Time - Why the Senate Must Confirm Kristen Clarke Today

Melanie L. Campbell of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Dr. Johnetta B. Cole of the National Council of Negro Women Speak out on the Senate Confirmation of Kristen Clarke. (article published by Essence.com)

Mar 30, 2021

Melanie L. Campbell: What I Learned On My COVID19 Survivor Journey (article published by Oprah.com)

The following Op-Ed was written by Melanie Campbell, President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, in response to "Queen Sugar." Currently airing Tuesday nights on OWN, the critically acclaimed drama series from creator Ava DuVernay remains rooted in real-life issues. This season, viewers witness the events throughout 2020 through the lens of the Bordelon family, including the depiction and impact of COVID-19 on their community and family.

Mar 12, 2021

Black women's wealth is 90% lower than White men. Goldman Sachs is investing billions to change that (article by The Philadelphia Tribune)

America's Black women hold more than 90% less wealth than American White men, Goldman Sachs revealed in a new report Tuesday.

Essence.com Exclusive: Goldman Sachs Invests $10 Billion In New 'One Million Black Women' Initiative

Mar 10, 2021

Essence.com Exclusive: Goldman Sachs Invests $10 Billion In New 'One Million Black Women' Initiative

With the largest ever investment to focus exclusively on Black women, the financial giant aims to narrow opportunity gaps and contribute to the advancement of racial equity.

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