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NCBCP Community Service

Jun 21, 2009

NCBCP Community Service

The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation is pleased to support President Obama's call to service this summer - United We Serve.

NCBCP Joins United We Serve

Spirit of Democracy Awards dinner provides networking opportunity

May 14, 2009

Spirit of Democracy Awards dinner provides networking opportunity

Scripps Howard Foundation Wire

Politicians, entrepreneurs and activists mix and mingle at the 12th annual Spirit of Democracy Awards reception, sponsored by the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. SHWire photo by Mavis Baah

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May 28, 2009

News from the Black Women's Roundtable

Issue 1 - May/June 2009. Topics include:
White House Domestic Policy Agenda,
Congressional Black Caucus,
New Editorial Series,
Council on Women & Girls.

May 19, 2009

Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph Among Spirit of Democracy Honorees

Congresswoman Barbara Lee; actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph; editor-in-chief emeritus of Essence, Susan Taylor; and retired Command Sergeant Major, Michele S. Jones; are the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s (NCBCP) 2009 Spirit of Democracy Award recipients, NCBCP executive director and CEO, Melanie L. Campbell announced recently.

Mar 1, 2009

The National Coalition of Black Civic Participation To Hold 2010 Census Summit

Congressional representatives, national and local leaders will share strategies to galvanize the Black community to participate in the 2010 census during the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s (NCBCP) Census 2010 Call to Action Leadership Summit.

Dec 1, 2008

National Coalition On Black Civic Participation's Statement on President-Elect Barack Obama's Announcement Of National Security Team

The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation applauds President-elect Barack Obama for his resolve and commitment to bring change to America. He has assembled a talented, bi-partisan and diverse national security team that will undoubtedly restore America’s status around the world, and boost confidence here in the United States.

NCBCP Programs

Operation Big Vote Training Academy

Operation Big Vote training Academy – Operation Big vote (OBV) , the historical and once primary outreach program of the national Coalition has been re-launched as the Operation Big Vote Training Academy. The OBV Training Academy provides culturally appropriate intense voter engagement and civic participation curriculum and techniques to reach African Americans. The Academy supports a cross-section of multi-generational attendees and is held once a year.

Black Youth Vote!

Black Youth Vote! is a broad based coalition of organizations and individuals committed to increasing political and civic involvement among black men and women aged 18-35. BYV! is youth led and dedicated to educating young voters in the Black community who are increasingly disenfranchised and alienated from the electoral and legislative process. Through civic education, leadership development and training, BYV! works to educate youth and young adults on how to identify issues and ways to influence public policy.

Black Women’s Roundtable

The Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) is an intergenerational civic engagement network of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP). At the forefront of championing just and equitable public policy on behalf of Black women, BWR promotes their health and wellness, economic security, education and global empowerment as key elements for success.

Voices of the Electorate

Voices of the Electorate (VOTE) is a diverse, non-partisan coalition campaign, designed to bring together national, state and local organizations, leaders and community activists to address election reform and other issues impacting civic participation. VOTE activities include public awareness campaigns, civic education trainings, town hall meetings, and election reform legislation advocacy. VOTE serves as a clearinghouse for up-to-date information on civic issues.

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