The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation

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Press Releases

Aug 28, 2023

The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Black Women’s Roundtable Releases Statement on Jacksonville Shooting Tragedy and Call for Federal Ban on Assault Weapons

Racially-Motivated Hate Crime Amid 60th Anniversary of March on Washington: A Stark Reminder of the Need to Address the Rise in White Nationalism and A Call for A Federal Ban on Assault Weapons

Jun 29, 2023

Melanie L. Campbell, President & CEO of the National Coalition of Black Civic Participation and Convener of the Black Women's Roundtable to Moderate Global Black Economic Forum's Broadband and Social Justice Panel at Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans

Campbell is also Co-Hosting the Black Women Leaders Power & Policy Symposium and Being Honored by Oxfam America as a 2023 Champion of Equality Award Recipient

Jun 28, 2023

Black Women's Roundtable and Oxfam Convene Black Women Leaders and Allies from Across Nation for 3rd Annual Power and Policy Symposium During Essense Festival in New Orleans

Power & Policy: A New Era for Black Women Symposium to Unite Leaders, Activists, and Policymakers in Addressing Urgent Challenges and Empowering Black Women

Jun 27, 2023

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling's Rejection of Anti-Democratic Independent State Legislature Theory to Control Voting and Elections in North Carolina Moore v. Harper GerryMandering Case

In a landmark ruling, The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision today to reject the anti-democratic independent state legislature (ISL) theory in Moore v. Harper. This historic verdict upholds the fundamental principles of our democratic system and reinforces the vital importance of checks and balances in our elections.

Jun 8, 2023

The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Discriminatory Alabama Congressional Map

In a landmark ruling, The U. S. Supreme Court issued a decision today to strike down Alabama's partisan-drawn congressional districts, which discriminated against Black voters.

Jun 3, 2023

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Black Women's Roundtable Statement on Bipartisan Agreement to Raise Debt Ceiling

Last night, President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office, offering praise for the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement recently passed by Congress. Following the address, Melanie L. Campbell, President & CEO of the NCBCP and Convener of the BWR made the following statement

May 18, 2023

Black Women's Roundtable & NCNW Letter to Congress Regarding the Debt Ceiling

The Black Women’s Roundtable and National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) – historic national organizations dedicated to the equity of Black women and families – strongly urge you to ensure that any final bipartisan budget deal will reject policy changes that would increase poverty or threaten the health care and well-being of already vulnerable Americans, including millions of children of every race and in every state in our Union.

May 18, 2023

MARKING THREE YEARS SINCE GEORGE FLOYD’S MURDER, LEGACY CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS URGE PASSAGE OF HIS NAMESAKE JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT TO BRING ACCOUNTABILITY TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

National Urban League, National Action Network, NAACP, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and National Council of Negro Women: “We need police accountability and demand that Congress pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act now."

Apr 21, 2023

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Black Women’s Roundtable Issues Statement Regarding U. S. Supreme Court Decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA

The impact of this decision cannot be overstated. It ensures that women seeking reproductive healthcare will continue to have access to a safe and effective medication.

Apr 19, 2023

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Black Women’s Roundtable Issues Statement Following Executive Order on Family Caregivers, Early Educators, and Long-term Care Workers

This order acknowledges the crucial role of family caregivers in our society and the need to support them. Family caregivers play an essential role in providing care to their loved ones, and the NCBCP and Black Women’s Roundtable has been advocating for their recognition and support for years.

Apr 7, 2023

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Black Women’s Roundtable Issues Statement in Response to Unjust Expulsion of Black Tennessee Lawmakers by the Tennessee State Legislature

The expulsion came after both representatives utilized their first amendment rights and participated in protests against the state legislatures’ lack of action on gun safety measures in the wake of the recent mass shooting that killed 3 children and adults at a Christian school in TN.

Apr 4, 2023

Melanie L. Campbell, President of the NCBCP and Convener of the Black Women's Roundtable Issues Statement on 55th Anniversary of Dr. Rev Martin Luther King's Assassination

"As we mark the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we must honor his legacy not only with words, but with action."

Mar 31, 2023

Black Women's Roundtable Successfully Hosts 12th Annual Women of Power National Summit

Summit Highlights Include Release of 10th Annual BWR Policy Report; Annual Public Policy Day on The Hill Featuring Delegation Visits To Congressional Leaders; A White House Briefing With Key Black Women Leaders in the Biden-Harris Administration; Announcing the Winners of BWR’s National Entrepreneurship Challenge; Power Building & Organizing Sessions; A Global Empowerment and Gospel Day

Mar 28, 2023

THE NATIONAL COALITION ON BLACK CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND BLACK WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE RELEASES STATEMENT ON NASHVILLE SCHOOL SHOOTING TRAGEDY AND CALL FOR FEDERAL BAN ON ASSAULT WEAPONS TO SAVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN ACROSS THE NATION

THE NATIONAL COALITION ON BLACK CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND BLACK WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE RELEASES STATEMENT ON NASHVILLE SCHOOL SHOOTING TRAGEDY AND CALL FOR FEDERAL BAN ON ASSAULT WEAPONS TO SAVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN ACROSS THE NATION

Mar 16, 2023

Black Women's Roundtable Hosts Annual Public Policy Day of Action on Capitol Hill

Delegations from Across the Country Will Descend Upon Capitol Hill, Kicking Off BWR’s Annual Hill Day With a Press Conference on Passing a Fair Budget, Protecting Our Rights, Freedoms, Workers Rights, Public Safety, Privacy, Safety Net and Economic Security. Presser Will Be Followed by Meetings with Their United States Senators. Press Conference Co-Hosted by Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD) and Congressional Black Caucus

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