Press Releases
Press Releases
Aug 28, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
Mar 16, 2023
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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