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May 22, 2025
(Washington, DC) - National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) President and CEO, and Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable, Melanie L. Campbell, issued the following statement in response to passage of an unethical federal budget passed by the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives
Apr 25, 2025
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Black Women’s Roundtable is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alexis M. Herman, the first woman to serve as the Secretary of Labor during the Clinton Administration.
Apr 4, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Melanie L. Campbell, President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable issued the following statement honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy 57 years after his assassination, and rebuking the Trump Administration’s executive order seeking to rid the Smithsonian of “anti-American ideology”
Sep 18, 2024
We are proud to announce two dynamic new appointments to its executive leadership team, strengthening its commitment to empowering Black communities and advancing civic participation nationwide. Tonya Tyson has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations and Programs, while Ebony Baylor will take on the role of Vice President of Policy and Strategic Partnerships. These leadership changes come at a pivotal time for the organization as it continues to expand its impact and reach.
Jul 6, 2024
Leaders explored critical themes such as the pivotal role of Black women in the 2024 presidential election, findings from recent polling conducted by BWR in collaboration with Essence and HIT Strategies, and pressing issues affecting Black youth and adults, including economic equality, healthcare access, and reproductive rights.
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