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Sep 24, 2013

Moving a Unified Women's Agenda Forward

(IAMAW) "It's Movement Time!" according to the Black Women's Roundtable discussion at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference. A diverse group of women gathered to continue the important topic of "Moving A Unified Women's Agenda Forward in 2013 and Beyond." The IAM is a member organization of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, which sponsored the event.

Sep 14, 2013

2013 Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala & Technology Leadership Roundtable

2013 Spirit Award honorees include: Arlene Holt-Baker, Honorable Susan Rice, , Salandra Benton, Pierrette “Petee” Talley, Kevin Parker, and Karma Cottman.

Aug 22, 2013

Diverse Group of Women Leaders Convene to Elevate “HerStory” During 50th Anniversary of March on Washington

Black Women’s Roundtable Event to Celebrate Women’s Accomplishments, Craft a United Agenda

Aug 14, 2013

Comcast’s Internet Essentials Continues to Gain Momentum, Connects more than 220,000 Families or 900,000 Low-Income Americans to the Power of the Internet at Home

Comcast, Congresswoman Wilson, Miami Dade County Schools, and the Miami Dade League of Cities Officially Kick Off Year Three of National Program to Bridge the Digital Divide

Aug 12, 2013

Verizon Gains FDA Clearance for Remote Health Monitoring Solution

Medical Device to Help Clinicians More Effectively Manage Patients’ Health From Their Home or When They are On the Go

Jul 30, 2013

Black Youth Vote! Civic Leadership & Organizing Conference

10th Annual Black Youth Vote! Civic Leadership & Organizing Conference, Celebrating the Legacy of Youth in the Movement, August 22 – 24, 2013 at the National Education Association Headquarters in Washington DC. Theme: “Our VOICE! Our ISSUES! Our POLITICS” Hash tag: #BYV10 or #YOUTHMOW

Jul 15, 2013

Statement on Trayvon Martin Case by Melanie L. Campbell

Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of Black Women's Roundtable issued the following statement regarding the murder charge brought in the Trayvon Martin case:

Jul 15, 2013

Letter to DOJ Regarding Trayvon Martin from Marc Morial, Al Sharpton, Ben Jealous, Melanie Campbell, Janet Murguia

Letter urging the Department of Justice to proceed in conducting a responsible investigation of the civil rights violations committed by George Zimmerman in connection with the death of Trayvon Martin, including the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

Jul 15, 2013

On NBC’s Today Show Rev. Al Sharpton Announced NAN Justice For Trayvon 100-City Vigil Led by National Clergy Saturday July 20th

AN is organizing “Justice for Trayvon” vigils in 100 cities across the country on Saturday, July 20th to press the federal government to investigate civil rights charges against George Zimmerman. Hundreds of national preachers, led by Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN will hold prayer vigils and rallies in front of federal buildings calling on the Justice Department to investigate the civil rights violations made against Trayvon Martin.

Jun 25, 2013

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation President Calls Supreme Court Ruling in Shelby County v. Holder “Travesty of Justice”

The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation issued the following statement on the SCOTUS ruling to invalidate Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act.

Jun 24, 2013

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Statement Supporting the 50th Anniversary March on Washington for Jobs and Justice and Unified Week-Long Schedule of Events

In addition to the 50th Anniversary March on Washington Saturday, Aug 24, other activities during the week include: APRI Conference, an intergenerational dialogue woman leaders led by NCBCP/Black Women’s Roundtable and National Action Network; Black Youth Vote! Civic Leadership and Organizing Training; SCLC Town Hall Meeting; National Urban League 50th Anniversary Redeem the Dream National Summit; and a Global Freedom Festival led by the National Park Service and The King Center.

Jun 24, 2013

Musician, Urban Leader, Local Hero Rev. Edward V. Leftwich, Jr. Dead at 68

Following a brief, intense illness, Rev. Edward Vernon Leftwich Jr. died at his home in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Father's Day, June 16, 2013.

Jun 23, 2013

50th Anniversary of the March on Washington Week-Long Schedule of Events

Schedule for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington Commemoration week kicking off Thursday August 22 at the APRI Conference.

Jun 23, 2013

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Joins Coalition of Civil Rights Organizations Seeking Justice for Trayvon Martin

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation statement on Trayvon Martin and the Zimmerman verdict. Our prayers go out to Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton for the loss of their beloved son, and now this decision.

May 9, 2013

It's Official - Black People Made History Out-Voting Whites in 2012 and Black Women Surpassed Everyone

A Census Bureau report confirms that Blacks voted at a higher Rate than Whites in the 2012 Election and Black women surpassed everyone

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