Who We Are
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP), founded on May 5,1976, is a non-profit, national civil rights organization dedicated to increasing civic engagement, voter participation, equal & equitable opportunities in Black and under-served urban & rural communities. For nearly 50 years, the NCBCP has been at the forefront of empowering communities through its leadership development, women & girls’ empowerment, organizing, experiential learning and research programs and initiatives.
With a commitment to coalition-building, we unite organizations and intergenerational leaders across local, state and national levels to ensure civic and voting power is realized and protected for all Americans. Our reach is intergenerational and expansive, bringing together 80 national organizations, 12 state-based affiliates/partners, networks and a diverse board and staff---representing: civil rights, business, labor, civic, women, men, LGBTQIA, youth, families, education, faith, public policy makers, researchers, technology and others.
The National Coalition adopted a year-round civic empowerment program structure in 2003 and has established twelve (12) state-based affiliates and networks to maximize its ability to increase Black civic engagement, community empowerment and voter participation on a year-round basis through its signature programs and initiatives---Black Women’s Roundtable, Black Youth Vote, Unity Empowerment Campaigns and the NCBCP Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Institute for Leadership Development, Civic Engagement, Economic Empowerment & Social Justice and Southern Regional Office, anchored at Clark Atlanta University.
Mission
The National Coalition seeks to encourage full participation in a barrier-free democracy. Through educational programs and leadership training, The National Coalition works to expand, strengthen and empower our communities to make civic participation and voting a cultural responsibility and tradition.
Vision
The National Coalition envisions a nation in which all people, from youth to seniors, have the tools to participate fully in the democratic process at the local, state, national and global levels. By continuing to lead the fight to eliminate barriers to civic participation, the Coalition will promote greater social and economic justice to enhance the quality of life for African Americans and all people.
