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Atlanta, GA (February 18, 2025) - The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) proudly announce the NCBCP Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Institute @ CAU 2025 Hope & Justice Fellowship Program Orientation, Welcome Dinner & Pinning Ceremony, hosted by Melanie Campbell, President & CEO of NCBCP, and Dr. George T. French, Jr., President of Clark Atlanta University, February 18 – 19, 2025.

Washington, DC -- Today, Melanie L. Campbell, president of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of The Black Women’s Roundtable, released the following statement following her remarks at AFGE "Save the Civil Service" Rally on Capitol Hill:

Washington, DC – Today, Melanie L. Campbell, President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable issued the following statement after a Washington, D.C. emergency roundtable on DEI, co-hosted by the NCBCP, National Urban League and several other national civil rights and social justice organizations:

WASHINGTON, DC (December 9, 2024) - The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation will award the presidents of the Divine Nine Black fraternities and sororities at the 27th annual Spirit of Democracy Awards. The presentation will highlight the countless hours these presidents dedicated to mobilizing young Black voters during the 2024 presidential election and the work they do to support their communities every year.

Unity ’24 Command Center Will Feature Live Video Conferencing Field Reports and Analysis on Black Voter Turnout and Election Issues from National & State-Based Leaders & Organizers in Battleground & Southern States

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.

NCBCP Open House and Reception Celebrating NCBCP Senior Team Leaders and the 3rd Annual black WOmen's Roundtable "Women of Power" Leadership Gathering & Reception.

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.

Includes Jazz Brunch and Power Table Talks on Leveraging the Black Women and Youth Vote in the 2024 Presidential Election and Share What They Want For Their Vote.

Summit Will Include Release of 8th Annual BWR Power of the Sister Vote Poll in Partnership with Essence Ventures, Annual Gathering Featuring Black Women’s Power Table Discussions with Congressional and Executive Branch Leaders; Black Women’s Roundtable ‘Day of Action’ on Capitol Hill & Annual Take it to the TOP National Entrepreneurship Challenge.

NCBCP and MCBCP Partnering With Michigan Black Women’s Roundtable, Michigan Black Youth Vote, Young Black Lawyers’ Organizing Coalition, A. Philip Randolph Institute, Oakland Forward, Our Own Wall Street, Detroit Change Initiative, Michigan United and Michigan Legislative Black Caucus to Launch Year-Round Statewide Campaign in Michigan Starting on Friday, February 23 – 27th in Detroit, Royal Oak and Pontiac

The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, in Partnership with the A. Philip Randolph Institute, National Action Network and Over 20 Additional Partners–Unveils "Power of the Ballot: We Won't Be Erased!" National Campaign Statewide Tour in South Carolina, Feb. 1 – 3, 2024, for the First in the Nation Democratic Presidential Primary.

Tuesday, December 12th, at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST at The Hamilton Washington, DC. The eventwill be co-hosted by NCBCP President & CEO and Convener, Black Women’s Roundtable, Melanie L. Campbell and newly appointed NCBCP Chairman of the Board, Marc H. Morial.

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