The High Cost of Tariffs: What’s at Stake for Black-Owned Businesses
August is recognized nationally as Black Business Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements of Black entrepreneurs and promoting support for Black-owned enterprises.
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NCNW PARTNERS WITH NAN FOR MARCH ON WALL STREET
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), along with a major coalition of civil rights, clergy, and labor leaders, will join Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network at the March on Wall Street.
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Coalition Condemns President’s Attempt to Dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa D. Cook
We, a coalition of civic and policy organizations, strongly condemn the attempt of the President to dismiss and impugn the character of Federal Reserve Board Governor Dr. Lisa D. Cook.
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Code Without Conscience: How AI Discrimination Puts Black Lives at Risk
Code Without Conscience: How AI Discrimination Puts Black Lives at Risk by Ja’Lia Taylor, Ph.D., Director of Policy, Telecommunications and Technology Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most […]
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NCNW Advocacy & Policy Brief
UNEQUAL PAY, UNEQUAL POWER: THE ECONOMIC TOLL ON BLACK WOMEN Although Black women are among the most educated demographics in the United States, earning college and advanced degrees at record rates, they continue to face the steepest wage gaps in the American labor market.
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Bridging the Gap: The Digital Divide in Rural America and Its Impact on Black Women and Families
Bridging the Gap: The Digital Divide in Rural America and Its Impact on Black Women and Families By: Ja’Lia Taylor, Ph.D., Director of Policy, Telecommunications and Technology In 2025, the […]
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Do Not Let Congress Hold Our Internet Hostage
NCNW ADVOCACY & POLICY BRIEF Do Not Let Congress Hold Our Internet Hostage: Call Your Senators Today to Protect Broadband Access and State Rights By Dr. Ja’Lia Taylor, Director of […]
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CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT ON THE LOS ANGELES IMMIGRATION PROTEST Washington, D.C., June 9, 2025 – – Today, the leaders of eight legacy Civil Rights organizations released the […]
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NCNW ADVOCACY & POLICY BRIEF
The House passed the budget bill (also known as “The Big Beautiful Bill” to some and “One Big Ugly Bill” to others) last night in a 215-214 vote along party lines in the dark of the night while many were sleeping.
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NCNW Issues Statement on Biden-Harris Administration Commutations
CONTACTTonita Perry, APR, tperry@ncnw.org, 704-965-6956Dr. Erica Southerland, APR, esoutherland@ncnw.org, 771-216-5957 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2024) ─ Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced sentences for 37 of 40 individuals on federal death […]
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