Civil Rights Leaders Urge Congress to Support Delauro-Murray Proposal and End the Harmful Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown
(October 8, 2025) – Leaders of the nation’s top civil rights organizations issued the following statement in response to the federal government shutdown:
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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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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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WiFi Is Not a Luxury: Why Broadband Access Is a Policy Priority
WiFi Is Not a Luxury: Why Broadband Access Is a Policy Priority By Ja’Lia Taylor, Ph.D., Director of Policy Telecommunications and Technology In 2025, WiFi is as essential as […]
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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 Joins Civil Rights Groups To Unite To Defend Black History, Books, Art, and Culture
Today, NCNW joined a coalition to announce they have signed onto an affirmation in defense of Black history, texts and art.
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NCNW ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER LABOR SECRETARY ALEXIS HERMAN
NCNW deeply mourns the loss of the 23rd Secretary of Labor, Alexis M. Herman.
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NCNW Advocacy & Policy Brief Telehealth and the Black Maternal Health Crisis: A Digital Lifeline in a System That Continues to Fail Black Women By Ja’Lia Taylor, Ph.D., Director of Policy […]
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