U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and leaders from the Black Women’s Roundtable convened at the U.S. Capitol to denounce the SAVE America Act, arguing that its strict citizenship documentation requirements would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. The group is pivoting toward a national mobilization effort to counter these restrictive measures while demanding that Congress instead prioritize the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to safeguard ballot access ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Black Women’s Roundtable announces 15th Annual Women of Power National Summit
The Black Women’s Roundtable will host its 15th Annual Women of Power National Summit March 11–15, 2026, in Arlington, Va., and Washington, D.C. Hundreds of Black women leaders and allies will convene for five days of organizing, policy advocacy, strategy, healing, and collective action to build political, economic, and community power.
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Legislators, leaders nationwide decry attack on Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
The attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar has drawn swift condemnation from Black lawmakers and civic leaders nationwide, who warned that political violence—especially against Black women in public service—poses a direct threat to democratic participation. Leaders emphasized that intimidation and assault have no place in civic spaces and urged accountability amid rising rhetoric that targets women of color, immigrants and Muslim communities.
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Defending democracy: ASALH’s Magna Carta for resistance and renewal
As American democracy faces unprecedented challenges, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is leading a movement to resist and rebuild. Through its Magna Carta, ASALH outlines actionable steps for civic engagement, accountability, and grassroots activism to safeguard democracy and empower communities.
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Black women mobilize large scale ‘Buycott’ at Costco in Arlington, Va.
Members of the Black Women’s Roundtable staged a large-scale “buycott” at Costco in Arlington, Va., to support corporations that prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion. Led by civil rights leader Melanie L. Campbell, the effort highlighted the significant economic power of Black consumers and the importance of businesses valuing their diverse customer base.
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Is America ready for a female commander in chief? Black voters weigh in on the possibility
Black voters in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Michigan, and Georgia have expressed their concerns about the fragile state of the union and their hope that Vice President Kamala Harris will be elected as the first woman of color president of the United States.
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Melanie Campbell leads advocacy charge during annual Women of Power Summit
The Women of Power National Summit, created by Melanie L. Campbell, brought together leaders from various fields to discuss policy initiatives and celebrate the achievements of Black women.