BLACK WOMEN’S
ROUNDTABLE

A signature program of the national coalition on black civic participation

The Black Women's Roundtable serves as the NCBCP’s intergenerational leadership development, mentoring, empowerment and power building arm for Black women and girls. The BWR is at the forefront of championing justice and equitable public policies that center racial, economic and gender justice to promote health and wellness, economic security & prosperity, education and global empowerment as key elements of success.

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2021 WINNERS

RUNNER UPS

Monica Squires - Changing Mindsets LLC - PA

Dominiece Clifton - Wellness Mom Dom LLC, DBA Mentally Fit Wellness - MD

Chynna Zachary - Guiding Angels, LLC - GA

Annette Harris - Harris Financial Coaching - FL

Shalay Williams - Care Heart CPR, LLC - PA

Victoria Lucas - Ivy Sap LLC dba The Ivy Sap

MIJibria White - 3024 Herold Drive Inc. – FL

Tarah Wright and Tayler Wright - T.W.O. Branch Media -PA

Nakia Whittaker - Woody - VA World Conference - VA

OUR 2023 PROGRAMS

Take It To The TOP Collegiate & Community Women’s Entrepreneurship Challenge (TOP)

The Take It To The TOP Challenge focuses on investing in Black women and girls entrepreneurship, social innovation and business leadership skills. Connecting TOP participants to resources and mentorships to launch, grow, and/or sustain successful minority women-owned businesses.

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TOP Leaders Fellowship & Retreat

This is a leadership development, self-care and wellness retreat for TOP Winners ——designed to hone their leadership skills, build capacity and restore their emotional bank accounts to equip Black women and girls to live healthier, wealthier and wiser lives.

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**SISTAR Power "Healthy, Wealthy, Wise" Online and Community Engagement Initiative**

The SISTAR Power “Healthy, Wealthy, Wise” Online and Community Engagement Initiative empowers Black women and girls to make positive changes on a personal, family and community level resulting in a better quality of life and a renewed responsibility for the well-being.

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OUR REACH

LA (Baton Rouge, New Orleans)
MI (Metro Detroit, Kalamazoo)
MS (Jackson, Gulfport, MS)
NC (Raleigh/Durham, Greensboro)
OH (Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo)
PA (Pittsburgh/Mon Valley, Philadelphia)
Washington, DC Metro area (DC/MD/VA)

(Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Montgomery, Selma, Troy, Tuskegee)
CA (Oakland, Los Angeles)
FL (Orlando/Central, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Broward County, Miami, Pensacola, Tallahassee)
GA (Atlanta, Albany, Clayton/South Fulton, Fort Valley, Savannah)

EVENTS

Black Women’s Roundtable – Women & Girls Empowerment Project

Technology and Social Innovation Policy & Civic Engagement Briefing Series

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September 2023

Black Women’s Roundtable - Power of Black Women Public Policy Forum Series-Power Table

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december 2023

Spirit of Democracy Celebration - Awards Ceremony & Intergenerational Leadership Roundtable

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Black Women’s Roundtable Members

THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BLACK WOMEN ON THE PLANET ARE HERE…

Civil Rights, Women’s Rights & Social Justice Leaders
Community Leaders
Corporate Executives
Educators, Researchers and Policy Advocates
Entrepreneurs/Business Owners
Faith Leaders
GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL ADVOCATES & LEADERS

LAbOR LEADERS
MEDIA
NON-PROFIT/ADVOCACY LEADERS
PUBLIC SERVANTS
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
YOUNG LEADERS & ACTIVISTS

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Take it to the top Collegiate & Community Entrepreneurship Challenge

The disparity between minority and non-minority women is increasing. From 2014 to 2019, the average revenue for women-of-color-owned businesses shrank, with the exception of Asian women-owned businesses. In 2014, minority-owned businesses averaged $67,800 in revenue; by 2019 the average had dropped to $65,800. In 2014, non-minority women-owned businesses averaged $198,500 in revenue; by 2019, the average had jumped to $218,800.

The disparity has an enormous effect on the U.S. economy. Four million new jobs and $981 billion in revenue would be added if average revenue of minority women-owned firms matched that of white women-owned businesses.

TAKE IT TO THE TOP ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE is about investing in Black women and girls entrepreneurship, social innovation and business leadership skills. Connecting TOP Challenge participants to resources and mentorship to launch, grow, and/or sustain successful businesses.

What is the BWR Take it to the TOP Entrepreneurship Challenge & Live Pitch Competition?

• Take It To The TOP Entrepreneurship Challenge is a “Shark-Tank Style” virtual business pitch competition culminating during Entrepreneurship Month November 2020.

• TOP Challenge Categories (Idea/Pre-Venture/Aspiring Entrepreneurs):

o Community-Based Ideapreneur or Start-Up (1-year or less)*
o Collegiate Ideapreneur or Start Up (must be registered student at college/university)*
o Girl Ideapreneur or Start-Up (16 – 17-year-olds only)*

• TOP Challenge Winners will receive prizes ranging from $1500 to $25,000.

BWR is an official partner of Coca-Cola.

Coca-Cola’s commitment is to equip women entrepreneurs to overcome social and economic barriers by providing business skills training, access to financial services and assets, and connections with peers and mentors. We are proud to assist Coca-Cola with empowering women through our Take It To The Top Collegiate & Community Entrepreneurship Challenge.

“Achieving our women’s empowerment vision depends on building scalable models and powerful partnerships. We take great care in collaborating with our partners to build local programs, and then scale the most successful programs. We believe this customized approach is the best way to ensure lasting empowerment. We continue to collaborate with hundreds of organizations around the world to make a positive and locally relevant impact.”