Black Women's Roundtable Announces 15th Annual Women of Power National Summit

The summit will bring together Black women leaders to address challenges and build power for freedom, justice, and opportunity.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and the Black Women's Roundtable will convene hundreds of Black women from across the country and around the world for the 15th Annual Black Women's Roundtable (BWR) Women of Power National Summit, March 11–15, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., during Women's History Month. The summit will focus on addressing challenges such as rising unemployment, the rollback of diversity and inclusion commitments, and persistent barriers to entrepreneurship and access to capital.

Why it matters

The BWR Women of Power Summit has been a key strategic convening for 15 years, meeting the moment by organizing, partnership, and building political and economic power. This year's gathering will also celebrate the ways Black women have shaped the course of the nation, mobilizing voters, building institutions, and leading transformative change across various sectors.

The details

The summit's theme, 'United We Win: Freedom, Justice, Democracy, Safety and Opportunity for All,' is a call to collective action. Over five days, the event will feature policy briefings, organizing sessions, and workshops focused on addressing challenges and building community-based solutions, as well as advancing education, civic engagement, and leadership development. Attendees will also meet with representatives on Capitol Hill.

  • The 15th Annual Black Women's Roundtable Summit will take place March 11–15, 2026.
  • The summit will occur during Women's History Month.

The players

Melanie L. Campbell

President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of the Black Women's Roundtable.

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation

A leading advocate for the rights and empowerment of Black and underserved communities, working to expand civic engagement, strengthen economic opportunity, protect voting rights, and ensure equitable representation.

Black Women's Roundtable

The leadership development, mentoring, intergenerational empowerment, and power-building arm of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, advancing just and equitable public policies that center racial, economic, and gender justice.

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What they’re saying

“For 15 years, the BWR Women of Power Summit has been where Black women come together not just to talk, but to organize, advocate and lead in the nation's capital. We gather at a moment when our communities face historic racial and gender discrimination, economic displacement and coordinated political attacks.”

— Melanie L. Campbell, President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of the Black Women's Roundtable (afro.com)

What’s next

Announcements regarding speakers, special guests, media coverage, and additional details will be released in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The 15th Annual Black Women's Roundtable Women of Power National Summit will be a pivotal gathering, where Black women leaders come together to organize, advocate, and lead in addressing the historic challenges facing their communities, while also celebrating their transformative impact on the nation.