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Essence Music
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NCBCP Black Women’s Roundtable
Successfully Hosted 10th Annual
“Women of Power”
Gathering
Newsmaker
Celebrating
the Heart
of Education
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National News
June Jobs Report
Reflects Biden’s Steady
Economic Leadership,
Record Job Creation
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Cover Story
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NCBCP Black Women’s Roundtable Successfully
Hosted 10th Annual “Women of Power” Gathering
NCBCP Black Women Roundtable National Planning Committee
New Orleans Agenda
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
(NCBCP) and the Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR),
in partnership with Mississippi BWR and Louisiana
BWR Louisiana, kicked off their Essence Festival
Weekend activations with an intergenerational “Power
Table” discussion at the 10th Annual BWR Women of
Power Gathering during the 30th Anniversary Essence
Festival Weekend, hosted at the Hyatt Regency in New
Orleans on July 5, 2024. The BWR Gathering brought
together over 200 Black women and allies nationwide
to include prominent media personalities, national civil
rights, women’s rights, economic empowerment, government
and social organization leaders for a series of
dynamic discussions.
The event featured two compelling
BWR Power Tables:
Achieving Racial, Gender, Economic, and Social
Justice for Black Women & Families
Unleashing the Power of the Black
Youth Vote: Bold Demands for 2024
Leaders explored critical themes such as the pivotal
role of Black women and youth in the 2024 Presidential
Election, findings from recent polling conducted
by BWR in collaboration with Essence and HIT Strategies,
and pressing issues affecting Black youth and
adults, including economic equality, healthcare access,
and reproductive rights. Attendees engaged in proactive
dialogue to shape policies and mobilize voter engagement
initiatives within their communities.
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“We brought together Black
women leaders across generations
to ‘party with a purpose’ for
Essence Fest’s 30th Anniversary
and to strategize on the importance
of leveraging the power of
the Black women’s vote and the
Black youth vote in the 2024 Presidential
Election,” said Melanie L.
Campbell, President and CEO of
the National Coalition on Black
Civic Participation and National
Convener of the Black Women’s
Roundtable. “This election will
determine if we have a democracy
or a dictatorship. Voting rights,
reproductive rights, LGBTQ+
rights, workers’ rights, affirmative
action, access to economic
opportunity, education, and the
freedom to learn Black History
are all on the ballot. We will use
the power of our ballots to fight
for our rights, freedom, and opportunity
for future generations,
and we will win!”
A special leadership award was
presented by MS BWR to Reena
Evers-Everett, Executive Director,
Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute.
Musical entertainment was provided
by Harpist Cassie Watson Francillon
and Jazz Vocalist Stephanie
Left to right: Gwendolyn Hughes: Co-host, Convenor of Louisiana Black Women’s Roundtable; Melanie
L. Campbell: Host, President & CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Convener
of the National Black Women’s Roundtable; Stephanie Jordan, Guest Entertainer; Cassandra Welchlin:
Host, Convener of the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable, and Keturah Butler-Reed, Co-Convenor of
Louisiana Black Women’s Roundtable and Black Youth Vote.
Jordan. The BWR Gathering was
supported by W. K. Kellogg Foundation,
Oxfam, AT&T and Nike.
NCBCP - ESSENCE-30th-
BWR-Committee
About NCBCP and National
Black Women’s Roundtable
The National Coalition on Black
Civic Participation is dedicated to
increasing civic engagement and
voter participation in Black and
underserved communities. The National
Black Women’s Roundtable
is the women and girl’s empowerment
arm of the NCBCP, focused
on promoting health and wellness,
economic security, education, and
global empowerment. The NCBCP
has state affiliates and networks in
12 states and the District of Columbia
including AL, FL, GA, LA, MD,
MI, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, VA and
the District of Columbia.
About Mississippi
Black Women’s
Roundtable (MS BWR)
The Mississippi Black Women’s
Roundtable (MS BWR) is an intergenerational
civic engagement
network focused on increasing
the civic, economic, and political
power of Black women and girls in
Mississippi. MS BWR is committed
to addressing issues such as
wage gaps, access to healthcare,
quality childcare, and empowering
Black women and girls to take
leadership roles in their communities
and beyond. The MS BWR
is a component of the Mississippi
Coalition on Black Civic Participation,
which is the state affiliate of
the NCBCP/National BWR.
About Louisiana
Black Women’s
Roundtable (LA BWR)
LA BWR is an intergenerational
civic engagement network
focused on increasing the civic,
economic, and political power of
Black women and girls in Louisiana.
LA BWR is committed
to empowering and mentoring
Black women and girls to take
leadership roles in their communities
and beyond. The LA BWR
is a component of the Louisiana
Unity Coalition, which is the
state affiliate of the NCBCP/National
BWR.

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Essence Music Festival 2024
Celebrating 30th Anniversary
Glenn Summers Data News
Weekly Contributor
Essence Music Festival 2024 was
an overwhelming success. Celebrating
its 30th Anniversary, it showcased
the best of Black Excellence. Data
News Weekly was there during this
historical event.
Terry B. Jones, Publisher, Data News
Weekly & Congressman Troy Carter.
Usher
Rev. Al Sharpton
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Celebrating the Heart of Education
Dress for Success New Orleans Host Teacher Appreciation Week
Tracee Dundas
Fashion Editor @
fashionablyyoursnola
As the back-to-school season approaches,
Dress for Success New
Orleans (DFSNO) is extending a
warm invitation to female educators
in the New Orleans Metropolitan
area and beyond to attend its
Annual Back-to-School Teacher’s
Appreciation Week. This event offers
all female teachers, educators,
or administrators the opportunity
to visit DFSNO and receive three
complimentary items to enhance
their wardrobe as they return to
school.
Lori Byargeon, Executive Director
at Dress for Success New
Orleans expressed, “We deeply
value the significant role that
teachers play in shaping our
community’s future, and it is our
DFSNO client is all smiles after being
styled in an outfit.
privilege to show our gratitude by
providing them with empowering
outfits, The goal of our Teacher
Appreciation Event is to not only
Dress For Success Volunteer helps a client with selecting an
outfit.
acknowledge their dedication and
hard work but also offer them a
special personal shopping experience
that they truly deserve. We
State & Local News
are honored to support these remarkable
women who inspire and
empower our youth daily.”
Educators from all institutions
and levels will have the opportunity
to explore a diverse range of
fashion brands that includes suits,
dresses, blouses, pants and blazers.
The Dress for Success team of volunteers
will be on hand to offer styling
tips and suggestions, ensuring
that these educators have a unique
shopping experience tailored to
their needs.
Teachers can visit DFSNO, July
9-11, between the hours 10AM -
4PM, at 1700 Josephine St, New
Orleans, LA 70113. No appointment
is necessary, and walk-ins are welcome,
however everyone is asked
to bring an identification of the
place of employment.
For further information about
Dress for Success New Orleans and
its programs, please visit https://
neworleans.dressforsuccess.org/
or follow our Instagram @dfsneworleans.
Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International
to Uplift Community With Back to School
Giveaway and Food Distribution
Data News Staff Edited
Report
The Full Gospel Baptist Church
Fellowship International, in partnership
with event sponsor Compassion
International, is excited
to announce an upcoming event
designed to support and uplift the
youth and families of New Orleans.
On Monday, July 8, 2024, they distributed
Back to School Swag Bags
(1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) and provided
groceries to local families (3:00
p.m.-5:00 p.m.) at Grace and Glory
Family Worship Church International
(802 Third Street New Orleans
LA 70130).
This community event aimed
to assist 150 New Orleans youth
by providing Back to School Swag
Bags, which include school uniform
shirts, book bags, school supplies,
and mental health tool kits for
success. Additionally, the fellowship
strengthens 100 families in the
area by supplying one week’s worth
of groceries.
“At the heart of our Fellowship
is the desire to uplift and empower
those in need,” said Bishop Joseph
W. Walker, III, International Presiding
Bishop of Full Gospel Baptist
Church Fellowship International.
“By providing essential school
supplies and groceries, we are not
only meeting immediate needs but
also investing in the future success
and well-being of our children
and families. This partnership with
Compassion International, New Orleans
Recreation Department Commission
(NORDC), and Malcolm
Poree, CEO of Poree’s Embroidery,
and Pastor Eileen Johnson, Senior
Pastor of Grace and Glory Family
Worship Church International
exemplifies our shared mission of
compassion and care, both locally
and globally.”
The fellowship’s goal is to positively
impact our community by
providing essential resources that
address both immediate needs and
long-term well-being. By equipping
students with the necessary
tools and supplies for the upcoming
school year, the fellowship aims to
alleviate some of the financial burdens
faced by families and create
an environment where children can
thrive academically and personally.
Providing groceries to families not
only helps to ensure food security
but also fosters a sense of community
support and care.
“This event demonstrates our
unwavering commitment to serving
our community,” said Bishop
Paul S. Morton, Sr., Founder of Full
Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship
International. “We believe in making
a positive impact through our
actions, and we are grateful to have
the support of Compassion International
and our dedicated partners
in making a tangible difference in
the lives of New Orleans youth and
families.”
This effort is being spearheaded
by The Full Gospel Baptist Church
Fellowship Outreach Department
under the leadership of Bishop
Dwight Gunn, Bishop of Outreach.
For more information about the
Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship,
International and the community
back to school giveaway
and food distribution, visit https://
www.fullgospelbaptist.org/.

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June Jobs Report Reflects Biden’s Steady
Economic Leadership, Record Job Creation
Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior
National Correspondent
A recurring theme from supporters
of President Joe Biden since
the debate debacle has remained:
“Look at my record.” Biden himself
said, “I know how to do this job.”
The latest jobs report has shown
that the Biden-Harris Administration
has been as effective as any
other in American history.
According to the Labor Department’s
report on Friday, the American
labor market produced another
solid month of employment gains in
June. The economy added 206,000
jobs, while the unemployment rate
edged up to 4.1 percent from 4 percent
the previous month.
This marks the 42nd consecutive
month of job growth, with teen
employment also reaching new
heights. In June, 37.3 percent of
16-to-19-year-olds were employed,
the highest rate for that month
since 2007.
Addressing the latest figures,
President Biden emphasized the administration’s
track record. “With
today’s report that 206,000 jobs
were created last month, a record
15.7 million jobs have been created
during my administration,” Biden
said in a statement. “We have more
work to do, but wages are growing
faster than prices and more Americans
are joining the workforce, with
the highest share of working-age
Americans in the workforce in over
20 years.”
Though the unemployment rate
slightly increased, economists
suggest this may not indicate a
downturn. Tom Simons, a U.S.
economist at Jefferies, noted to
reporters, “Rather than indicating
a big decline in labor market demand,
we view this data as a sign
that workers themselves have
better opportunities for full-time
employment such that they do not
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The broader unemployment
rate, which includes discouraged
workers and those working parttime
for economic reasons, held
steady at 7.4 percent. Household
employment, used to calculate
the unemployment rate, rose by
116,000. However, the household
survey also showed a decrease
of 28,000 full-time workers and
an increase of 50,000 part-time
workers.
Nonfarm payrolls increased by
206,000 for the month, surpassing
follow us on
the Dow Jones forecast of 200,000,
though it was below the revised
gain of 218,000 in May. David Russell,
global head of market strategy
at TradeStation, commented
on the data to CNBC, saying, “The
job market is bending without yet
breaking, which boosts the argument
for rate cuts. Things are not
too hot and not too cold. Goldilocks
is here, and September is in play”
for a Fed rate cut.
Government employment has
nearly returned to its pre-pandemic
level and trend, adding to the overall
positive outlook.
Despite these gains, President
Biden acknowledged ongoing
challenges. “Too many Americans
are still feeling squeezed by the
cost of living,” he said. “I’m fighting
to lower costs by taking on
corporate price gouging, capping
the cost of insulin and prescription
drugs, and calling on Congress
to lower rent by building 2
million new homes.”
Biden contrasted his administration’s
efforts with those of Congressional
Republicans, asserting that
their policies would “supercharge
inflation” and impose high tariffs,
costing middle-class families thousands
of dollars annually. “While
they fight for Park Avenue, I’ll keep
fighting for working families like
the ones I grew up with in Scranton,”
Biden concluded.
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