Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/supplements/congressional-black-caucus-foundation/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:03:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/supplements/congressional-black-caucus-foundation/ 32 32 121622320 Welcome to the 53rd Annual Legislative Conference https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-53rd-alc-amplifying-black-voices/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-53rd-alc-amplifying-black-voices/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213931 Troy Carter

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference is dedicated to amplifying Black voices and advocating for policies that promote fairness, equity, and opportunity for all.

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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Hosts 53rd Annual Legislative Conference: ‘From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices’ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/congressional-black-caucus-foundation-annual-legislative-conference/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/congressional-black-caucus-foundation-annual-legislative-conference/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213279 Samantha Tweedy, Damon Hewitt, Dr. Kimberlé W. Crenshaw and Congressional Black Caucus Chair U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) at last year’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). The CBCF’s 2024 ALC, themed "From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices," is both a rallying cry and a reminder of the enduring power and resilience of the Black community. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 2024 Annual Legislative Conference is a platform for amplifying Black voices, addressing systemic inequities, and advocating for policies that promote equity in access to capital, job opportunities, and economic mobility.

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Education is Essential for Casting Ballots As States Enact Various Voting Laws https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbc-foundation-voter-suppression/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbc-foundation-voter-suppression/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213285 With a growing number of Republican-led states enacting laws that complicate the voting process, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference is working to combat voter suppression through emphasizing the importance of understanding voting options, deadlines, and eligibility requirements. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference is focusing on combating voter suppression and encouraging eligible voters to cast their ballots, while also educating voters on various ways to cast their votes and ensuring accessibility for all.

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From Vision to Victory: How Hakeem Jeffries is Amplifying Black Voices in Washington https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hakeem-jeffries-congressional-black-caucus/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hakeem-jeffries-congressional-black-caucus/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213289 Hakeem Jeffries is a central figure in the ongoing effort to elevate and empower Black communities across the nation. (WI File Photo/Roy Lewis)

Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, has been a central figure in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's mission to amplify Black voices and advocate for policies that uplift Black Americans and underserved communities, and his influence has been instrumental in securing critical funding for projects in his district.

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CBCF’s National Town Hall Focuses on Prosperity and Democracy https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-african-americans-economic-opportunity/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-african-americans-economic-opportunity/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213292 Michael Eric Dyson, LaShawn Warren, State Rep. Justin Jones, LaTosha Brown and U.S. Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) during the 2023 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference National Town Hall at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

The 2024 National Town Hall Meeting at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference will focus on the prosperity of African Americans and the effort to save democracy in the U.S., with panelists discussing the barriers to Black economic advancement and equality.

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CBCF Announces the Second Cohort of Social Justice Ambassadors https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-selects-social-justice-ambassadors/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-selects-social-justice-ambassadors/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213297 The newly appointed National Racial Equity Initiative Task force includes an intergenerational and interdisciplinary group of social justice leaders. (Courtesy Photos, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has selected a diverse group of social justice leaders to serve as the NREI Social Justice Ambassadors, who will work to disseminate research, advance policy, and raise awareness for the Black community.

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Love for Each Other and Love for Service Binds CBC Spouses https://www.washingtoninformer.com/congressional-black-caucus-spouses/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/congressional-black-caucus-spouses/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213300 Maj. Gen. Andree “Ana” Carter, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses, with her husband Louisiana Democratic Congressman Troy Carter. (Courtesy of Rep. Troy Carter via Instagram)

The Congressional Black Caucus Spouses are a group of husbands and wives of African American members of Congress who have worked to create educational opportunities for students and provide support for Washington, D.C. residents facing housing and health challenges.

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ALC 2024: A Crucial Turning Point for Black America Amid High-Stakes Elections https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-alc-2024-election-season/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-alc-2024-election-season/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213305 During the 2024 Democratic National Convention, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker emphasized the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference will build on the momentum of the Biden-Harris administration’s achievements, and the energy from Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is hosting its 53rd Annual Legislative Conference to amplify Black voices and address the pressing issues facing African Americans, with key Democratic figures emphasizing the importance of the conference in shaping the outcome of the upcoming election.

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CBC Chair Steven Horsford Says Battle for the Nation’s Future Starts with Lifting Up Black America https://www.washingtoninformer.com/caucus-chair-horsford-democracy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/caucus-chair-horsford-democracy/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213309 Nevada Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, stands at the forefront of an unrelenting campaign to protect democracy and ensure that African Americans are at the center of the nation’s progress. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

Congressman Steven Horsford is leading a campaign to protect democracy and ensure that Black Americans are at the center of the nation's progress, with a focus on engaging Black voters and securing the White House for the Democrats.

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Kamala Harris: Carrying Shirley Chisholm’s Torch in a Relentless Fight Against Racism and Misogyny https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-historic-victory/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/kamala-harris-historic-victory/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213314 Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascent as the first Black woman to secure the Democratic nomination for president of the United States stands on the shoulders of trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm, who battled the dual forces of racism and sexism to open doors that had been firmly shut to women of color. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

Vice President Kamala Harris' historic nomination as the first Black woman to secure the Democratic nomination for President of the United States is a victory for Black women who have fought against racism and sexism to open doors in politics.

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