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Category: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 44th Annual Legislative Conference

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CBCF Caps Legislative Conference Weekend with Phoenix Dinner Gala

by LaTrina AntoineSeptember 28, 2014January 25, 2022

WASHINGTON D.C. — Even though the Black community has gained several liberties over the years, there is still much more to gain. And, in order to do that, the Black […]

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Nielsen-Essence Survey: Black Consumers Rank AFRO No. 1 Among Country’s Black Newspapers

by Zenitha PrinceSeptember 27, 2014January 25, 2022

The AFRO-American Newspapers is considered the No. 1 African-American newspaper among Black consumers nationwide, according to the results of a survey released this week. Nielsen, a leading provider of ratings […]

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Abyssinian’s Charles O. Butts, III Challenges CBCF Prayer Breakfast Attendees to Resist Temptation of Self-Interest

by Special to the AFROSeptember 27, 2014January 25, 2022

The Rev. Charles O. Butts III, pastor of New York’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church. WASHINGTON D.C. — The Rev. Charles O. Butts III, pastor of New York’s historic Abyssinian Baptist […]

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Emerging Leaders Discuss Pressing Issues in Black America

by Special to the AFROSeptember 26, 2014January 25, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The facilitators of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Emerging Leaders program decided not to have a traditional panel of speakers for its 44th Annual Legislative Conference forum on Sept. […]

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Poussaint, Rashad, Withers Honored by CBCF Spouses

by Special to the AFROSeptember 25, 2014January 25, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses recognized the contributions of three icons in the arts during its Celebration of Leadership in the […]

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The 18th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts

by Afro StaffSeptember 25, 2014January 25, 2022

CBC Spouses 18th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts To View all AFRO Photos /Purchase Click Here

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CBCF Town Hall Meeting Urges Increase Black Voting

by Special to the AFROSeptember 25, 2014January 25, 2022

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s National Town Hall meeting. WASHINGTON, D.C.—“Voting has to be important 365 days a year. If we are to realize the changes we want to see in […]

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Black Press Hosts Leadership Awards Reception

by LaTrina AntoineSeptember 25, 2014January 25, 2022

The National Newspapers Publishers Association recognized four individuals for their leadership skills in the Black Community and also highlighted the significance and need that the Black Press still has in […]

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Conyers to Receive First Jazz Advocate Award At CBC Conference Event

by Associated PressSeptember 25, 2014January 25, 2022

Congressman John Conyers DETROIT (AP) — Longtime Michigan Congressman John Conyers is being honored for his advocacy of jazz. The Detroit Democrat receives the first-ever Jazz Advocate Award Thursday from […]

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THE AFRO ANNOUNCES EXPANDED SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS SERVICE COVERAGE OF CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS EVENTS

by AFRO StaffSeptember 24, 2014January 25, 2022

Baltimore, Maryland (September 24, 2014-Updated 9/24/2014) – Today, one of the oldest and most prestigious minority newspapers companies in the nation, the AFRO American Newspapers Company, has made a move […]

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Education and Engagement

by Special to the AFROSeptember 17, 2014January 25, 2022

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 44th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), one of Black America’s most signature events, will offer thousands of attendees a wide range of subjects and social and […]

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