The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation kicked off their 53rd Annual Legislative Conference on Sept. 11, featuring speakers and elected officials discussing empowering the global Black community and taking action on this year’s theme of “Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices.”
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Leading the charge: Gun safety advocate Celeste Iroha speaks on making change after loss
By Catherine PughSpecial to the AFRO Celeste Iroha has been a self-proclaimed activist since the age of 15 years old. “I lost one of my cousins when I was 12 in D.C. His funeral was the first I would have to go to,” recalls Iroha. “I am also a survivor of a shooting, resulting from […]