The CBCF’s 2025 Economic Advancement Summit gathered experts to discuss long-term strategies for closing the racial wealth gap through tax reform, housing access and entrepreneurship. Leaders emphasized applying these solutions locally to create lasting community change.
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National Town Hall at CBCF conference examines the current socio-political climate
At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, the National Town Hall focused on defending democracy amid attacks on civil rights and racial equity. Panelists highlighted voter suppression, declining Black turnout, and policies aligned with Project 2025, urging communities to mobilize and reclaim power at the ballot box.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosts 54th annual legislative conference in nation’s capital
Each year the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) hosts legislators, community leaders, students, activists and interns looking to make change. This year, the organization held its 54th Annual Legislative Conference inside of the Walter E. Washington, with a goal of addressing issues facing the community, drafting solutions and creating opportunities for Black people of all walks of life.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation prepares for 54th Annual Legislative Conference in D.C.Â
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference returns to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24, bringing together policymakers, thought leaders and activists to tackle pressing issues facing Black communities. With sessions on health, education, economic empowerment and social justice, as well as signature events, like the National Town Hall and Phoenix Awards, the conference spotlights strategies for advancing equity and celebrates Black leadership.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center release Black Policy Playbook
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies have published a policy playbook to provide evidence-based solutions to address issues affecting Black communities.
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Racial Healing: How a murder united an HBCU and a mostly-White university
Eight years after the racially motivated killing of Army-bound ROTC student Richard Collins III, his legacy lives on through scholarships, symposia, and a joint BSU-UMD alliance dedicated to combating systemic racism and promoting social justice on college campuses.
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Leaders discuss democracy in America, closing racial economic wealth gap at Black legislative conference
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 2024 Annual Legislative Conference discussed democracy in America and closing the racial economic wealth gap, with speakers including Governor Wes Moore, LaTosha Brown, Dr. Michael McAfee, Alexis McGill Johnson, and Derrick Johnson.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation centers Black agenda at Annual Legislative Conference
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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Phoenix Awards honors trailblazers in Black politics and culture
By Amber D. Dodd Special to the AFRO adodd@afro.com President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks as the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference’s pinnacle event On Sept. 23, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosted their 52nd annual Phoenix Awards ceremony at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., to […]