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 18:02:47 +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 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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‘Day of Healing’ Serves as a Very Important Event During a Critical Time https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-annual-legislative-conference-faith-event/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-annual-legislative-conference-faith-event/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213321 The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference "Day of Healing" serves as a moment to celebrate the role and power of faith in African Americans' continued fight toward justice, unity and peace. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference's Day of Healing event will be held on September 14 to emphasize the role of faith in the African American community's fight for justice, unity and peace.

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Healthy Eating That Embraces Our Culture https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-food-health-conference/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-food-health-conference/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213508 **FILE** This year at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference, "High on the Hog: Exploring Black Food Traditions to Improve Black Health" will take attendees on a different approach to cooking and making food choices without compromising what we have grown to love. (WI photo)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is hosting a session on Black food traditions and health, featuring panelists Dr. Kera Nyemb-Diop and Chris Bradshaw, to showcase the importance of proper nutrition and food choices in combating chronic illnesses and further challenges.

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Serving the Communities We Live In: How Pepco is Finding New Ways to Mobilize Diverse Perspectives https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pepco-invests-in-diverse-communities/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pepco-invests-in-diverse-communities/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213909 Public Sector Solutions Group (PS2G), along with leaders from Pepco and Exelon, celebrate with graduates from their Cybersecurity Training Program in June. (Courtesy photo)

Pepco is investing in the communities it serves by reducing barriers and making energy technologies more accessible, investing in workforce development programs, partnering with HBCUs, and providing exposure and recognition opportunities for local artists.

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The Key to Behind the Scenes of ALC — One Day at a Time https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbf-annual-legislative-conference/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbf-annual-legislative-conference/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213913 President Joe Biden greets the crowd with Vice President Kamala Harris cheering him on at the 2023 Phoenix Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. on Sept. 23. The event was part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosts the Annual Legislative Conference each September, which has grown from a small gathering to a large event with thousands of attendees, and is planning for ALC 2025 as soon as the current one ends.

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Washington Gas Salutes the CBCF 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) https://www.washingtoninformer.com/energetic-future-washington-gas/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/energetic-future-washington-gas/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213915

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is working to provide equitable energy solutions, including the Washington Area Fuel Fund program, and is advocating for infrastructure projects and policy advocacy to modernize the energy ecosystem and meet the growing energy needs of the region.

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Q&A: Rep. Lucy McBath Talks 2024 CBCF ALC, Motivation, Goals https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trailblazers-congressional-leaders-troy-carter-lucy-mcbath/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trailblazers-congressional-leaders-troy-carter-lucy-mcbath/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213925 Lucy McBath

Representatives Troy Carter and Lucy McBath have been appointed as co-chairs of the Annual Legislative Conference, with a focus on advancing the goals and vision of the Congressional Black Caucus.

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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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