The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Senior Research and Policy Analyst Menna Demessie, Ph.D., was selected to participate in the GIVE1 Project as a Global Leader Fellow.
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CBCF, United Health Foundation Awards 11 Scholarships to Diverse Students Pursuing Health Careers
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and United Health Foundation (UHF) recently awarded scholarships to 11 college students as part of CBCF’s Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program.
Read MoreBack to Christmas Basics
I think it is time that we re-evaluated our perception of Christmas. I am not saying that there is something wrong with the act of buying gifts for others, for it is a great expression of love but I am saying lets change this environment we have developed where people feel pushed to make bad financial decisions.
Read MoreCBCF Applauds Confirmation of Mel Watt to Lead FHFA
“The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) supports the U.S. Senate confirmation of Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC) for director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the government regulator which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Read MoreWhat Do Today’s Youth Know About Nelson Mandela?
What will the discussions be as it pertains to civil rights in this country and countries around the world now that Nelson Mandela has passed? What are we encouraging our children to learn?
Read MoreCBCF Statement on the Passing of President Nelson Mandela
“The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of a great leader, revolutionary freedom fighter, and our friend, Nelson Mandela.
Read MoreCan Higher Education Help Solve our Problem with Gun Violence?
A few weeks ago I read an essay, “Why I hate being a black man”. There isn’t much in it that I could relate to but there was one thing that forced me to reflect.
Read MoreCan We Finally Kill the N-word?
On June 9, 2007, a grand funeral was held, but the entity in the casket (I’m sad to say) is alive and well. Buried on that day was the “N-word.”
Read MoreIs the Man in Blue Still a Friend to You?
What is being done today to foster positive relationships between students, particularly students of color, and law enforcement? What steps are being taken to restore faith in our justice system?
Read MoreProfile of the Racially Profiled
In the past couple of weeks there has been much news about racial profiling resulting in the unjust accosting and humiliation of movie star Rob Brown seeking to buy a Movado watch for his mother at Macy’s New York, and a black teen being detained under the assumption that he could not afford a high end belt from Barney’s.
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