A. Shuanise Washington, president and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), released the following statement in response to recent news reports on the lack of diversity and inclusion among senior staff in United States Senate offices.
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Doing Away with Death by Implicit Bias in Healthcare
There are many similarities between the U.S. justice and healthcare systems. For instance, when deciding how to de-escalate a tense or time-sensitive situation, both the justice and healthcare systems use protocols that are profile-reliant.
Read MoreAfrica is Still Rising
Regardless of the wavering issues that continue to haunt some African countries, substantial gains have been made in social and economic progress.
Read MoreCBCF Statement on CBC Chair-Elect Rep. Richmond
CBCF president and CEO A Shuanise Washington released the following statement congratulating Rep. Cedric L. Richmond’s election as next Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Read More#GivingTuesday: A Life-Changing Experience
When I received my acceptance letter for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Incorporated’s (CBCF) Communications Internship Program, I knew I was about to embark on a life-changing journey.
Read MoreCBCF Hosts Third Executive Economic Summit in Atlanta, GA
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) held its third Executive Economic Summit on November 14, 2016 in Atlanta, GA.
Read MoreCBCF Statement on the Passing of Gwen Ifill
A. Shuanise Washington, president and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), released the following statement on the passing of Gwen Ifill, veteran journalist, moderator and managing editor of “Washington Week” on PBS and co-anchor and co-managing editor of “PBS NewsHour.”
Read More#GivingTuesday: The Impact of CBCF & How I Plan to Give Back
The CBCF has given me so much and saying thank you is just not enough. This program has enhanced my networking skills to levels that I couldn’t imagine.
Read MorePrecision Medicine: Will African Americans Be Economically Left Behind?
The Precision Medicine Initiative, the Federal Government’s investment in Genomic Medicine, is a bold new research effort to revolutionize how we improve health and treat disease.
Read MoreCBCF President & CEO, A. Shuanise Washington Issues Statement on the Passing of Congressional Fellow Jonathan E. Riley, Esq., and Emerging Leaders: U.S.- China Study Abroad Delegate Dmitri Clemons
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) mourns the loss of two of our emerging leaders, Jonathan E. Riley, Esq., CBCF Science and Technology Congressional fellow who served in the office of Rep. G. K. Butterfield and Dmitri Clemons, CBCF 2016 Emerging Leaders: U.S.- China Study Abroad delegate.
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