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Are you a regular on the Blogosphere? Be a part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 42^ndAnnual Legislative Conference from September 19-22, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. We are scheduling a conference call briefing session on Wednesday, September 12 @ 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (1-855-212-0212. Passcode 125-306-113). Please confirm your participation to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on the September 12 conference call, by 5p.m. Monday, September 10. In the meantime, please be sure to register by clicking the ALC link on this site.

ALC provides an outlet to highlight the mission of CBCF – to develop leaders, to inform policy and to educate the public. It also provides dozens of forums to address the critical challenges facing the African-American community. Here are some conference highlights:

· Voting Rights and New Age Discrimination - More than 20 states have changed their requirements for voting, which can affect a disproportionate number of African Americans, the disabled and low income communities. The Foundation will bring together experts, the community and academia to discuss how the new laws passed by several states have made it more difficult to vote. The panel will include:- Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry, MSNBC TV Reps. John Lewis (Ga); Mel Watt (NC); and Marcia Fudge (Ohio) Donna Brazile - DNC Vice Chair of Voter Registration Dr. Marc Lamont Hill - CNN Commentator, Crystal Wright - Conservative Columnist; Ron Christie - Republican Political Strategist. We will have an area reserved for bloggers this event.

· The Education Braintrust -- Will examine the role of individuals, community organizations, businesses and institutions outside of the traditional education sphere as they partner with educators to help improve the education system for our children and youth.

· Veterans Braintrust – One of the major components of the president's Economic Recovery Program is the Veteran Jobs Bill - an initiative gives incentives to companies that hire veteran workers. However according to a research study many companies have issues with hiring veterans because of their lack of experience and not having the correct skill set. This session will focus on economic engagement, training and employment opportunities for veterans.

· Human Trafficking. The Domestic and International Impact -- Human trafficking particularly sex trafficking is one of the most egregious human rights violations today, and is often referred to as modern day slavery. The International Black Women's Public Policy Institute examines the domestic face of sex trafficking which is targeting girls as young as 12 for sex slavery.

· Phoenix Awards Dinner -- George Lucas, Former Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt and Rep. Corrine Brown of Florida will receive the prestigious Phoenix Award which recognizes individuals for their efforts and accomplishments that have made significant contributions to society, and symbolizes the immortality of the human spirit and an eternal desire to reach its full potential.