In 2007, CBCF surpassed our highest expectations by hosting events, developing partnerships, building relationships and initiating programs that distinguish ours as a premier national organization able to create positive opportunities for change in minority communities throughout the country. CBCF's events calendar was always full. Public health initiatives, economic development forums and African-American heritage events were held across the country. Our Summer Congressional Internship Program placed more than 40 college students in congressional offices, executive agencies and other organizations. Click here to read

In 2006, CBCF expanded our community outreach, continued to educate our youth and fund scholarships, and strengthened our balance sheet. We launched Avoice: African Americans in Congress, an online library that presents historical documents and material on the involvement of African Americans in the legislative process. Avoice is the only Web site of its kind to chronicle the history and contributions of the Congressional Black Caucus. CBCF also undertook many initiatives in support of our mission of educating the African-American community and collaborating with other organizations. Click here to read

In 2005, we emphasized building relationships with faith-based and labor organizations, national nonprofits and our corporate friends. Hurricane Katrina taught us that no one person or agency could overcome such a challenge alone. Our partners contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to the CBCF Katrina Relief Fund. We equipped students and young professionals with opportunities to enhance their academic and career pursuits. We presented programs enabling African Americans to secure sound financial footing and wealth and to take control of their health. Finally, we produced a vital study on U.S. policy in West Africa and helped present to Congress testimony on the negative impact of Social Security privatization. Click here to read

In 2004, CBCF made great strides with our strategic plan. With effective programs and services that supported our four focus areas – education, economic development, public health and African globalism – we helped others to strengthen their communities. We expanded our internship, scholarship and fellowship programs and helped increase homeownership among younger African Americans. We disseminated critical health-related information nationwide, particularly on college campuses. Our Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR) illuminated startling facts on issues facing Black America. Click here to read

2003 was a period of unprecedented growth and accomplishment for CBCF. This premier public policy organization moved to solidify its strategic role of analyzing and disseminating the type of information that is critical to advancing African Americans and people of African descent towards social and economic parity. During the program year, CBCF boldly stepped into its new, Board-mandated strategic direction by focusing on education, economic development, African globalism, and public health. In addition, the Foundation's publications, multi-lingual Web sites, national and regional meetings, and broadcasts allowed the organization to reach nearly 20 million people worldwide. It was a very good year! Click here to read

In 2002, CBCF focused on the fundamentals of capacity building that have guided its footsteps since the beginning. Even as the Foundation sought ways to provide value-added services to our members and constituents, its Board of Directors approved an aggressive, five-year strategic plan that focuses on three principal areas: education, economic development and public health. CBCF will serve as an information broker, developer of strategic partnerships, public mobilizer on legislative/policy issues, provider of leadership and policy education and facilitator of African globalization. With the acquisition of a new headquarters building in our nation's capital, we took giant steps in 2002 toward realizing our mission. Click here to read