CBCF NewsCBCF Hosts Discussion of Civic Engagement, Politics and Voting Media Advisory for CBCF Heritage Celebration Black America must be at the table in the battle against HIV/AIDS President Obama State of the Union Address statement from Elsie Scott, President/CEO CBCF MLK Statement from Dr. Scott & Rep. Payne Spirit of Healthy Living Event Walmart Awards Million Dollar Grant to CBCF Increasing Minority Technology Participation CBCF Annual Prayer Breakfast to feature Dr. Frederick Haynes |
2012 Archive
WASHINGTON – Let’s celebrate life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by renewing our commitment to service, civic engagement, and to ensuring that all Americans, no matter their creed, color, religious or political beliefs is heard without fear of reproach and has equal access to all of the rights and freedoms afforded to each of us. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) honors Dr. King through its daily work on behalf of African-Americans and the Diaspora. For more than three decades, CBCF has devoted itself to promoting legislative and economic access, eliminating disparities in education and healthcare and to developing leaders with keen sensitivity to issues most important to our communities. Although it has been more than 40 years since his death, the rally cry of Dr. King is more relevant now than ever. Our communities are still burdened by joblessness, homelessness, inadequate healthcare and growing poverty rates. The fight is not over. Get active, get engaged, be a voice for equality, justice and tolerance. Rep. Donald M. Payne Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., established in 1976, is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy, research and educational institute intended to broaden and elevate the influence of African Americans in the political, legislative and public policy arenas. To learn more about the making of the Martin Luther King Bill visit www.avoiceonline.org |
|
||||||||||||||||
