Newsroom

Thank you for your interest in CBCF. Here you will find the latest news, public statements and announcements. To arrange interviews, please contact Yolanda Raine at (202) 809-2011 or via email at media@cbcfinc.org.

Apr 15, 2024

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Announces New Partnership with the University of Oxford

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) proudly unveils a groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Oxford to establish a CBCF Alumni Scholarship, a transformative initiative aimed at closing the financial gap for Black students aspiring to pursue master's degrees at the prestigious institution.

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Apr 11, 2024

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Awarded $4 Million in Scholarships from The Tracking Foundation

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with The Tracking Foundation, resulting in a generous contribution of $4 million in scholarships to support the education and empowerment of Black American students across the nation.

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Mar 29, 2024

Remembering the Legacy of Dr. Ramona Edelin

Nicole Austin-Hillery, President and CEO, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, issued the following statement on the passing of former executive director Dr. Ramona Edelin.

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Feb 28, 2024

CBCF’s Center for Policy Analysis and Research Releases Groundbreaking Journal: “The Nexus: Defining the Moment”

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is proud to announce the publication and release of the latest edition of the Journal of the Center for Policy Analysis and Research (JCPAR) titled "The Nexus: Defining the Moment."

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Feb 13, 2024

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Partners with Paramount Pictures on the Release of the new “Bob Marley: One Love” Film to Provide Social Justice Scholarships

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is excited to announce its collaboration with Paramount Pictures for the cinematic debut of the highly anticipated BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE film set to hit theaters on February 14, 2024.

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Jan 16, 2024

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Announces Spring 2024 Interns

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is excited to announce the Spring 2024 cohort of Congressional interns, set to begin a transformative public policy and professional development journey starting January 16, 2024.

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Nov 1, 2023

CBCF Charts a Path Forward Towards Racial Equity with its Corporate Social Responsibility Guide

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) today announces the release of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) guide, Where Do We Go from Here? A Guide to Advance Racial Equity Through Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance.

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Oct 3, 2023

Highlights from the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference

In the spirit of #ALC52, we celebrate the resounding success of this conference and its timeliness. The discussions surrounding 'Securing Our Democracy. Protecting our Freedoms. Uplifting our Culture.' have not only been enlightening but also profoundly relevant to the challenges we face today.

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Sep 24, 2023

At Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards, President Biden, Vice President Harris Warn that American Democratic Norms and Freedoms are at Stake Ahead of 2024 Presidential Elections

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris honored the work of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) to uphold democratic norms and institutions and chart a pathway for progress for Black Americans – while warning this work is more important than ever before in a pivotal upcoming election year.

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