CBCF NewsCBCF To Host Forum: The Realities of the Housing Crisis on Majority African-American Cities Statement on the Signing of the Jumpstart Our Business Startup Act CBCF Statement on the Tragedy of Trayvon Martin CBCF Statement on the Passing of Foundation Chair Donald M. Payne Rep. Donald M. Payne Passes Away After Serving Over Two Decades in the U.S. Congress TheHill.com | Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Avoice Heritage Celebration CBCF Hosts Discussion of Civic Engagement, Politics and Voting 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 |
Public Health
In 2009, the Foundation joined 13 other longstanding African-American institutions and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to increase HIV/AIDS-related awareness, knowledge, testing, and action among African Americans as part of the Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative (AAALI). Learn about CBCF's AAALI activities in our newsletter.
Spirit of Healthy Living CBCF created the Spirit of Healthy Living (SoHL) program to support church-based health ministries in their efforts to improve congregants’ knowledge of type 2 diabetes, health-promoting behaviors and health care resources. In 2010, the Foundation commenced SoHL and guided the implementation of diabetes awareness and education programs in one Newark and two Altanta churches. This year, the Spirit of Healthy Living will be presented in two districts thanks to continued partnerships with Johnson & Johnson and the American Diabetes Association. Black Health Empowerment Project
The Black Health Empowerment Project (BHEP) is a national obesity awareness and health promotion initiative designed by CBCF in 2005. The initiative aims to educate African-American families about obesity’s connection to the chronic diseases that disproportionately affect communities of color. Presented in 19 Congressional Black Caucus member districts since its inception, BHEP is an educational community health event that provides attendees with realistic strategies for gradually incorporating healthy eating, physical activity and weight control practices into their lifestyles. Each event features interactive workshops, demonstrations, hands-on activities, exhibitors and an array of free health screenings to encourage adults and youth to “Eat, Move and Test for Health.”
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