Every New Year, the number one resolution on everyone’s list is to lose weight. While the beginning of anything always sparks excitement, we could all dig a little deeper and make a stronger commitment to ourselves beyond losing weight to look great.
Read MoreWhy President Obama’s Second Inauguration Means So Much
Seeing a black man running the country, seeing his black wife and his black daughters at The White House means something because they look like us in a place and in a position we’ve never been.
Read MoreRethinking Violence
Sadly, for many African and Latino-American residents, Chicago is a place at war with itself. With a 2012 murder rate of 506, the Windy City has become more of a war zone than one of America’s finest tourist locations.
Read MoreLike Father Like Son
Unfortunately, many young African-American boys do not have their father in their lives as a positive influence, which makes mentorship so critical for their development. Fortunately, I was not one of those boys: My father is Stephen Maurice Jones.
Read MoreWelcome to The Village!
We here at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation are very excited to launch our new weekly blog!
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