The definition of culture, like America, has a storied and contested history. Not only do cultures change over time, (due to the influence of social, cultural, political, economic and intellectual shifts) but the very notion of culture itself is constantly changing as a consequence of, among other factors, over determined human interactions.
Read MoreThe Role of the Black Church in Creating Change
Historically the black church has been a place for creating individual, systemic, and political change within the black community.
Read More50 Shades of Politics: Vote your Conscious or Your Color?
For the last 12 years, New York City or “Gotham City” as I love to call it, has been colored by streaks of yellow, red and white. That would be cowardice yellow, an unrighteous red, cloaked in a very pale white.
Read MoreCBCF President A. Shuanise Washington to Speak at NBA Convention
For 86 years, NBA has championed the interests of minority and women-owned banks, with the understanding that these banks play a critical role in sustaining the economic life of the communities that they serve.
Read MoreCBCF Welcomes Opening of Health Insurance Marketplaces
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) released the following statement today in recognition of the beginning of enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Read MoreWhy We Have to Let Our Babies Teach—A Lesson I Learned From Mr. Johns
In reference to my recent attendance of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.’s 43rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), I have returned to my community ready and eager to do the work I am purposely charged to do.
Read MoreCrime and Punishment in America
This past Thursday through Saturday, I was fortunate enough to attend my first Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference in its 43rd iteration.
Read MorePresident Obama to Keynote Annual CBCF Awards Dinner
President Barack Obama will be the keynote speaker during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 43rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Phoenix Awards Dinner.
Read MoreCBCF Makes Historic Investment in Minority Banks
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) made a $5 million investment in African American-owned banking institutions as part of a broader effort to increase the availability of loans for businesses and individuals in African-American communities.
Read MoreHoly Healthcare Reform America!: Obamacare Coming to a Community Near You
Last weekend, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 I had the extreme pleasure of attending the “Making Good Health My Reality” town hall meeting held in Brooklyn, New York.
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