Black Civic Engagement Hub
Explore CBCF resources to empower the Black community with essential information and tools, ensuring informed and active participation in the voting process.
2026 Midterm Watch
The Status of the CBC
Following the ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, several states are reconsidering their congressional maps. This tracker monitors state-level redistricting efforts and their potential impact on the 58 members of the Congressional Black Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America
2026 Addendum
Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook is a bold and necessary framework for addressing the most pressing challenges facing Black communities in the United States. The Playbook was co-developed by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, and features input from various research, advocacy, and policy organizations that share our commitment to improving the conditions of Black communities. This agenda, which is a testament to the power of collective action and advocacy, offers data-driven, evidence-based policy solutions designed to dismantle systemic barriers and promote racial equity.
Our Executive Order Tracker provides detailed information on each executive order’s legal status, an in-depth analysis of their impact on Black communities, and highlights responses from Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members, including statements on the threats the executive orders pose and actions that maintain crucial checks and balances on presidential power.
What You Need to Know: Voter Resources
Get informed about the voting process with our comprehensive guide, offering essential information on voter registration, key deadlines, and your rights at the polls.
Check out our voting scorecard for a deep dive into voting rights and electoral access in 15 target states.
Learn more about Project 2025 by reading our fact sheet.
Register to vote or check your voter registration status.
Voter Education
Our CPAR (Center for Policy Analysis and Research) publications on voting provide invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities within African American voter participation and engagement.Â
CPAR Research
NREI Atlanta Community Conversation Take-Action Guide
The National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) hosted a Community Conversation in Atlanta, GA on June 8, 2024. Check out this Take-Action Guide for key information, resources, and action steps on Voting Rights that came from the conversation.
Unshackling the Vote: Restoring Civic Participation for Persons Recently Released from Incarceration
H.R. 4987 aims to safeguard the federal voting rights of individuals upon their release from incarceration. This policy brief explores the implications and importance of H.R. 4987, delving into the benefits for both individuals seeking a fresh start after reintegration and the broader Black community, as well as what is at stake for the 2024 election cycle if legislation of its kind remains unimplemented.
Voting Rights on Trial: The Future of Redistricting and Representation in the U.S.
This policy brief assesses the current voting rights landscape and provides a contextual overview of the events that have led to the current voting rights crisis and the consequences for Black Americans.
Eliminating Barriers to Reentry for Returning Citizens: A 50 State Examination of Reentry Practices
This case study examines barriers returning citizens encounter, current state and federal reentry practices/legislation, and policy solutions to ensure returning citizens adequately acclimate to their communities.
Voter Programming
- NREI Atlanta Community Conversation: Voting Rights and Representation in America