Supporting Black Women: Reflections on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade and Maternal Health Awareness Day
This week highlights two significant milestones in women’s health: the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade on January 22 and Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23. Roe v. Wade famously enshrined federal protections for abortion rights, but the Supreme Court overturned those protections in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Clinic case.
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Why We Move Together Matters – Generations United for Change
As a Giving Tuesday partner or donor, your support will allow us to continue to move generations forward as we fulfill our mission to develop leaders, inform policy, and educate the public.
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Post-Election 2024: The Continued Unraveling of Criminal Justice Reform
The fight for criminal justice reform remains a pivotal issue in the United States, as the nation grapples with the balance between public safety and equitable justice.
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Despite Backlash, DEI Programs Still Matter
2020 was a noteworthy year for a number of reasons, not least because it marked a cultural shift and sea change in discussions about racism and inequality. In the wake […]
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Unshackling the Vote: A New Chapter for Formerly Incarcerated Americans
Formerly incarcerated people deserve the right to vote in all 50 states. You have the power to build a more inclusive democracy by voting for state officials who support legislation to restore this essential right.
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The Future of Black Political Power: Why We Need to Listen to Young Voters Now
This generation, profoundly aware of the ongoing fight for social justice, views voting not as a singular tool for civic participation, but as one of many tools in their quest for a more democratic society. We must start listening instead of lecturing to connect with them genuinely if we want to increase voter turnout.
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Your Vote, Your Power: Turning Election Concerns into Action
At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, our Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR) surveyed attendees on their top concerns about the 2024 Election.
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Black Americans Sound the Alarm on Project 2025
At its core, Project 2025 seeks to erase vital protections that have bolstered Black advancement in this country.
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Burning Disparities: The Impact of Heat Islands on Black Communities
The climate crisis has created urban heat islands (UHIs) that disproportionately impact marginalized communities. UHIs are areas within cities that are significantly hotter than nearby rural areas.
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Centering Black Men’s Health: A Call to Action in the Wake of Congressman Donald Payne Jr.’s Passing
As we commemorate Men’s Health Month, the recent loss of Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10) due to complications from diabetes, kidney failure, and heart disease serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to prioritize men’s health, particularly within the Black community.
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